Yelp has rolled out a major expansion of its AI-powered product lineup with the launch of Yelp Host and Yelp Receptionist, two new voice-driven tools designed to answer calls, take reservations, and manage bookings for […]
Starship Technologies is punching a larger bet on autonomous delivery with its announcement of a $50 million funding round aimed at accelerating its growth in the U.S. market. The company plans to expand its robot […]
Square has unveiled what it calls the most significant expansion of its food and beverage platform to date, introducing a sweeping range of new products designed to help restaurants thrive as neighborhood anchors while scaling […]
Restaurant operators today are navigating one of the most complex environments the industry has ever faced. Inflation, rising taxes, higher labor costs, and shifting consumer expectations are putting sustained pressure on profitability. Many operators are […]
When Chowbus shifted its focus from food delivery to full-stack restaurant technology in 2022, the move reflected a broader reckoning in the restaurant industry. Delivery had boomed during the pandemic, but the economics were becoming […]
Vox AI, an Amsterdam-based startup, has raised $8.7 million in seed funding to advance its autonomous voice platform for quick-service restaurants. The round, led by global venture capital firm Headline with participation from True, Simon […]
Loman AI, an Austin-based startup focused on automating restaurant phone calls, has raised $3.5 million in a seed round led by Next Coast Ventures with participation from TenOneTen Ventures and Antler. Founded in 2024, the […]
SynergySuite has secured $12 million in new funding to advance its AI-powered back-of-house platform, underscoring the growing appetite among investors and restaurant operators for practical applications of artificial intelligence in day-to-day operations. The round, announced […]
Tattle, a New York–based customer experience (CX) software provider for multi-unit hospitality operators, has secured $5 million in new funding from existing investors Flow Capital and Contour Ventures. The investment will be used primarily to […]
Fast-casual rivals Chipotle Mexican Grill and Cava Group have taken an unusual step for direct competitors by joining forces to back the same technology startup. Their shared partner is Hyphen, a San Jose-based foodservice automation […]
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