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Wonder Aims to Double Its Tech-Enabled Food Hall Footprint and Expand Into New Markets with $600 Million in Fresh Capital

Wonder, the fast-growing food hall and delivery startup founded by serial entrepreneur Marc Lore, has raised $600 million in new funding, pushing the company’s valuation to over $7 billion. The latest round of investment includes […]

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FAT Brands Brings Bitcoin to the Restaurant Franchise World

In a move that signals growing adoption of digital currencies in the restaurant industry, FAT Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: FAT), the global franchising powerhouse behind iconic restaurant chains such as Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, […]

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Wendy’s Plans Major Tech Investments to Improve Restaurant Order Accuracy and Speed and Accelerate Global Expansion

Wendy’s is expanding its investment in digital and AI-driven technology as part of its broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and support long-term growth. In 2023, the company allocated over $53 million […]

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Just Salad Introduces AI-Powered Recommendations to Enhance Digital Customer Engagement

Just Salad, a fast-casual restaurant chain, has launched its latest ordering feature, “Salad AI.”  By utilizing personalized survey results, Salad AI provides tailored ordering recommendations to match customers’ culinary preferences, raising the bar for digital […]

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Pizza Hut Unveils Tech-Centric Restaurant Prototype Featuring Self-Service Kiosks and Mobile Order Pickup Stations

Pizza Hut is embarking on a transformation of its U.S. restaurant strategy, unveiling a new prototype that places technology at the forefront of the dining experience. This innovative design, launched in Plano, Texas, represents a […]

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Chipotle Invests in AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform Lumachain

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 […]