by Bernadette Heier | Jun 27, 2024 | News, Top Stories
Is gamification in the metaverse poised to become the next frontier for restaurants to attract consumers? Paul Barron, CEO of Rever Networks, a blockchain and Web3 consulting service, thinks yes. He sees it as “the next evolution of what we know as a loyalty system...
by Bernadette Heier | Jun 25, 2024 | News, News Briefs
While alien enthusiasts were scanning the skies for unidentified objects on World UFO Day Monday, they may have noticed something else—flying footlongs. Subway launched an innovative initiative dubbed the ‘Ultimate Footlong Experience’, delivering...
by Bernadette Heier | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Top Stories
Moto Pizza Founder Lee Kindell is no stranger to automation. Kindell opened the Seattle-based pizza hub three years ago and has since tested and implemented various forms of robotics. It all started when he hurt his arm and used an automated dough mixer. Hesitant at...
by Bernadette Heier | Jun 18, 2024 | Automation, News
While news of restaurants adopting voice AI in drive-thrus continues to circulate, fast food giant McDonald’s is pulling the plug—for now. The chain informed franchisees in an email that it would shut off the technology in more than 100 locations by the end of July. ...
by Bernadette Heier | Jun 18, 2024 | News Briefs
As labor costs continue to rise, many restaurants are turning to self-service kiosks to improve operational efficiency. On the consumer-end, the toss-up for using kiosks comes with an expectation for customization and personalization when ordering. That’s why Bite, a...