Daily news and analysis about the food tech revolution
A total of 10.2 percent of all U.S. restaurants have permanently closed since the start of the pandemic, according to new research from food industry intelligence firm Datassential. The report […]
When was the last time you went grocery shopping? Prior to the pandemic, chances are good that you made a few trips per week to the store – a weekly […]
QSR chain Chipotle announced today that it has invested in autonomous delivery vehicle startup, Nuro. The amount invested was not disclosed and according to the press announcement, Chipotle’s investment is […]
Taco Bell today became the latest QSR brand to unveil plans for digital-centric store formats that emphasize off-premises meal formats like takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, according to a press […]
For the majority of restaurants around the U.S., last week marked the one-year anniversary since stay-at-home mandates initially forced dining rooms to close down. What’s followed has been 12 months […]
Among the things in the restaurant industry COVID-19 changed forever, businesses’ relationship to technology is a big one. Historically, many restaurants have been slow to adopt much, if any, technology […]
Digital signage platform Raydiant announced today it has joined Toast’s Partner network and will now integrate with the latter’s digital menu app. The main goal of the partnership is to […]
This is the web version of our newsletter. Sign up today to get updates on the rapidly changing nature of the food tech industry. Spoon Editor in Chief Chris Albrecht posed an […]
Consider the sushi conveyor belt. That wondrous, autonomous carrying mechanism that brought delicious bits of salmon, toro and more, right to your seat. While this used to be a kind […]
A couple weeks ago, college was the latest potential growth market for ghost kitchens. Today, it’s big-box retailers like Walmart. Recently an Ontario, Canada-based company called Ghost Kitchens launched its […]
Location tech company BlueDot today announced two new features the company says will improve speed of service as well as personalization for restaurant customers, according to an email sent to […]
McDonald’s is considering selling part of AI startup Dynamic Yield, which it acquired in 2019, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The original intention behind the $300 […]
