Square’s Next Move, Cash App Becomes a Local Ordering Marketplace
Square is expanding its reach in restaurant tech with Neighborhoods, a new marketplace built directly into Cash App that allows users to order from local restaurants and retailers. The feature connects more than 4 million Square businesses with 57 million active Cash...
Bilt Lets Renters Use Rewards Points for Gopuff Deliveries
Rent is usually just a giant expense that disappears each month. Bilt, the rewards program and payment network, changes that by giving members points for paying rent. Points come through the Bilt Mastercard or the app and can be redeemed for travel, home goods,...
Preventing the Custard Meltdown: Freddy’s Fix for Off-Premises Orders
You know that sinking feeling when you open a to-go bag and your frozen custard has turned into a milky puddle? Restaurants are fighting this battle more often than ever, as nearly 70 percent of orders for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers now happen...
Steve Ells’ Counter Service Expands to NYC’s Upper East Side
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...
Peppr Launches Grow To Help Indies
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...
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