Bucking the trend of trimming back loyalty programs and digital innovations could help restaurant chains retain customers. Inflation has affected consumers’ dining habits, leaving both fine dining and quick service restaurants (QSRs) scrambling to make ends meet. Although PYMNTS’ research found that the rate of...
Today in food commerce, Panera Brands’ planned partnership with USHG Acquisition Corp. comes to an end, and Qdoba gets into virtual brands. Plus, a company in Singapore turns wastewater into beer. Panera Ends IPO Plans With Danny Meyer’s SPAC, Citing Souring Economy Panera Brands, the...
As restaurants continue to seek out solutions for their labor challenges, many major brands are testing robotic solutions to automate the cooking process. Fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain Panda Express, which has more than 2,300 locations around the world, is the latest to join in. The...
Consumers no longer need to go to niche vegan restaurants to find plant-based options beyond the typical burger substitute. As the plant-based space grows, major restaurant chains are adding more and more meat-free choices to their menus. This week, Little Caesars, Panda Express and Baja...
August 27, 2020
Asian-American cuisine restaurant operator Panda Express, which has 2,000 eateries across the United States, is running a new digital gift card program using services provided by Blackhawk Network, Blackhawk announced today. “The partnership allows Panda Express to provide a seamless eCommerce experience for customers in digital channels across devices,” Blackhawk said in a prepared statement […]
