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Restaurant Technology News Recap: Week of June 29, 2025

This past week brought a steady stream of notable developments in restaurant technology, highlighting ongoing shifts in how operators approach ordering infrastructure, last-mile delivery, store operations, and customer engagement. From strategic acquisitions to live pilots [...]
Solution Provider News

Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization

As venture capital funding tightens and early-stage investors seek liquidity, consolidation is rapidly reshaping the restaurant technology sector. Once defined by a fragmented ecosystem of hyper-specialized startups—offering tools for everything from point-of-sale (POS) to loyalty [...]
Viewpoints

Build or Buy? Restaurants Grapple With the High Stakes of Digital Transformation

In the race to deliver seamless digital ordering, personalized guest engagement, and operational efficiency, restaurant operators are faced with a pivotal question: Should they build custom technology in-house or partner with specialized vendors? From fast-food [...]
Restaurant Technology News

Food Innovation and Technology Integration Drive the Expansion of Plant-Based Restaurant Menus

For an industry publication like Restaurant Technology News, the plant-based trend is especially intriguing because it sits at the intersection of food innovation and technology integration. Rolling out meat alternatives at scale isn’t just a [...]
Market Research

Research: 70% of Restaurants Either Actively Using or Piloting AI to Boost Loyalty Programs

The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is expected to more than double in the next four years, growing from $235 billion in 2024 to more than $631 billion by 2028. How much of that growth [...]

Food Innovation and Technology Integration Drive the Expansion of Plant-Based Restaurant Menus

06.30.2025 Comments Off on Food Innovation and Technology Integration Drive the Expansion of Plant-Based Restaurant Menus

For an industry publication like Restaurant Technology News, the plant-based trend is especially intriguing because it sits at the intersection of food innovation and technology integration. Rolling out meat alternatives at scale isn’t just a [...]
Dine Brands Dishes Up AI to Streamline Restaurant Operations at Applebee’s and IHOP

06.21.2025 Comments Off on Dine Brands Dishes Up AI to Streamline Restaurant Operations at Applebee’s and IHOP
Chipotle Expands Use of AI Hiring Assistant as Store Openings Accelerate

06.15.2025 Comments Off on Chipotle Expands Use of AI Hiring Assistant as Store Openings Accelerate

Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization

07.05.2025 Comments Off on Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization

As venture capital funding tightens and early-stage investors seek liquidity, consolidation is rapidly reshaping the restaurant technology sector. Once defined by a fragmented ecosystem of hyper-specialized startups—offering tools for everything from point-of-sale (POS) to loyalty [...]
New Innovation Hub Helps Restaurant Owners and Operators Navigate Complex Technology Landscape

06.19.2025 Comments Off on New Innovation Hub Helps Restaurant Owners and Operators Navigate Complex Technology Landscape
Coco Robotics Raises $80 Million to Scale Autonomous Delivery Fleet for Restaurants and Beyond

06.12.2025 Comments Off on Coco Robotics Raises $80 Million to Scale Autonomous Delivery Fleet for Restaurants and Beyond

How Restaurants Can Use Technology to Strengthen Food Safety Protocols

Running a restaurant, café, or any kind of food service operation comes with countless responsibilities. At the top of that list is a duty to keep customers safe from foodborne illnesses. For anyone in the industry, the idea of a patron falling ill from something they were served is not only upsetting—it can be devastating to a business’s reputation and operations. Food safety protocols should be embedded within every food business’s operations by creating a system that prevents risks before they happen and reacts quickly when they do. Here we outline the core principles and everyday practices that contribute to a safe food environment, without shortcuts or gimmicks. Smart Food Handling Starts with the Basics Every step in the food preparation chain, from receiving ingredients to plating a dish, offers opportunities for contamination if not done correctly. With digital hygiene checklists, touchless hand hygiene tracking systems, and AI-powered compliance reminders, [...]

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Restaurant Technology News Recap: Week of June 29, 2025

Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization

Build or Buy? Restaurants Grapple With the High Stakes of Digital Transformation

Food Innovation and Technology Integration Drive the Expansion of Plant-Based Restaurant Menus

Research: 70% of Restaurants Either Actively Using or Piloting AI to Boost Loyalty Programs

Restaurant Technology News

Food Innovation and Technology Integration Drive the Expansion of Plant-Based Restaurant Menus

Solution Provider News

Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization

How Restaurants Can Use Technology to Strengthen Food Safety Protocols

Restaurant Technology News Recap: Week of June 29, 2025

Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization

Build or Buy? Restaurants Grapple With the High Stakes of Digital Transformation

Food Innovation and Technology Integration Drive the Expansion of Plant-Based Restaurant Menus

Research: 70% of Restaurants Either Actively Using or Piloting AI to Boost Loyalty Programs

Restaurant Technology News Recap: Week of June 22, 2025

Metafoodx Unveils AI Temperature Monitoring Solution to Help Restaurants Combat Food Safety Failures and Waste

Why Early Visibility Into Restaurant Openings Matters for Technology Solution Providers and Other F&B Suppliers

Southside Market & Barbeque Expands Nationwide Reach with Spectrum Reach’s Customer Data Match

How Generative AI Is Powering Smarter Menus, Better Marketing, and Streamlined Restaurant Operations

Market Research

Research: 70% of Restaurants Either Actively Using or Piloting AI to Boost Loyalty Programs

Viewpoints

Build or Buy? Restaurants Grapple With the High Stakes of Digital Transformation

Spotlight Interview

Spotlight Interview: Nick Fontenot, Chief Technology Officer at Crust Pizza Co