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Restaurant Technology

When Restaurants Help Pick Up The Tab (For Rides)
When Restaurants Help Pick Up The Tab (For Rides)
December 19, 2018  |  Retail

Some ideas for a startup come from unexpected places – like the golf course. One entrepreneur dropped his daughter off at Coachella and went to...

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Mobile Order-Ahead Faces Restaurant Hurdles — Here’s Why
Mobile Order-Ahead Faces Restaurant Hurdles — Here’s Why
November 21, 2018  |  ResTech

It’s a relatively simple prospect: Select food. Order food. Eat and pay for the food (the process depends on the type of restaurant, of course)....

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How Lockable Pods Are Getting Into The Fast-Casual Restaurant Pickup Game
How Lockable Pods Are Getting Into The Fast-Casual Restaurant Pickup Game
November 07, 2018  |  Retail

Restaurant pickup pod company Minnow was born after its co-founder was waiting in a long line at a restaurant for lunch. He noticed that the...

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Resy Rivals OpenTable With Reserve Acquisition
Resy Rivals OpenTable With Reserve Acquisition
November 05, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Restaurant reservation service Resy has acquired rival Reserve in a bid to take on top dog OpenTable. According to The New York Times, Resy did not...

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Tapping Into The Digital Economy With Restaurant Innovations
Tapping Into The Digital Economy With Restaurant Innovations
October 16, 2018  |  Retail

In a bid to serve customers through digital channels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are rolling out new innovations. These technologies bring more options for consumers to...

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The Nimble, Climate-Based Approach To On-Demand?
The Nimble, Climate-Based Approach To On-Demand?
October 03, 2018  |  Retail

There’s always an app for that – and, usually, depending where one is in the country, there are several apps for food delivery. How, then,...

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Coffee Proving To Be Latest Battle Ground For Tencent And Alibaba
Coffee Proving To Be Latest Battle Ground For Tencent And Alibaba
September 11, 2018  |  Retail

Retailers in China are taking sides in the rivalry between Alibaba and Tencent, and the latest battle ground is coffee: Chinese upstart Luckin Coffee is teaming...

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How Mobile Ordering Apps Are Moving Beyond Takeout And Delivery
How Mobile Ordering Apps Are Moving Beyond Takeout And Delivery
September 06, 2018  |  Retail

Restaurants face a dilemma when it comes to mobile ordering: There are plenty of apps to serve takeout or delivery orders, but what about orders...

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How Restaurants Can Tap Into Online Ordering On Their Own Websites
How Restaurants Can Tap Into Online Ordering On Their Own Websites
August 27, 2018  |  Retail

To provide another delivery and pickup ordering option to their customers without using a third-party marketplace, restaurants are creating their own websites. By having customers...

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