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What’s next in restaurant technology

Robots, ghost kitchens, consolidation and the metaverse are the four developments we’ll be keeping a close eye on in 2022.

Technology

Applebee's sells first NFT as part of new 'Metaverse Mondays' series

The image of an abstract, technicolor burger sold for $25. The buyer also gets a year of free burgers.

Technology

Tech roundup: What’s on restaurants’ tech wish list?

Three CMOs describe the tech tools of their dreams. Also, Minneapolis makes its delivery fee cap permanent, Uber Eats goes to space and more.

Emerging Brands

Impossible Foods starts a restaurant brand

The delivery-only Impossible Shop offers exclusive recipes and new products from the plant-based meat maker. It's being served out of Dog Haus locations in eight states.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen will franchise in the U.S. for the first time

The 200-unit chain plans to get back to growth with the new strategy.

Technology

Diners will take all the technology they can get

Takeout and mobile apps are table stakes, but guests are also welcoming ghost kitchens, voice ordering and robots, Deloitte found.

Marketing

P.F. Chang's now sells clothes and cookware

The Asian chain wants to connect with its customers on a new level with hoodies, knives and woks, some of which quickly sold out.

Leadership

How will Texas Roadhouse change under CEO Jerry Morgan?

Kent Taylor’s hand-picked successor says he won’t tinker too much with the late founder’s brainchild, but at least one modern innovation could be in the works.

Consumer Trends