by Bernadette Heier | Nov 21, 2023 | Automation, News
A goal of making healthy food more accessible by harnessing the power of robotics is among the founding principles behind a new automated restaurant concept that recently debuted in New York City. Dubbed ‘Better Days,’ the robotic-ran restaurant works like a virtual...
by Bernadette Heier | Nov 21, 2023 | Automation, News
Denver-based Smashburger is one of the latest fast-casuals implementing new strategies to streamline online ordering and better manage off-premises operations. In an effort to bridge the gap between digital ordering and back-of-house operations, the burger chain...
by Bernadette Heier | Nov 16, 2023 | Automation, News
Automation continues to seep into the minds of restaurants as operators look for ways to address the various challenges faced in today’s market. During the second morning of the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, Sharon Zackfia, partner and group head of...
by Tom Kaiser | Nov 14, 2023 | Automation, News
Artificial intelligence is quickly infiltrating all corners of the restaurant industry. The latest development is the announcement of Incentivio’s new Menu Intelligence tool that uses AI to determine how a restaurant’s menu affects its customer retention. According...
by Bernadette Heier | Oct 24, 2023 | Automation, News
As the restaurant industry continues to look at AI for operational solutions, Orders.co is one of the latest companies offering a suite of tools to help businesses better manage and scale online ordering and delivery operations. The ordering management platform is...
by Bernadette Heier | Oct 18, 2023 | Automation, News
Mendocino Farms is one of the latest brands investing in the future of sky-high deliveries. The LA-based, fast-casual chain has partnered with Zipline to deploy drones for delivery of sandwiches, salads and more from select locations, beginning in 2025. San...