Restaurant operators today are navigating one of the most complex environments the industry has ever faced. Inflation, rising taxes, higher labor costs, and shifting consumer expectations are putting sustained pressure on profitability. Many operators are [...]|
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 [...]|
Vox AI, an Amsterdam-based startup, has raised $8.7 million in seed funding to advance its autonomous voice platform for quick-service restaurants. The round, led by global venture capital firm Headline with participation from True, Simon [...]| restauranttechnologynews.com
Fast-casual rivals Chipotle Mexican Grill and Cava Group have taken an unusual step for direct competitors by joining forces to back the same technology startup. Their shared partner is Hyphen, a San Jose-based foodservice automation [...]| restauranttechnologynews.com
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 [...]| restauranttechnologynews.com
Crunchtime Information Systems and QSR Automations have confirmed plans to merge, creating a comprehensive restaurant technology provider that spans the entire lifecycle of food service—from ingredient ordering through kitchen execution. Founded in 1995, Crunchtime built [...]| restauranttechnologynews.com
Metafoodx, a San Francisco-based AI food operations company, announced today it has raised $9.4 million in funding to expand the development and deployment of its 3D scanner and analytics platform designed to help commercial kitchens [...]| restauranttechnologynews.com
