fast food

Faster Pay, Faster Food, Faster Checkout; A Quick Read on the Week’s Research Trends
Faster Pay, Faster Food, Faster Checkout; A Quick Read on the Week’s Research Trends
November 12, 2022  |  weekend wrap

The need for speed. It’s everywhere these days.    From 5G cell phones to high-speed internet, from nano-second stock trading to instant Venmo payments to friends...

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Panera Taps CarPlay to Bring Drive-Thru Ordering Into the Car
Panera Taps CarPlay to Bring Drive-Thru Ordering Into the Car
September 06, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Fast-casual chain Panera Bread, which has more than 2,100 bakery-cafes in the United States and Canada, is looking to drive digital orders by extending drive-thru...

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California’s Fast Food Restaurants Prepare for Automation, Closures After Wage Law
California’s Fast Food Restaurants Prepare for Automation, Closures After Wage Law
September 06, 2022  |  Economy

On Monday (Sept. 5), California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Bill AB-257, which will set higher wage requirements for fast food workers as well...

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QSRs Split Between Metaverse Future, Gaming Platform Present
QSRs Split Between Metaverse Future, Gaming Platform Present
August 18, 2022  |  Metaverse

As some restaurant brands look to get into virtual reality early, others are keeping their focus on a virtual community that already has a wide...

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Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
July 28, 2022  |  Economy

If a value menu deal seems too good to be true, there is a good chance that the restaurant agrees — as food prices continue...

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Chipotle Invests in Kitchen Automation, Plant-Based Food
Chipotle Invests in Kitchen Automation, Plant-Based Food
July 21, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Chipotle is tapping into its $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund to invest in Hyphen, a kitchen automation platform, and Meati Foods, a company making...

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From Chicken Nuggets to Metaverse, Fast Food Chains Court Gen Z Customers
From Chicken Nuggets to Metaverse, Fast Food Chains Court Gen Z Customers
July 20, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As major quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains look to secure a following among younger generations, they are being forced to rewrite the playbook to meet the...

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Despite Higher Prices, UK Quick Service Restaurants See Rising Demand
Despite Higher Prices, UK Quick Service Restaurants See Rising Demand
May 24, 2022  |  Retail

British quick service restaurants (QSR) are raising their prices amid a rising demand as commuters begin returning to their office jobs. As The Financial Times...

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Wendy’s Opens Virtual Restaurant in Meta’s Metaverse
Wendy’s Opens Virtual Restaurant in Meta’s Metaverse
April 13, 2022  |  Metaverse

Wendy’s has opened a virtual reality restaurant in the metaverse, a NJ.com report said Wednesday (April 13). The fast-food chain has partnered with Meta’s Horizon...

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