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RFDC Recap: Restaurant Automation, Who’s Time Has Come?

By Bernadette Heier | November 16, 2023

At the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, Sharon Zackfia dove into why restaurants are increasingly looking into automation and what types of restaurants are more likely to benefit from this trend. 

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Around the Restaurant Industry at RFDC

By Tom Kaiser | November 16, 2023

Stagnant foot traffic, an uneven post-COVID recovery, the rise of automation, and a drive for experiences over things were the key themes at this year’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference.

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Wow Bao Continues Expansion with 7th Airport Location

By Bernadette Heier | November 14, 2023

Wow Bao launches a new location inside the Salt Lake City International Airport, marking its westernmost storefront thus far.

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Incentivio Bringing AI-Driven Menu Intelligence to Market

By Tom Kaiser | November 14, 2023

Incentivio’s new Menu Intelligence tool uses AI to determine how a restaurant’s menu affects its customer retention.

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Wonder Closes Blue Apron Buyout for $103M

By Tom Kaiser | November 14, 2023

Wonder Group officially closed its deal to buy Blue Apron for $103 million.

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Lunchbox Partners with DeliverThat on Nationwide Catering

By Tom Kaiser | November 14, 2023

Lunchbox has taken another step into catering through a new partnership with DeliverThat.

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DashTrack Offers Restaurants Tools to Boost Online Visibility, Streamline Operations

By Bernadette Heier | November 8, 2023

DashTrack centralizes a restaurant’s digital needs, from website design to online ordering into one intuitive platform.

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Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s Parent Partners with GuestXM

By Tom Kaiser | November 8, 2023

CKE Restaurants partnered with GuestXM to gain insights on its guest experience.

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Uber’s Revenue Up 11 Percent as Delivery, New Verticals Rise

By Tom Kaiser | November 8, 2023

Uber slightly missed analyst expectations, but posted growth in active users and delivery bookings.

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DoorDash Posts Best Quarter Since IPO

By Tom Kaiser | November 8, 2023

DoorDash shares rallied 20 percent after reporting double-digit increases in total orders and revenue.

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