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Restaurant chains are on a tech-buying spree

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 26, 2021

Here's a look at some notable deals following recent investments by Yum Brands and Chipotle as the industry becomes more tech-savvy.

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Chipotle invests in self-driving delivery company Nuro

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 25, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has invested in a robotics company that operates a fleet of self-driving delivery vehicles.

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Grubhub sued for charging commissions on informational phone calls

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2021

A class-action suit alleges the delivery provider charges restaurants for all calls longer than 45 seconds regardless of whether the caller orders anything.

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From restaurant worker to Instagram restaurant owner

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 25, 2021

With the restaurant industry slowed by the pandemic, chefs, managers and servers are running productive businesses on Instagram, using the platform to market and sell signature items.

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DoorDash tops app downloads, but fast food gains ground

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 24, 2021

McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks all moved up as overall downloads grew by 20%, reflecting the massive adoption of food apps during the pandemic.

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Tech roundup: DoorDash to deliver COVID tests, fee caps dealt rare defeat

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 23, 2021

Also, the integration between Toast and digital signage provider Raydiant headlines a bunch of new partnerships.

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National Restaurant Association Show announces 16 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 19, 2021

The winners of the 2021 foodservice equipment innovation awards address top industry trends and challenges.

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'Jersey Shore' star Pauly D is latest celeb with a virtual concept

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 19, 2021

Pauly D's Italian Subs, another venture from Robert Earl's Virtual Dining Concepts, is available only on Grubhub.

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Heinz unveils touchless ketchup dispenser

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 19, 2021

Customers will be able to get ketchup and other condiments with a wave of their hand. The idea is to reduce touchpoints and give diners peace of mind amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

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COVID pulled Olo into the future, and it wants to bring restaurants along

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 18, 2021

As the company launches its IPO, CEO and founder Noah Glass talks about the industry’s increasingly digital future.

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