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Kernel Revamps Off-Premises Model for Dine-In Demand

By Nancy Luna | July 15, 2024

The plant-forward eatery by Chipotle founder Steve Ells closed for a remodel. It recently reopened with seating and looks and feels more like a restaurant, a brand exec says.

Dashboard Ordering. How Big Could It Get?

By Adam Wahlberg | July 11, 2024

Mavi.io wants to make your dashboard your primary meal-ordering platform.

A Behind the Scenes Look at the Robot-Run Restaurant CaliExpress by Flippy

By Nancy Luna | July 10, 2024

Miso Robotics plans to debut a massively upgraded version of Flippy next month. The next-gen robot fry cook will be faster and smaller.

ConverseNow Teams with Valyant to Accelerate Voice AI in Drive-Thrus

By Bernadette Heier | July 10, 2024

Fueled by the restaurant industry’s push to use tech for better efficiency, two big AI-voice ordering players have joined forces.

Delivery Hero Prepares To Write a Lot of Zeros

By Adam Wahlberg | July 9, 2024

Delivery Hero gets hit with a whopper of a fine from the European Commission.

Report Reveals How QSRs Can Create Marketing in the Moment With AI

By Matthew Liedke | July 3, 2024

Nearly 70 percent of QSR sales nationwide take place in drive-thrus, and thanks to new technology, marketers see a way to connect with customers like never before.

PDQ Chicken Unveils Kiosks In Restaurants

By Adam Wahlberg | July 2, 2024

PDQ Chicken is now using kiosks in all 53 of its locations.

Local Kitchens Raises Another $40 Million. Can It Go National?

By Adam Wahlberg | July 1, 2024

Local Kitchens is planning to go big with its new haul.

Wade Allen Has Been Named President of Costa Vida

By Adam Wahlberg | June 27, 2024

Wade Allen brings more than two decades of industry experience to the top job.

Instacart Brings Caper Carts To Two Grocery Stores in Missouri

By Adam Wahlberg | June 27, 2024

Instacart is bringing its futuristic Caper Carts to two grocery stores in Missouri.