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#Toast Launches Conversational #AI Assistant to Help #Restaurant Ops #Work Faster and Smarter | #RestTechNews zurl.co/iBkHo
Toast Launches Conversational AI Assistant to Help Restaurant Operators Work Faster and Smarter |
Toast has launched a major expansion of the Toast IQ intelligence ecosystem with a conversational AI assistant for restaurants and food and beverage retailers. With access to real-time and historical data across approximately 148,000 customer [...]
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October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Spotlight Interview: #Li-ranNavon #CEO and Founder of #Sauce | #RestTechNews zurl.co/Xhdpc
Spotlight Interview: Li-ran Navon, CEO and Founder of Sauce |
In the delivery-first era, independent restaurants have faced an uphill battle to compete with major brands and third-party marketplaces that dominate customer relationships and margins. That imbalance has sparked a new wave of restaurant technology [...]
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October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#Restaurant #Tech Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization | #RestTechNews zurl.co/ws0St
Restaurant Technology Consolidation Accelerates as Investors Favor Scale Over Specialization |
As venture capital funding tightens and early-stage investors seek liquidity, consolidation is rapidly reshaping the restaurant technology sector. Once defined by a fragmented ecosystem of hyper-specialized startups—offering tools for everything from point-of-sale (POS) to loyalty [...]
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July 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#SynergySuite Raises $12 Million to Expand #AI #BOH Platform | #RestTechNews zurl.co/l1jId
SynergySuite Raises $12 Million to Expand AI-Powered Back-of-House Platform |
SynergySuite has secured $12 million in new funding to advance its AI-powered back-of-house platform, underscoring the growing appetite among investors and restaurant operators for practical applications of artificial intelligence in day-to-day operations. The round, announced [...]
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August 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Humanoid Service #Robots #AI and Theatrics on Display at #Beijing’s Latest #Restaurant Dining Innovation | #RestTechNews zurl.co/e1MNC
Humanoid Service Robots, AI and Theatrics on Display at Beijing’s Latest Restaurant Dining Innovation |
Beijing’s E-Town technology hub has unveiled a dining experience that blends theatrical spectacle with operational automation: a fully robot-themed restaurant where humanoid robots bartend, slice cakes with unerring precision, prepare pancakes and coffee, and even [...]
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August 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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New eBook Reveals How #QSRs Are Scaling Smarter w #Handheld #POS and Self-Service #Kiosks | #RestTechNews zurl.co/KV6cP
New eBook Reveals How Quick Service Restaurants Are Scaling Smarter with Handheld POS and Self-Service Kiosks |
Starfleet Research, the IT market research division of Starfleet Media, has released a new eBook, The Future of Fast: How QSRs Are Scaling Smarter with Handheld Ordering and Self-Service Kiosks. The free, research-driven guide, independently [...]
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August 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#AlphaGrill by #AniaiPowers #NewBurgerStation at One of the World’s Busiest #Airports #Robot #Automated | #RestTechNews zurl.co/M4X9O
Alpha Grill by Aniai Powers New Burger Station at One of the World’s Busiest Airports |
Alpha Grill, an automated burger-cooking robot developed by Aniai, has been deployed at Burger Station by CJ Freshway, located on the 4th floor (ground level) of Gourmet Bridge in Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport, [...]
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April 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#LomanAI Secures $3.5 Million to Help #Restaurants Automate the #Phones | #RestTechNews zurl.co/mRvZW
Loman AI Secures $3.5 Million to Help Restaurants Automate the Phones |
Loman AI, an Austin-based startup focused on automating restaurant phone calls, has raised $3.5 million in a seed round led by Next Coast Ventures with participation from TenOneTen Ventures and Antler. Founded in 2024, the [...]
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August 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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#Chowbus Gains Momentum as #Restaurant Ops Embrace #FullStack #Tech | #RestTechNews zurl.co/ggZqw
Chowbus Gains Momentum as Restaurant Operators Embrace Full Stack Technology |
When Chowbus shifted its focus from food delivery to full-stack restaurant technology in 2022, the move reflected a broader reckoning in the restaurant industry. Delivery had boomed during the pandemic, but the economics were becoming [...]
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September 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Like this is new? Its just better than ever ~> How Small Restaurants Are Serving Up Success w #Payments #Tech and #Onlin Ordering | #RestTechNews zurl.co/TgeAE
How Small Restaurants Are Serving Up Success With Payments Technology and Online Ordering |
Small restaurants continue to dominate the U.S. foodservice industry, where nine out of 10 businesses employ less than 50 people, according to the National Restaurant Association. However, with tighter margins, smaller restaurants have historically tended [...]
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July 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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How Generative #AI Is Powering Smarter Menus, Better #Marketing and Streamlined #Restaurant Ops | #RestTechNews zurl.co/YH0wK
How Generative AI Is Powering Smarter Menus, Better Marketing, and Streamlined Restaurant Operations |
Across the restaurant landscape, a quiet revolution is underway. It’s not about new flavors or faster delivery; it’s about algorithms. Specifically, generative AI, a branch of artificial intelligence that’s no longer just the domain of [...]
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June 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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#Boom Eyes Expansion with $12.7 Million Raise to Advance Autonomous Operations for #Hotels and Short Term Rentals | #RestTechNews zurl.co/mRIfc
Boom Eyes Global Expansion with $12.7 Million Raise to Advance Autonomous Operations for Hotels and Short-Term Rentals |
Boom, positioning itself as the world’s first AI-powered property management system (AiPMS), has closed a $12.7 million funding round led by Avenue Growth Partners. The new capital will fuel expansion into additional markets, hiring across [...]
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October 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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80% of #Restaurant Operators Prioritize Real-Time #Data Visibility, But Fewer Than 50% Have Implemented It | #RestTechNews zurl.co/EBvTe
Research: 80% of Restaurant Operators Prioritize Real-Time Data Visibility, But Fewer Than 50% Have Implemented It |
Crunchtime Information Systems, the leading provider of operations management solutions for the restaurant industry, has shared the results of a comprehensive research study conducted in partnership with Technomic, based on a nationwide survey of 300+ [...]
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September 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#FocusGroup Launches Smart #WiFi Platform to Power #Hotel Guest Engagement and #Loyalty | #RestTechNews zurl.co/thJ67
Focus Group Launches Smart WiFi Platform to Power Hotel Guest Engagement and Loyalty |
Focus Group, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of essential business technology and connectivity solutions, has launched Focus WiFi Intelligence – a new digital engagement platform under its specialist division, Focus on Hospitality. Focus [...]
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September 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#Rhombus Launches #AI to Give #Restaurants Customized Ops Intelligence and Automated Event Responses | #RestTechNews zurl.co/p4YXj
Rhombus Launches AI Solution to Give Restaurants Customized Operational Intelligence and Automated Event Responses |
Rhombus, a leader in cloud-managed physical security solutions, has launched Rhombus Insights, an AI-powered solution that empowers businesses to measure virtually anything their cameras can see and automate responses based on those specific observations. The [...]
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September 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#DoorDash Buys #SevenRooms for $1.2 Billion to Broaden #Restaurant Services and #Tech Capabilities Beyond #Delivery | #RestTechNews zurl.co/XVIsj
DoorDash Buys SevenRooms for $1.2 Billion to Broaden Restaurant Services and Tech Capabilities Beyond Delivery |
DoorDash has announced its acquisition of restaurant technology company SevenRooms for $1.2 billion, marking one of the largest strategic bets in the hospitality tech sector in recent years. This move signals a deliberate step by [...]
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May 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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How Fleet Management #Tech Enhances Efficiency and Safety in #Restaurant and #Foodservice Ops | #RestTechNews zurl.co/uSEsf
How Fleet Management Technology Enhances Efficiency and Safety in Restaurant and Foodservice Operations |
Restaurant and foodservice fleet managers are adopting innovative technologies that are revolutionizing how perishable goods and prepared food are transported—improving both efficiency and safety. GPS tracking systems are now commonplace, allowing restaurants and distributors to [...]
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May 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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#Starbucks Deploys #AI and #AR to Speed Inventory Counts from Hours to Minutes | | #RestTechNews zurl.co/GzYMx
Starbucks Deploys AI and AR to Speed Inventory Counts from Hours to Minutes |
Starbucks is accelerating its push into AI-powered back-of-house technology with the rollout of a new automated inventory counting system. The tool, already live in thousands of company-operated locations, will be deployed across all Starbucks-operated stores [...]
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September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Cryptocurrency Adoption in #Restaurants Gains Momentum Amid Growing Consumer #Demand and Operational Incentives | #RestTechNews # zurl.co/xegws
Cryptocurrency Adoption in Restaurants Gains Momentum Amid Growing Consumer Demand and Operational Incentives |
Cryptocurrency, once viewed as a speculative asset with limited real-world utility, is steadily gaining traction as a legitimate payment option in the restaurant industry. While still in the early stages of adoption, a growing number [...]
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July 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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How #Restaurants Are Building Invisible Support Teams With #AI #Chatbots and Smart #Cameras | #RestTechNews zurl.co/OufGD
How Restaurants Are Building Invisible Support Teams With AI Chatbots and Smart Cameras |
Restaurants are increasingly deploying virtual assistants and AI bots to handle routine inquiries like menu details, loyalty queries, and order tracking, freeing up human staff for more complex service tasks. Enterprise platforms like Salesforce Agentforce [...]
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June 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#DavesHotChicken Accelerates #AI and Automation Strategy as Growth Surges Past 300 Locations | #RestTechNews zurl.co/qkX67
December 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#GiftAMeal Meal-Sharing #App Surpasses 1,000 U.S. #Restaurant Partners | #RestTechNews zurl.co/VDvck
GiftAMeal Meal-Sharing App Surpasses 1,000 U.S. Restaurant Partners |
GiftAMeal, the innovative meal-sharing app, proudly announces a significant milestone: surpassing 1,000 restaurant partners across the United States. This achievement highlights the company’s continued growth and impact in addressing food insecurity through its unique platform. [...]
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February 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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#Deliverect Launches #AI Library to Automate #Restaurant Ops and Optimize #Marketing | #RestTechNews zurl.co/rMBsZ
Deliverect Launches AI Agent Library to Automate Restaurant Operations and Optimize Marketing Performance |
Deliverect, the global food-tech SaaS company transforming restaurant and retail operations, today announced the launch of its AI Agent Library, the first library of plug-and-play artificial intelligence agents designed specifically for the restaurant industry. Developed [...]
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December 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#GrubMarket Secures $50 Million to Fuel Growth of #AI for Streamlining the #Restaurant #Food Supply Chain | #RestTechNews zurl.co/wIuJ6
GrubMarket Secures $50 Million to Fuel Growth of AI Solution for Streamlining the Restaurant Food Supply Chain |
GrubMarket, a private food technology company, has secured $50 million in Series G funding, bringing its valuation to over $3.5 billion. While the company has seen steady growth, this investment highlights its increasing focus on [...]
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March 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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#HiAuto Picks Up Speed with $15 Million Funding Round to Fuel Its #AI #DriveThru Voice Assistant | #RestTechNews zurl.co/xT5mE
Hi Auto Picks Up Speed with $15 Million Funding Round to Fuel Its AI-Powered Drive-Thru Voice Assistant |
Hi Auto, an Israel-based startup pioneering AI-powered voice ordering for drive-thru restaurants, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Delek Motors, along with participation from the Zisapel Family, Vasuki Tech [...]
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April 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM