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Technology is coming for restaurants' health and safety measures

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2024

PathSpot, which invented a scanner that determines the effectiveness of hand-washing, now plans to digitize health procedures.

Technology

Chowly acquires the digital marketing platform Targetable

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2024

It’s the second acquisition in a year for the order integration provider and will enable the company to provide a wider suite of options for restaurants.

Financing

Is this the end of in-house pizza delivery?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2024

The Bottom Line: Two California Pizza Hut operators are getting rid of their own delivery services in advance of the state’s fast-food minimum wage. The potential implications of that move are enormous.

Technology

Prepare for college basketball watch parties with top tech investments

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS℠ on Jan. 02, 2024

Driving sales during special events, offering great deals on drinks and food and—of course—making sure there’s reliable broadcasting of the games is critical. Heres’ a few ways restaurants can set themselves apart from the competition—and ensure a great experience for basketball fans all season long.

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4 major tech trends from 2023

By Peter Romeo and Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 20, 2023

The year was a big one for tech adoption. But restaurant operations were picky about what capabilities and advances they embraced.

Technology

Sweetgreen brings its automated restaurant format to California

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 15, 2023

The second location of the robotic Infinite Kitchen format opened this week as the fast-casual chain prepares for more in 2024 and beyond.

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Wingstop brings in new CIO as chain prepares shift to in-house tech

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 14, 2023

Chris Fallon, who previously worked in tech at Starbucks, is the Dallas-based chain's new SVP and CIO.

Technology

Waffle House adds digital order-and-pay capabilities

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2023

The 24-hour diner chain expects its first major investment in digital technology to boost off-premise business. An app is scheduled to be rolled out in early 2024.

Technology

Chipotle's latest investment: weed-cutting robots and climate-smart fertilizer

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2023

The latest investments by the chain's Cultivate Next venture fund continue a focus on technology to better the planet.

Technology

Order cancellations cost the typical restaurant up to 3% of digital sales, new data show

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2023

A study from the tech supplier Otter found that the usual causes are a delivery taking too long or a kitchen being unable to keep up with incoming orders.

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