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The latest news and trends in restaurant technology

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2022

Tech Check: Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International is the latest conglomerate to stack its concepts in a digital-only format. Here’s why the idea is a slam dunk.

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Sweetgreen to test fully automated restaurants next year

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

Using the Spyce technology acquired last year, the fast-casual concept said the robotic makelines could be “transformative.”

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Restaurant Brands International opens digital food hall in a former Burger King

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 07, 2022

KYLO Food Hall in downtown Miami offers items from Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse as well as local concepts. Customers can order from all of them at once.

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Why pickup shelves are a black hole for restaurant profits

Sponsored content from our partner Apex Order Pickup Solutions on Nov. 07, 2022

The ordinary pickup shelf is one of the most common types of restaurant equipment, yet it’s also one of the most likely to fail. It’s used dozens of times a day, if not hundreds, by takeout custome...

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Delivery continues to defy expectations, for now

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 04, 2022

Tech Check: Despite inflation, sales increased at the big providers and at many restaurants. It's starting to look unstoppable, but some red flags remain.

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Meez raises $11.5M for interactive recipe system

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The software allows chefs to convert static recipes into digital tools that can be shared, scaled and used as training materials. Meez said it can add thousands of dollars to an operation’s bottom line.

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Wow Bao unveils plans to plant flag in the metaverse

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 02, 2022

The technology is still evolving and consumer interest may vary, but CEO Geoff Alexander wants to put the mostly virtual fast-casual brand on the meta map.

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