by Bernadette Heier | Sep 26, 2025 | News
Red Lobster is rolling out an AI-powered phone ordering agent to support its team members. Leveraging SoundHound, the seafood chain can now ensure that every phone call across locations is answered. The system can handle multiple calls simultaneously, place orders,...
by Bernadette Heier | Sep 24, 2025 | News Briefs
Gopuff is giving its website a major overhaul, adding features that let customers see more of what happens behind the scenes when they place an order. The new platform introduces live video from one of the company’s micro-fulfillment centers, real-time packing...
by Bernadette Heier | Sep 24, 2025 | News Briefs
Blue Bottle Coffee is rolling out a loyalty program for the first time through a redesigned mobile app. The program uses a familiar points system with a twist: every dollar earns one point, but it costs fewer points to gift a drink (75) than to redeem one for yourself...
by Bernadette Heier | Sep 24, 2025 | News
Chick-fil-A is making it even easier for Boston to get their chicken fix. The chain recently opened a delivery-only kitchen out of the CloudKitchens space in Roxbury’s Newmarket Foodhub. Translation: no dining room or drive-thru, just a spot dedicated to fulfilling...
by Bernadette Heier | Sep 17, 2025 | News Briefs
If you’ve ever worked in restaurant ops, you know just how overwhelming the data can be. Sifting through spreadsheets, jumping between platforms, and chasing down reports can feel like a full-time job. Par Technology is offering operators a new AI-powered “coach”...