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Google to scale back its restaurant ordering feature

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 01, 2024

Order with Google, which allows customers to order within Google search or maps, will soon redirect them to other sites.

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Online ordering startup Owner.com raises $33M

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2024

The fast-growing company aims to help mom-and-pops build their online business with an “all-in-one” set of tools.

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Olo agrees to settle shareholder lawsuit for $9M

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 30, 2024

Investors accused the company of failing to properly disclose that it was losing Subway as a client. Olo continued to deny any wrongdoing.

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SevenRooms acquires text-message marketing app HeyPluto

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 30, 2024

It’s the first acquisition for the tech supplier and will allow restaurants to text their guests with the help of artificial intelligence.

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Yelp will use AI to generate restaurant descriptions

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 30, 2024

The short summaries are one of several new AI-powered features on the review site that are designed to make it easier for consumers to find what they're looking for.

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Restaurants downshift on electric vehicle chargers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2024

At least one early EV adopter reports strong marketing benefits, but a host of other advocates are showing more reserve about the prospects, at least for now.

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Jersey Mike's gives artificial intelligence a try

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2024

The sub-sandwich chain is testing a system that fields phoned-in takeout orders and provides information about the menu and store.

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The New Driver of Restaurant Customer Satisfaction: Innovation

Sponsored content from our partner SoundHound AI on Jan. 23, 2024

As customer service and satisfaction are more important than ever for staying in business, learn more about how technology, AI and more can help restaurants succeed now and in the future.

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