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FreeBookings steps into the ring with OpenTable

 By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Nov. 10, 2011

You may have seen Livebookings, Europe's largest online restaurant reservation service provider, seated next to OpenTable, their American equivalent, at the 2011 NRA Show in Chicago. That may be the last time they sit comfortably at the same table.

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A GPS for locating tables

 By Amanda Kooser on Nov. 14, 2012

David Jones operates five Blazing Onion locations, but only one has achieved a coveted four-star average review on Yelp.

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RB’s parent buys FSTEC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 26, 2014

The parent company of Restaurant Business has acquired FSTEC, the food service industry’s premier technology conference and exhibition.

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Wendy’s takes ordering next-level

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 01, 2015

As a one-upmanship to the ordering capabilities Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A added to their mobile apps last quarter, Wendy’s is testing a beacon-based version of its app.

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How to avoid online ordering meltdowns

By Ellen Muraskin on Jan. 19, 2016

The challenge for restaurateurs is figuring out how to bring online ordering into their operations, without screwing over the kitchen with added requests.

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5 game-changing tech platforms

By Sara Rush Wirth on Sep. 29, 2016

These new innovations have the potential to shake up everything from the workforce to food away from home.

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7 surprising things learned at FSTEC

By Mary Chapman on Sep. 21, 2017

From the first keynote speaker’s revelation that Tesla has plans to drive into the restaurant space, surprising comments and implications kept FSTEC attendees’ ears and eyes open.

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CaliBurger parent secures $10M for its burger-flipping robot

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 15, 2018

The company hopes to roll out robotic technology to other operators.

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