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Virtual Dining Concepts branches into software with Linked Eats

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 08, 2024

The new product, from the company known for virtual restaurant brands including MrBeast Burger, is designed to help restaurants grow third-party delivery revenue with automated error management and dynamic pricing.

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Company linked to Travis Kalanick brings bulk restaurant delivery to LA

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 02, 2024

Picnic delivers food from more than 100 restaurants to select offices and apartment buildings with no fee or tip.

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How AI is helping BJ's Restaurants see the future

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 02, 2024

The casual-dining chain is using an AI tool that can pinpoint sales weeks in advance, allowing managers to make smarter staffing decisions.

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AI in the drive-thru is only a matter of time

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 27, 2024

Tech Check: McDonald’s recent setback aside, the technology is on track to become a standard feature of fast food. The benefits are just too good to ignore.

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Judge rejects $30B Visa, Mastercard swipe fee settlement

By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 26, 2024

The decision could force card companies to negotiate a settlement more favorable to restaurants and other merchants.

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Cinnaholic sues POS provider Revel over 'debilitating' outages

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 26, 2024

The Atlanta-based cinnamon roll chain alleged that the tech provider knew about the flaws because other restaurants have had the same problems.

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Local Kitchens raises $40M to open more high-tech food halls

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 25, 2024

The 12-unit multi-brand restaurant chain plans to expand into Southern California with its enlightened take on the ghost kitchen model.

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NYC bill would allow third-party delivery commissions of up to 43%

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2024

Delivery apps said the expanded fees would allow restaurants to opt in to additional marketing services. A restaurant group called it a “pay to play” scheme.

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