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Consumers have mixed feelings about AI in restaurants

Not everyone is convinced the technology is necessary, and many give it little margin for error, according to a new survey.

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Yelp sues Google, alleging that it manipulates search results

The restaurant review site claimed that Google gives preference to its own content even when it’s of lower quality.

The company said demand for its technology took a hit after Wendy’s “surge pricing” backlash earlier this year. It is shifting its focus to pricing intelligence.

Tech Check: Consumers are too on edge right now for restaurants to mess with pricing. It’s a shame, because the industry could use the boost.

Some customers will have to show their courier a four-digit code to confirm they received their order.

The retail giant is working with the fast-food chain to give members of its Walmart+ program 25% discounts on digital orders and free Whoppers every three months.

Tech Check: Delivery apps have been showering customers with promotions lately as they compete for supremacy. Where does that leave restaurants?

Secret shoppers in a study from Intouch Insight were far less satisfied when their meal arrived after others were dropped off along the way—a common practice for apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.

Reality Check: Supermarkets are suspected of exploiting tech to boost prices. You know, like the capabilities that are as common as napkins in the restaurant business.

Alain.AI harnesses Coumont’s brain power to provide the chain’s operators with recipes, seasonal menus, culinary guidance and more.

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