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Toast lays off 550 employees in restructuring

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 15, 2024

CEO Aman Narang said the company grew too quickly as it raced to meet demand. The cuts are intended to lower its operating costs.

Workforce

Tech is easing restaurants' labor needs, but there's an asterisk

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2024

Innovation seems to be slowing turnover more than eliminating jobs, at least for now.

Financing

Inspire Brands acquires delivery management company Vromo

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 13, 2024

The owner of Dunkin’, Arby’s and other brands said Vromo’s technology would help it make delivery more profitable.

Technology

Crumbl Cookies launches an app for Apple's Vision Pro headset

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 12, 2024

Customers will be able to order cookies with their eyes thanks to Apple’s cutting-edge “spatial computing” technology.

Technology

The owner of MrBeast Burger launches a TikTok concept

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 09, 2024

Creators’ Kitchen as Seen on TikTok will offer dishes that go viral on the app, like baked feta pasta. It is Virtual Dining Concepts’ second attempt at a TikTok-themed brand.

Leadership

Wonder taps former Nestlé exec as advisor for its growing B2B business

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 08, 2024

Perry Miele, former CEO of Nestlé Professional, will help steer WonderWorks as it looks to quadruple its footprint this year.

Financing

Yum Brands goes big into kiosks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2024

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger is bringing in the self-ordering devices as its digital system sales hit $30 billion.

Technology

Better Days envisions a better robot restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 07, 2024

The Mediterranean concept believes it holds the key to two of the industry’s holy grails: fully automated kitchens and healthy, affordable food.

Technology

7 tech takeaways from the National Restaurant Association's annual forecast

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 06, 2024

Restaurants will add more technology in 2024, even as some consumers say they’ve had enough, according to the State of the Restaurant Industry report.

Technology

Restaurants fall head over heels for AI

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2024

Tech Check: Many view the technology as a knight in shining armor for their labor woes. Is it the start of a lasting relationship, or just puppy love?

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