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From LAX to Hollywood, Venhub Expands 24/7 Automated Smart Stores

By Bernadette Heier

As contactless shopping grows, Venhub is rolling out its autonomous Smart Stores in places where convenience is key.

University of Chicago Economists Reveal a Surge in QSR Labor Productivity

By Adam Wahlberg

Labor productivity measurements in restaurants were flat for three decades. Then Covid happened. And after a one-year slump, productivity jumped. The reason is simple: employees are spending less time with in-store consumers, thanks to take-out and delivery, and doing more elsewhere.

You Heard Right. AI in Restaurants is Becoming Normal.

By Adam Wahlberg

A new Deloitte survey shows that AI is well on its way to becoming commonplace in the industry.

DoorDash Expands Drone Deliveries in Dallas Area

By Bernadette Heier

DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone deliveries in Dallas suburbs, offering orders from dozens of local and national restaurants.

Point B Launches a Tech Innovation Center For Operators

By Adam Wahlberg

A trip to Chicago could illuminate tech possibilities for operators, who may be unsure which platforms might be right for them. Point B’s Innovation Center offers more than 70 screens to test.

Panso Streamlines Tech and Reduces Headaches For Operators

By Adam Wahlberg

It integrates your hospitality and CRM platforms into one system. Best of all: you own your data.

SpotOn Launches GoTo Place to Take on Restaurant Super Apps

By Bernadette Heier

POS provider SpotOn is taking aim at apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats with its own mobile ordering app.

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