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Technology can be a tool to help manage the immediate gaps in the workforce both in recruiting, onboarding and in engaging and retaining employees.

Honeywell to be exclusive building technologies supplier for Nexii construction projects.

Blu Jam Café upgraded its six locations to NCR Aloha Essentials, which bundles visibility into third-party sales, labor costs, order and pay at table, and payments in one monthly subscription.

How might this be achieved? Through investments in technologies that amplify employee experiences.

As a result of the worker shortage, many hospitality players are increasingly looking for new technological ways to bridge the gap.  One of them is customer service (CX) via chat. 

Through a seamless integration to Oracle MICROS RES 3700 and Simphony platforms, Appsuite and TableSafe offer gift cards, loyalty and CRM together with pay-at-the-table in a premium end-to-end solution for dine-in restaurants.

Iconic New York brand’s total number of locations top 400.

Science-backed videos from Lysol Pro Solutions Expert Panel offer advice to business owners, as Tripadvisor updates Travel Safe feature.

Stadium is seeing a "much higher use-rate" of the tap to pay functionality as well as a decrease in wait times at its concessions and retail stands.

Brightloom uses first-party data, machine learning and predictive modeling to deliver results for more than 30 brands.

HT catches up with Joe Scutellaro, the principal owner of Automat Kitchen in Jersey City, N.J., to get the scoop on this updated self-service concept that uses online ordering, self-service kiosks, SMS messaging, pickup cubbies and more..

In 2020, the brand experienced a 20% increase in unit growth and is on track to double in size by 2023 due to it's investment in technology.

Bob Andersen most recently held the position of Executive Vice President of the United Franchise Group (UFG) food division including The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Jon Smith Subs.

Dutch-X, a New York-based delivery service provider,  recently acquired a fleet of Tern electric cargo bikes to help make deliveries in the Big Apple.

During 2020, Sheryl Hoskins was able to quickly pivot the company with new technology innovations, maintain employee morale, and then complete a successful acquisition. She led Upserve through a buyout by LightspeedPOS. 

TableSafe Payments data sees growing revenues, transactions in 2021.

As businesses reopen after a year of quarantine, employees want to work at a place where they are both appreciated and will bring home enough money to pay the bills.

The hospitality tech company, a Start Up Alley finalist at MURTEC 2020, will use funding to fuel additional growth, expand developer capabilities and enhance its e-commerce platform.

Ahead of National Drive-Thru Day on July 24,  HT caught up with Ryan Stansbury, Vice President of Franchise Development at PJ’s Coffee, to talk about the difference drive-thrus make for the brand's bottom line.

The software offers menu scheduling & day-parting.

b green rewards’ app debuted July 20 and includes a native delivery integration.

To encourage sustainability, Just Salad will expand its Reusable Bowl Program to digital orders and offer participating customers loyalty rewards in its mobile app in 2022.

Inflation is changing purchasing behavior for majority of consumers. 74% of consumers surveyed plan to cut back on bar and restaurant spending with further inflation.

Here are the key aspects of mobile location technology, what matters and what brands should consider before making the investment.