Small restaurants continue to dominate the U.S. foodservice industry, where nine out of 10 businesses employ less than 50 people, according to the National Restaurant Association. However, with tighter margins, smaller restaurants have historically tended […]
New York City’s fast-casual scene is known for its intense competition, narrow margins, and endless demand for convenience. But for Poke Bowl, a growing local chain with 11 locations across Manhattan, the real challenge wasn’t […]
In a bustling buffet restaurant in Seoul, a sleek, waist-high robot glides silently between tables, stopping to place trays of food with mechanical precision. Diners glance up with amusement, and in some cases, unease. One […]
Cryptocurrency, once viewed as a speculative asset with limited real-world utility, is steadily gaining traction as a legitimate payment option in the restaurant industry. While still in the early stages of adoption, a growing number […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week saw major movements in drone delivery, autonomous robots, AI assistants, and strategic shifts in voice ordering technology. DoorDash & Flytrex Launch Drone Delivery in DFWDoorDash and Flytrex began full-day drone delivery in the […]
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