Why investors are pouring billions into restaurant technology
A look at 50 of the most notable deals this year shows how investors are increasingly eager to cash in on what is becoming an enormous market.Photo illustration by Restaurant Business / Shutterstock
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Financing
A weak U.K. economy gives some U.S. restaurants headaches
The Bottom Line: Domino’s, Papa John’s and Krispy Kreme all said challenges across the pond caused weakness in their results. That could portend to slowing global growth.
Technology
Ghost kitchens’ $1 trillion dream is fading
Tech Check: The delivery-only model is unlikely to live up to bold early projections. Some recent developments show where it might be headed.
Food
KFC’s new chicken nuggets were created to the Colonel’s specs
Behind the Menu: Kentucky Fried Nuggets, now in test, are the first to be hand-breaded with the chain’s original recipe. They're also perfectly sized for on-the-go eating.