Technology
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Will dine for travel: OpenTable lets loyalty members redeem points at Kayak
With Kayak's CEO at the helm of both brands, the combination lets customers decide whether to save on certain restaurant meals or their hotel stays.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 18, 2019
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McDonald's Israel adopts sensor-powered tech to assist blind customers
RightHear technology helps blind customers navigate the restaurant through voice instructions announced through their phone.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 17, 2019
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AmEx acquires Japanese restaurant reservation startup
The purchase of Pocket Concierge is the latest example of a credit card company leveraging diner preferences toward personalized experiences.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 16, 2019
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Subway expands mobile marketing abroad after 10X ROI in US test
The sandwich chain is extending its personalized marketing efforts to Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom to boost loyalty.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 15, 2019
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OpinionPutting pizza delivery apps to the test
Restaurant Dive reviewed ordering technology from Domino's, Pizza Hut and Papa John's to see if they are worth the investment or just a marketing gimmick.
By Emma Liem , Julie Littman • Jan. 14, 2019
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From wearables to AI: How a startup looks to change the restaurant industry
Presto, which provides tabletop tablets to Applebee's and Red Lobster, developed smartwatch-like devices for serving staff and an artificial intelligence platform to improve operations.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 14, 2019
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Eatsa launches smart pickup shelves
The chain's digital pickup system, which links order management platforms to automated "spots" displaying customer names, is designed to reduce third-party delivery and to-go order errors.
By Emma Liem • Jan. 14, 2019
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BJ's Restaurants tests order-ahead, dine-in service
The company's partnership with Allset enables consumers to make reservations, order meals and pay the bill before arriving at the restaurant.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 13, 2019
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6 restaurant trends that could turn tables in 2019
A volatile labor market, growing consumer demand for delivery and a surge in casual dining occasions are among the movements to watch this year, according to industry analysts.
By Emma Liem • Jan. 07, 2019
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DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery
The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 04, 2019
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New app rates restaurant cleanliness
HDScores offers a subscription-based platform with health ratings for over 1 million businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops and drive-thrus.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 04, 2019
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Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment
The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 at over 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 03, 2019
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OpinionMake using mobile location data your New Year's marketing resolution
Understanding customer behavior and where they go before and after a visit can better improve a restaurant's marketing, Cuebiq's Brad Piggott says.
By Brad Piggott
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Coca-Cola leads $10M funding round in POS platform Omnivore
The soda giant's funding of the system, which enables POS platforms to integrate with third-party technologies, reflects growing demand for frictionless digital experiences.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 21, 2018
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Our 7 best stories of 2018
As we begin the new year, Restaurant Dive is taking a look back at our top stories since our launch on Oct. 1.
By Restaurant Dive staff
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OpinionFaster, better, smarter: Why restaurants need AI now
Absolutdata co-founder and CEO Anil Kaul discusses why now is the best time to integrate machine learning into restaurant operations and how it will benefit profit margins.
By Anil Kaul
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A restaurant's next big financial risk isn't bad reviews — it's data breaches
As hackers find new ways to gather coveted personal information, restaurants are quickly becoming a target for the internet underworld.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 18, 2018
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Buffalo Wild Wings' redesign delivers high-end sports bar experience
Inspire Brands takes the chain back to its roots with a stadium sports watching experience, an open-air bar and year-round patio, plus lounge areas replete with gaming systems.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 18, 2018
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Wendy's shares a syrupy holiday tale on Twitter
Illustrated "Twas the Night Before Maple Syrup Day" tweets encourage fans to sample the chain's new Maple Bacon Chicken Sandwich.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2018
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Roving Postmates robot will roll down LA sidewalks next year
Unleashed after a few less sophisticated prototypes, the autonomous cart called Serve carries 50 pounds and can travel 30 miles on a single electrical charge.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 14, 2018
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Opinion
How your restaurant can prepare for a crisis
Uproar PR CEO Catriona Harris warns that if brands don't take control of the narrative when things go wrong, the narrative will control them.
By Catriona Harris
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Papa John's debuts 'crusto-currency' reward program
The embattled pizza chain riffs on the crytocurrency craze with its improved Papa Rewards program.
By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 11, 2018
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Major Yelp shareholder calls for board shake-up
Missing earnings in 12 of the last 19 quarters, investors want the review site to step up the pace of innovation and take accountability for missteps.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 11, 2018
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OpinionThe future of food is digital
Stephen Chau, head of product at Uber Eats, shares the ways he predicts restaurants will be transformed by technology.
By Stephen Chau
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App connects diners with otherwise unsellable food
Now in seven countries, Too Good To Go lets restaurants sell expiring or excess food at discounted prices to consumers.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 06, 2018