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Remy Robotics CEO Talks “Robot-Ran” Restaurant Concept in NYC

By Bernadette Heier | November 21, 2023

Remy Robotics launches ‘Better Days” a fully autonomous, health conscious restaurant brand for takeout and delivery.

Smashburger Taps Curbit, Bridging Gap Between Digital Operations and Physical Kitchen

By Bernadette Heier | November 21, 2023

Utilizing AI-powered order throttling, the platform synchronizes online order “promise times” with real-time kitchen capacity.

Lunchbox Leans into ‘Boring is Sexy’

By Tom Kaiser | November 21, 2023

Lunchbox founder and CEO Nabeel Alamgir is debuting a more measured tone in restaurant tech.

Modern Market Eatery Opening First Drive-Thru

By Tom Kaiser | November 21, 2023

Denver-based Modern Market Eatery is opening its first drive-thru location in Colorado Springs.

Navigating the Global Maze of Restaurant Delivery Charges

By Peter Backman | November 17, 2023

A decade of delivery evolution has woven a complex web of charges, driven by the pursuit of breakeven and eventual profitability.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.