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Mobile advances, ‘smaller data’ & other observables from tech’s big show

 By Robert Grimes on Oct. 22, 2014

Mobility and tablets took the center stage at this year's FSTec show, as well as marketing functions and the collection and use of data.

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Distribution goes digital

 By Sam Smith on Aug. 31, 2015

A recent survey from Technomic found restaurant operators are cutting purchasing costs by an average of 12 to 13 percent (including shipping) by buying online.

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3 lessons from a year of third-party delivery

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 02, 2016

Working with third-party delivery services hasn't been perfect for Umami Burger. Here, the chain shares some lessons learned along the way.

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Facing the music: In-house playlists

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 14, 2017

The NRA is pushing for more transparency in music licensing so operators can create playlists without fear of having to pay up to $150,000 for a music-use violation.

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Fazoli’s debuts loyalty app

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 06, 2017

The app allows users to earn points as well as find their nearest location and order and pay for pickup online.

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Chipotle adds delivery to 1,500 restaurants with DoorDash

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2018

The deal comes just days after Chipotle's CEO vowed to provide more consumers “access” to the brand.

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Menu it digitally

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2012

Digital menu boards provide virtually limitless opportunities for merchandising menu items. Additions or revisions—to accommodate nutritional postings or price changes—can be made quickly. And for multi-unit operations, centralized control of the menu is especially important.

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Dunkin' Donuts mobile app adds support for Apple's Passbook

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 05, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced its mobile app for iPhone and iPod Touch has added support for Apple's Passbook, allowing people to run on Dunkin’ faster and more conveniently than ever before.

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When it comes to food, technology is changing the game

Nov. 24, 2014

The big data accessible today should help to foster sustainability in the production and distribution of food. Just look at what can be accomplished through a "hackathon."

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Domino’s marketing approaches nearly outnumber its tech offerings

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 08, 2015

Supplementing celebrity endorsements with faux PSAs and large-scale product giveaways, Domino’s aims to give digital ordering an even bigger slice of the (pizza) pie.

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