In the Spotlight

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 […]

Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: Brendan Sweeney, CEO and Co-founder of Popmenu 

Brendan Sweeney, CEO and Co-founder of Popmenu, billed as the only restaurant marketing platform that increases business automatically, across digital channels, didn’t set out to build just another restaurant technology solution. He was driven by […]

Restaurant Technology News

Chipotle Rolls Out In-Store Tests for Avocado Robot and Automated Makeline

Chipotle Mexican Grill is taking its automation ambitions from the lab to the restaurant, with the in-store testing of two innovative technologies: the Autocado, an avocado processing machine, and an automated makeline. These pilot programs, […]

Solution Provider News

Linked Eats Acquires Sauce Technologies to Expand its Third-Party Restaurant Delivery Management Platform

Linked Eats, a provider of third-party delivery revenue management software for restaurants, has acquired Sauce Technologies, a company specializing in AI-powered solutions for digital ordering. This acquisition aims to enhance Linked Eats’ platform by incorporating […]

Restaurant Technology News

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

Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC) aims to implement AI-driven solutions across its supply chain network. This move signals a significant shift towards digitalization within the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector, where companies are increasingly […]

In the Spotlight

How Restaurants Can Use AI to Enhance the Guest Experience

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can feel like a big leap for many in the restaurant industry. For some, it’s a source of excitement; for others, it seems like a futuristic challenge. But the truth is, AI […]

Partner Content

Restaurant Technology News Wrap-Up: Week of September 8, 2024

This week in restaurant technology saw a wave of innovation, with companies launching new AI-powered solutions, streamlining operations, and addressing critical industry challenges. Here’s a recap of the top stories: Fourth Debuts AI Platform for […]