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Miso Robotics Opens Autonomous Burger Joint

By Bernadette Heier | January 3, 2024

The Pasadena, Calif.—based restaurant will feature robotic burger and fry makers, kiosks, and more.

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Outstanding Operator: OOMI Digital Kitchen

By Tom Kaiser | January 3, 2024

With an obsessive focus on first-party channels and utilizing customer data, OOMI Digital Kitchen has pushed retention rates through the roof.

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California Fish Grill Joins Industry Move Towards Voice AI

By Bernadette Heier | December 20, 2023

The seafood chain is leveraging Kea’s voice ordering system across all 55 restaurants.

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Restaurants Look to High-Tech Solutions for Health Safety

By Bernadette Heier | December 20, 2023

PathSpot’s HandScanner detects everyday and potentially infectious contaminants that spread through common illnesses. 

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Atomic Wings Adds Drive-Thru Prototype

By Matthew Liedke | December 20, 2023

New York-based Atomic Wings is adding a drive-thru format to its design lineup.

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ParTech Partners Up with DoorDash

By Tom Kaiser | December 20, 2023

ParTech announced a new technology partnership with DoorDash, the largest U.S.-based third-party delivery provider.

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Wow Bao Steams into 2024 with Giant Eagle Partnership

By Tom Kaiser | December 20, 2023

Wow Bao’s new partnership with Giant Eagle will bring the non-traditional brand to 84 new grocery stores.

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Outstanding Operator: Handcraft Burgers & Brew

By Tom Kaiser | December 18, 2023

Handcraft Burgers & Brew is recognized for its creative approach to building customer relationships, and a trimmed-down tech stack that prioritizes email collection.

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Outstanding Operator: PLNT Burger

By Bernadette Heier | December 14, 2023

The vegan burger chain is being recognized for its operational savvy, growth in non-traditional locations and work in innovating the fast-food sector. 

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Meal Outpost Scaling its Catering-First Marketplace

By Tom Kaiser | December 13, 2023

Meal Outpost is a fast-growing, catering-first marketplace that’s entering new markets.

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