Chipotle’s first store opened in 1993. Several brands were tinkering with something like fast casual throughout the 1990s. The segment formalized just before 2000 when industry groups specializing in ...

Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland, contributors to Nation’s Restaurant News’ Speakerbox byline series and authors of the books “Delivering the Digital Restaurant” and “The Path to Digital Maturity,” ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - As online orders surge amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chipotle is going fully digital with a new spin on its restaurant concept. On Wednesday, Chipotle announced plans to open ...

In a world of AI chatbots and changing guest search behavior, the restaurant website is more important than ever.

We all know the story. The tortoise wins the race and beats the hare: “slow & steady wins the race.”’ The tortoise symbolizes endurance. The hare burns bright then flickers out.The restaurant industry ...

TakeOut7 operates two complementary platforms that address critical needs for independent restaurants. The company's flagship ordering platform utilizes an innovative "zero cost" business model, ...

As the dust of the pandemic settles and businesses turn their attention to pressing new issues on the horizon, new technology trends are taking the stage.... As the dust of the pandemic settles and ...

A few months ago, I tried to place an order for pickup via my favorite local restaurant’s mobile app, only to be told that the location I had chosen was unavailable. When I walked into the restaurant ...

New advocacy organization seeks to reconnect restaurants and their online customers and focus on helping restaurant owners thrive in a digital world. CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2023 / Today, ...