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GoTab Unveils Manager App, Enhances On-the-Go Management

By Bernadette Heier | February 21, 2023

The app allows operators to make immediate changes to scheduling shifts, menus, inventory and more from anywhere using their mobile device.

Restaurant Deep Dive: Frank and Andrea

By Bernadette Heier | February 16, 2023

A New York Style pizza by-the-slice and Philly cheesesteak hub brings East Coast classics to the Midwest.

Grubhub Waives Fees, Adds Features to Direct

By Tom Kaiser | February 16, 2023

After first introducing Grubhub Direct in 2021 as a commission-free platform for smaller, independent restaurants, the delivery provider decided to waive some of the fees for restaurants using this white-label service. Grubhub Direct allows restaurants to create, customize and go live with a native ordering website and loyalty solution in a matter of minutes. Menu descriptions and imagery, along with other key information, is ported over from information already hosted on the Grubhub marketplace app, which makes it fast to create a branded website that restaurant operators can create and […]

Unboxing the Pinnacle of Take-and-Bake

By Tom Kaiser | February 15, 2023

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the Paris Dining Club—the epitome of take-and-bake luxury.

Chipotle to Test Robotic Makelines

By Bernadette Heier | February 15, 2023

Chipotle partners with tech company Hypen to test an automated makeline that assembles digital orders via a moving conveyer belt.

Five-Year Forecast: U.S. Online Grocery Sales See Growth

By Bernadette Heier | February 15, 2023

Brick Meets Click projects online grocery to grow nearly 12 percent through 2027, driven by an expected uptick in pickup services.

7-Eleven Rolls Out Self-Driving Delivery Robots

By Bernadette Heier | February 9, 2023

7-Eleven launches autonomous robot delivery via Serve Robotics, delivering items to customers in Los Angeles.

Paytronix Focuses on Future of Guest Engagement

By Bernadette Heier | February 9, 2023

Debuting a new logo and look, Paytronix, signals to the industry that loyalty has changed and that brands need to think differently on how to keep guests engaged.

DoorDash, Roku Bring On-Screen Meal Delivery to Streamers

By Tom Kaiser | February 8, 2023

Roku has teamed up with DoorDash for on-screen meal delivery, including free DashPass trials for Roku account holders.

Newk’s Eatery Launches AI Phone Ordering

By Bernadette Heier | February 8, 2023

The fast-casual chain has partnered with Kea, to triage incoming phone calls, upsell, take orders and confirm payments.