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Consumers Expect Convenient Pickup Options at Their Favorite Restaurants
Restaurant innovation // April 25, 2022

Above all else, when it comes to restaurant orders, consumers are looking for convenience. They want to be able to quickly place their order, pop into a restaurant (or pull up outside), grab their food and head out. According to data from PYMNTS’ April study...

Today in Food Commerce: Panera Expands Beverage Subscription; Restaurants Manage Inflation
Commerce // April 22, 2022

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal how consumers’ restaurant expectations are changing, and Panera goes all in on subscription commerce. Plus, David Bloom, Chief Development and Operating Officer of Capriotti’s and Wing Zone, speaks with PYMNTS about how the brands are handling inflationary challenges....

For Restaurants, Consumers’ Inflation Concerns Prompt Renewed Focus on Pickup Channels
Restaurant innovation // April 22, 2022

As inflation sends prices skyrocketing for businesses and consumers alike, restaurants are left in a challenging position. On one hand, holding prices steady requires them to absorb these rising costs, when many brands already have very narrow margins to begin with. On the other hand,...

Capriotti’s on Leveraging Digital Tools, Data Analytics to Drive Customer Loyalty
Restaurant innovation // October 01, 2021

Restaurant customers are no longer bound to one ordering channel, which means their rewards shouldn’t be either. In the Order To Eat Tracker, Jane McPherson, senior vice president of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, discusses how the fast casual chain leverages data analytics to customize its reward...