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Applebee’s Teams With Wyndham Hotels On Rewards

By Adam Wahlberg | May 27, 2025

It has never been easier to order Triple Chocolate Meltdown cake to your hotel room.

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What’s Next for DoorDash After Acquiring SevenRooms?

By Bernadette Heier | May 22, 2025

DoorDash’s $1.2 billion acquisition of SevenRooms aims to help restaurants grow in-store along with delivery.

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Even In Its 106th Year, NRA Still Has The Ability To Surprise

By Adam Wahlberg | May 21, 2025

The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago spotlighted cutting-edge technology—from robot bartenders to AI-powered kitchen tools.

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Digital Customer Engagement is Critical to Modern Reputation Management

By Matthew Liedke | May 21, 2025

Reputation starts before the first order—with the expectations you set online. Panelists share how tech, feedback, and a human touch shape the guest experience.

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With Social Media Key to Discovery, Marqii Rolls Out Social Management Tool

By Bernadette Heier | May 20, 2025

Create social media campaigns and connect with guests across channels including Facebook and Google.

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Operators Aim for Integration and Less Friction With New Loyalty Programs

By Matthew Liedke | May 20, 2025

Restaurants discuss how they are using loyalty as a data tool to drive growth.

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Increasing Price is Essential, But How Much Are Consumers Willing to Pay?

By Emilee Wentland | May 20, 2025

Restaurant leaders share how price sensitivity, delivery apps, and regional trends shape their strategy.

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Uber Connects Dine-In Reservations with Ride Scheduling

By Bernadette Heier | May 14, 2025

The new “Dine Out” section in the Uber Eats app will let users find deals, make reservations at nearby spots, and schedule a ride—all without leaving the app.

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New Grubhub Owner Wonder Raises Another $600 Million

By Bernadette Heier | May 14, 2025

The food hall startup just raised another $600 million—boosting its valuation to over $7 billion.

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Autolane Launches Curbside Operating System for Autonomous Food Delivery

By Adam Wahlberg | May 14, 2025

As automous delivery vehicles gain traction, Autolane is helping businesses get ready by keeping parking lots organized.

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