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By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 05, 2021

The technology is just getting off the ground at restaurants, but has already flashed intriguing benefits including cheaper and faster delivery.

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Kitchen United to open ghost kitchens in Kroger stores

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 04, 2021

It continues an era of evolution for the company as it seeks out more nontraditional locations for its multiconcept restaurant centers.

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Lunchbox buys online restaurant marketplace Spread

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2021

The ecommerce company will bring its technology and marketing smarts to the startup that offers commission-free ordering for mom and pops.

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The labor crisis could be robots’ big moment. Are they ready?

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2021

Hiring challenges and rising wages have pushed restaurants to a breaking point, with automation offering one solution. But widespread adoption could still be years away.

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Quiznos is testing bitcoin payment

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2021

The sandwich chain will let customers pay with the cryptocurrency under a partnership with digital asset company Bakkt.

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Tech roundup: NCR makes a bet on cryptocurrency

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 02, 2021

The big tech provider is buying crypto software company LibertyX. Also, ConverseNow raised $15 million for AI order-taking, Nathan's Famous hit a virtual milestone, and more.

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