3Natives Rebrands and Finds Growth With New Menu Items and Digital Tactics
In July, 3Natives Acai and Juicery changed its name to 3Natives Acai Café. It did this to reflect that it has expanded from juices and smoothies to acai bowls and wraps. That’s news enough. But the real revelation may be what it’s doing underneath. “One of the biggest...
Red Lobster Emerges From Bankruptcy And Does A Tech Overhaul
After hitting choppy waters, Red Lobster has done significant changes in an effort to revive the brand. The seafood chain filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. It emerged in September, after its reorganization plan was approved, including its acquisition by RL Investor...
Scream Truck Offers an Ice Cream Truck For a Digital World
The ice cream truck experience has been the same since the 1950s. A truck wheels into a neighborhood. Kids spot the truck. Kids lose their minds. It’s like Santa Claus on wheels. Eric Murphy loves that as much as anyone. But he has reimagined something a little...
Global Payments Readies Its POS Platform For Global Expansion
The way Global Payments sees it, big brands shouldn’t be the only ones having all the tech fun. “With our Genius platform, we can do things like capacity understanding,” said Chris Siefken, president of restaurant POS at Global Payments, a leading payment-solutions...
White Castle Taps Coco Robotics for Delivery in Chicago
This marks the 101-year-old chain’s first foray into robotic delivery, through Coco Robotics. “By testing Coco’s robots at a high-traffic location, we’re seeking to ease congestion, speed up service, and allow our team to stay focused on quality, helping us serve more...
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