Technology

Gong cha to leverage tech investment to drive UK growth

The bubble tea brand plans to open four outlets this year.

Gong cha to leverage tech investment to drive UK growth

The bubble tea brand plans to open four outlets this year.

McDonald’s China to trial RFID chip technology to improve supply chain

This will cut down the time needed for stocktaking from one hour to 15 minutes.

Piccolo Me introduces its virtual brands' marketplace Munchiverse

It allows customers to order from different restaurants under one checkout.

McDonald’s Korea adds voice guidance service in self-serve kiosks

This is the first time in Asia that this service was added.

Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%

The British market is exempted from the commission hike.

Chopstix vies for further brand loyalty with new app

To celebrate the launch, new users of the app will also be able to grab five free Vegetable Spring Rolls.

Guzman y Gomez highlights personalisation potential in revamped app

The chain says customers can now create, customize and save their favorite orders in seconds.

Bella Italia operator pilots robot waiters

The “BellaBots” can carry plates and be arranged to perform and entertain.

Foodpanda launches meal donation feature in Asia

It aims to donate 200,000 meals across the region by the end of 2022.

McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns

The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.

Just Eat Takeaway.com, Domino’s ink exclusive trial partnership

The trial launches with 10 Domino’s owned stores across London, with a further 106 Domino’s franchise partner stores across the UK and Ireland...

KFC Malaysia launches 11 NFT artwork pieces

Fans can get their hands on eight of these exclusive NFTs at OpenSea whilst the remaining three will be up for grabs in a social contest on KFC’s...

Payments 101: How to select the right provider for your business

The rise of online shopping has seen businesses across all sectors change the way their customers engage with them. The past two years in particular...

Grab is testing food delivery with a self-driving car

The Island A.H.B.O.I. vehicle is also designed to be weather-proof and features built-in food warming and cooling technology.

Uber Eats teams up with Rakuten for payment service integration

Users will also be able to earn Rakuten Points when ordering through Uber Eats and pay for orders using earned points.

Starbucks inks regional partnership with Grab to boost customer experience

The team up will cover Southeast Asia’s six largest markets by 2024.

Papa John’s seeks to mainstream NFTs with new giveaway

The move is part of the brand’s campaign to promote its new Cheddar range.