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The latest news and trends in restaurant technology

5 ways tech can fuel target marketing

By Simedar Jackson on Sep. 19, 2016

Facing competition from independents, chains find techie ways to sell their local appeal.

Operators dial up digital ordering

Sponsored content from our partner Comcast Business on Aug. 30, 2017

Restaurants are focusing on digital platforms that make it convenient to order and pay for takeout with a tablet, smartphone or voice-controlled personal assistant and skip the line at pickup.

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Burger chain tests facial recognition for ordering and loyalty

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 20, 2017

CaliBurger says the technology is part of its strategy to compete against Amazon in the digital world.

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Root taps beer blogger for pairing partnership

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Sep. 18, 2012

When a New Orleans journalist reached out to an enthusiastic beer blogger and a trend-bucking restaurant owner for an article on restaurants offering better beers, little did he know he’d be playing matchmaker.

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