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”...
by Bernadette Heier | Sep 10, 2025 | News
Starbucks has tapped AI to automate inventory counting, now rollling out across North American coffeehouses. With just a quick scan on a handheld tablet, baristas can instantly see what’s in stock. So that items like cold foam, oat milk, or caramel drizzle are always...
by Bernadette Heier | Sep 10, 2025 | News Briefs
Marqii is expanding its partnership with Yext, a company that powers business listings across search engines, maps, apps, and directories. This combines Yext’s publishing network—which keeps business details accurate like hours, locations and contact information...