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Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million in Bold Bid to Reshape the Restaurant Food Delivery Landscape

Wonder, a relatively new entrant in the food delivery space, has made a bold move by acquiring Grubhub, a long-standing and established player in the industry. The acquisition, valued at $650 million, comprises $500 million [...]
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Research: 95% of Restaurants Use AI-Assisted Inventory Management, Menu Optimization, Reservations and/or Other Form of AI

TouchBistro’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report reveals a year of complex challenges and surprising resilience for independent full-service restaurants (FSRs). While operators grappled with rising expenses, particularly in food and labor, they also [...]
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How IoT Tech Solutions Help Restaurants Improve Employee Well-Being, Guest Experiences and Sustainability

This year, the restaurant industry hit a historic milestone of $1 trillion in annual sales, according to the 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report. This growth reflects an optimistic future, with the sector expected [...]
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Paytronix Launches New Capabilities to Help Restaurants Optimize Online Order Processing During Busy Times

Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, has launched “Additive Lead Times,” a group of new capabilities to its order throttling for Paytronix Online Ordering that help restaurants manage the number [...]
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PepperJax Grill Partners with Paytronix to Optimize Its Digital Guest Experience and Loyalty Program with New Mobile App

PepperJax Grill, a quick service restaurant chain (QSR) headquartered in Nebraska with 29 locations across five states, has deployed the full Paytronix platform, highlighted by a new mobile app. With the PepperJax Grill Rewards loyalty [...]

Chipotle Invests in AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform Lumachain

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is taking a significant step towards enhancing its supply chain transparency and efficiency with a minority investment in Lumachain, an AI-powered supply chain platform. The investment, made through Chipotle’s $100 million Cultivate [...]
Chipotle Rolls Out In-Store Tests for Avocado Robot and Automated Makeline

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Wendy’s Leverages AI to Optimize Its Supply Chain and Enhance the Customer Experience

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Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million in Bold Bid to Reshape the Restaurant Food Delivery Landscape

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Wonder, a relatively new entrant in the food delivery space, has made a bold move by acquiring Grubhub, a long-standing and established player in the industry. The acquisition, valued at $650 million, comprises $500 million [...]
Paytronix Embarks on New Chapter for Its Restaurant Guest Engagement Solutions with Access Group Acquisition

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Marqii Secures $10 Million to Expand Its Reach and Enhance Its Digital Operations Platform for Restaurants

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Why Tech-Savvy Restaurants Shouldn’t Forget the Importance of Human Touch

Restaurants are embracing a wave of new technologies—QR codes for ordering, online platforms for pickup and delivery, self-service kiosks and even robot servers. These technologies are transforming operations and customer interactions. Despite these advancements, 81 percent of guests believe that the essence of a great dining experience still lies in human interaction. While integrating technology is essential for brands to stay innovative, it should complement and not replace, the personal touch of team members. When technology and human interaction work together and co-exist, they can create a truly exceptional guest experience. After all, dining out is about more than just the food—it is the conversation, the friendly service and the warm interactions that make the experience special. Balancing technology with genuine human engagement ensures a memorable and welcoming dining experience that keeps guests coming back. As technology continues to advance, it brings notable benefits to both employees and guests, enhancing [...]

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Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million in Bold Bid to Reshape the Restaurant Food Delivery Landscape

Research: 95% of Restaurants Use AI-Assisted Inventory Management, Menu Optimization, Reservations and/or Other Form of AI

How IoT Tech Solutions Help Restaurants Improve Employee Well-Being, Guest Experiences and Sustainability

Paytronix Launches New Capabilities to Help Restaurants Optimize Online Order Processing During Busy Times

PepperJax Grill Partners with Paytronix to Optimize Its Digital Guest Experience and Loyalty Program with New Mobile App

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Chipotle Invests in AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform Lumachain

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Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million in Bold Bid to Reshape the Restaurant Food Delivery Landscape

Why Tech-Savvy Restaurants Shouldn’t Forget the Importance of Human Touch

Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million in Bold Bid to Reshape the Restaurant Food Delivery Landscape

Research: 95% of Restaurants Use AI-Assisted Inventory Management, Menu Optimization, Reservations and/or Other Form of AI

How IoT Tech Solutions Help Restaurants Improve Employee Well-Being, Guest Experiences and Sustainability

Paytronix Launches New Capabilities to Help Restaurants Optimize Online Order Processing During Busy Times

PepperJax Grill Partners with Paytronix to Optimize Its Digital Guest Experience and Loyalty Program with New Mobile App

Spotlight Interview: Dave Gustafson, Co-founder and VP of Hardware at Rhombus

Paytronix Unveils Generative AI Assistant to Help Restaurants Optimize Customer Engagement and Loyalty Programs

Paytronix Embarks on New Chapter for Its Restaurant Guest Engagement Solutions with Access Group Acquisition

QSR Automations Receives Majority Growth Investment from Battery Ventures to Innovate and Expand Its Restaurant Technology Solutions

Marqii Secures $10 Million to Expand Its Reach and Enhance Its Digital Operations Platform for Restaurants

Market Research

Research: 95% of Restaurants Use AI-Assisted Inventory Management, Menu Optimization, Reservations and/or Other Form of AI

Viewpoints

How IoT Tech Solutions Help Restaurants Improve Employee Well-Being, Guest Experiences and Sustainability

Spotlight Interview

Spotlight Interview: Dave Gustafson, Co-founder and VP of Hardware at Rhombus