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Ghost kitchens hit the bigtime with Wendy’s deal

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The chain’s 700-unit deal with Reef Kitchens signals that delivery-only locations could be the next big battleground for big concepts, said RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

New NSF program uses Google smartglasses to train restaurant staff

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2021

NSF EyeSucceed can help guide workers through food prep and other tasks. It’s being tested by Wendy’s and other chains.

Technology

Restaurant payment startup Sunday nabs leaders from Uber, DoorDash

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2021

The company is ramping up its U.S. business following a $24 million seed round in April.

Technology

Jack in the Box makes a big loyalty push

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The burger chain will be giving away enough points to new and existing loyalty members this weekend as it pushes for more digital sales.

Technology

Ghost kitchens find a new gear

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2021

Wendy’s plan to open 700 units with Reef Technology is a new high-water mark for the delivery-only restaurant business.

Technology

800 Degrees Pizza will add thousands of units with robot company Piestro

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2021

Feeling pandemic pressure, the wood-fired concept reinvented itself to work with Piestro's automated pizza makers.

Emerging Brands

Wing Zone is making a big tech investment to speed its growth

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2021

Eight months after being acquired by Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, the fast-casual wing chain is eyeing robotic fry cooks and new equipment to shave cooking times amid a complete brand refresh.

Technology

Tech roundup: OpenTable partners with Clear to ease vaccine verification

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2021

It is the reservation platform's most robust tool yet to help restaurants navigate new guidelines. Also, DoorDash hits a milestone, Bite Ninja lands a big investment and more.

Technology

Why the company that pioneered the cash register is getting into cryptocurrency

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2021

With the purchase of software provider LibertyX, NCR believes it could have hundreds of thousands of crypto payment touchpoints by next year.

Technology

Calif.'s Prop 22 ruled unconstitutional in blow to DoorDash, Uber

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2021

The law defining delivery drivers as independent contractors passed behind massive financial support from gig companies. They plan to appeal the ruling.

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