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ChowNow lays off 20% of its staff in tech's latest cutback

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 14, 2022

CEO Chris Webb said the online ordering company is doing well, but is preparing for capital markets to freeze up. “It feels like this storm is about to hit.”

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Wow Bao to open vending machines nationwide

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 13, 2022

The Asian bao chain is starting with 50 kiosks this week in Florida and Georgia through a partnership with Automated Retail Technologies.

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Wings and Rings adds robotic fry cook Flippy to Kentucky restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The wing chain said the bot will make the kitchen more efficient, freeing up workers to wait tables.

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C3 to add outlets in hotels, stadiums with help from new investors

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The fast-growing, digital-first restaurant group will also expand its footprint in the UAE.

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Despite cryptocurrency’s swoon, these restaurants remain believers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The value of bitcoin and other digital money has plummeted this year, and few consumers use it to pay for food. But early adopters say they're in it for the long haul.

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