by Bernadette Heier | Oct 8, 2025 | News Briefs
Counter Service, the fast-casual sandwich concept from Chipotle founder Steve Ells, is expanding to the Upper East Side in New York City. Originally dubbed Kernel, the restaurant first made headlines as a plant-based, “robot-run” restaurant concept. A custom robotic...
by fodnews | Oct 1, 2025 | News Briefs
Peppr, a restaurant-technology company serving independent restaurants, has announced the launch of Grow, a platform designed to help operators increase sales and expand their digital reach. The company says Grow will help indie restaurants compete with chains. It...
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 Adam Wahlberg | Sep 17, 2025 | News Briefs
Checkmate, the provider of enterprise restaurant ordering solutions, is now offering AI-powered Digital Menu Boards (DMBs), designed to help quick service and fast casual brands transform screens into revenue-driving assets. The solution enables restaurants to...
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”...