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Olo Acquires Spendgo to Expand Platform with Loyalty

By Bernadette Heier | December 22, 2025

Olo Loyalty will help restaurant brands drive repeat visits, deepen guest relationships, and drive more profitable traffic

Forecasts Anticipate Transformative Decade Ahead for Fully Automated Restaurant Market

By Hans Lammeman | December 22, 2025

With demand for contactless dining experiences increasing and kitchens already turning to robots, the fully automated restaurant market is poised to grow to $6.7 billion by 2033, according to industry research.

Immigration Crackdown Impacts Restaurant Operations, Delivery Services Nationwide

By Hans Lammeman | December 22, 2025

From raids prompting staff shortages and temporary restaurant closures in New Orleans to stores turning to free delivery for concerned consumers on the East Coast, restaurants are adjusting operations in response to the immigration crackdown.

CookUnity Offers a New Video-First Food Ordering Experience

By Bernadette Heier | December 22, 2025

The move brings video storytelling directly into CookUnity’s ordering experience, giving subscribers a new way to engage with chefs and their food before placing an order.

Brands Mixing Classic Service With Modern Experience to Win Customers

By Matthew Liedke | December 19, 2025

Fine-tuning operations with fundamentals while making restaurants appealing to younger clientele are key to getting guests in the door.

Olive Garden’s New Cheese Grater Deliveries Continue Broader Industry Trend

By Hans Lammeman | December 18, 2025

The Italian-American dining brand’s signature cheese graters are permanently available for delivery and to-go. The effort adds to industry-wide push to offer in-house dining magic to off-premises guests.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Launches Digital Catering Platform for First-Time

By Bernadette Heier | December 17, 2025

Walk-On’s new digital catering program uses data and customer insights to streamline operations and ordering.

Food-Delivery Robots Navigate Finals Week at University of Minnesota

By Hans Lammeman | December 17, 2025

Amid snowfall and foot traffic, Starship Technologies’ robots see peak use during finals week. The autonomous couriers are quickly becoming campus icons in the Twin Cities.

KFC’s Spin-off Saucy Expands as Younger Diners Fuel Growth

By Bernadette Heier | December 16, 2025

Saucy is opening three more locations in Central Florida and rolling out a refreshed menu design.

The Electric Slider: Automated White Castle Kiosk Lands in Boston Airport

By Hans Lammeman | December 16, 2025

White Castle partners with Just Baked and Evolvending to unveil a fully automatic kiosk at a busy travel hub. The move caps a year of innovation for century-old brand.