Continue to Site >>>

technology

Operations

Panera Bread digital channels suffer national outage

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 25, 2024

Panera cafes are open, but digital ordering systems are down, including kiosks in stores. Workers say they have been given no explanation.

Operations

Can AI solve the challenge of mass producing a truly artisanal sourdough?

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 19, 2024

The Croatian food engineers at Boogie Lab are bringing an AI-trained "smart fermenter" to the U.S. in partnership with Delmonico's steakhouse co-owner Dennis Turcinovic. Together they will launch the Boogie Bread bakery brand in North America.

Emerging Brands

Wonder raises $700M, says it's 'time to scale'

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 19, 2024

The delivery-centric food hall startup founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore has now raised $1.5 billion to date and plans to expand to 90 locations by the end of next year.

Emerging Brands

MrBeast Burger owner Virtual Dining Concepts acquires Man Vs Fries

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 18, 2024

The fry-centric virtual restaurant brand has nearly tripled in size since the acquisition thanks to partnerships with Mexican chains such as On the Border and Monterey’s Little Mexico.

Technology

AI supplier Presto lays off 18% of staff in latest sign of turbulence

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 18, 2024

The San Carlo, Calif.-based technology company also raised $1.2 million in a stock offering that it said will keep it afloat through April 1.

Technology

For restaurant tech, 'unified commerce' is the new 'omnichannel'

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 18, 2024

Tech Check: More restaurants are looking to align their tech stacks from front to back, taking cues from a revolution already underway in retail.

Technology

McDonald's hit with a system outage in some parts of the world

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 15, 2024

Restaurants in Japan, the U.K. and Australia were among those hit with an IT outage. The company says the issue is now being resolved.

Emerging Brands

C3 CEO Sam Nazarian acquires Kitchen United's ghost kitchens

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 14, 2024

The properties will become part of a new digital restaurant company called Everybody Eats that will include C3 and Nextbite.

Technology

Three best practices to maintain food quality when operating multiple locations

Sponsored content from our partner MarginEdge on Mar. 14, 2024

Maintaining consistent food quality is not just important, but essential for multi-unit restaurants.

Technology

LoopAI raises $6M for app that automates third-party delivery bookkeeping

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 13, 2024

The startup also uses AI to identify mistakes and complaints with the goal of making delivery more profitable.

  • Page 4