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NewsDelli raises $7.2m
The online deli platform, from the founder of fashion marketplace Depop, aims to achieve a similar in food & beverage
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Leon rolls out self-serve kiosks
The hot drinks stations will open in 68 EG Group-owned petrol forecourts across the UK, following an initial trial at five locations
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Pub sector shifts towards data-led approach
Punch Pubs & Co has gone from being a 25% data-led business to 75%, delegates heard in a panel session at MCA’s Pub Conference on the changes in operators’ approach to tech
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Vita Mojo secures $30m in funding
The restaurant tech provider, which works with Leon, Gail’s and Nando’s, is being backed by Battery Ventures, one of the world’s leading early-stage investors
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Tech startup Ambl raises £1.3m
The platform offers real-time reservations to reduce losses from late cancellations and no shows
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CGA acquired by NielsenIQ
The acquisition builds on NielsenIQ’s 2009 investment in CGA and aims to deliver “the most innovative and granular” alcoholic beverage measurement and insights solution
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Fresho raises £8m in Series A funding
The platform provides solutions for chefs to choose exact quantities for their needs in an online shopping experience specifically tailored to the B2B food industry
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Foodsteps raises $4.1m to grow platform
The seed round will fund the expansion of the food tech startup, which allows businesses to measure and improve on sustainability
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Butchies: ‘Delivery has been huge for us’
The buttermilk fried chicken concept has used delivery-only kitchens to expand across London, founder Garrett FitzGerald told MCA’s Hostech conference
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Pret reveals next stage of Pret Perks
With a major marketing campaign planned, the scheme will introduce more enhanced personalisation, targeted promotion to add and retain subscribers, and deeper alignment with Pret’s brand values, MCA’s Hostech heard.
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Reef Technology: ‘We want people who are top of their game’
The virtual kitchen operator has launched hundreds of locations with YouTube influencers such as Sidemen and MrBeast, Hostech heard
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In pictures: MCA’s Hostech conference 2022
Itsu’s chief customer officer Neil Miller, Pret’s chief global digital officer Sarah Venning and KFC’s chief technology officer Jatin Chandwani presented at the conference
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Karakuri to launch automated frying solution
The tech start-up will launch an automated fryer later this year to join its meal-assembling robotic solution, CEO Barney Wragg announced at MCA’s Hostech conference
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McDonald’s, Pret, Itsu and KFC join Hostech
With less than one week to go, the tech conference returns to the Ham Yard Hotel on 27 April, featuring commentary from Tortilla, Corbin & King, Fridays, Pho, Turtle Bay and Pizza Pilgrims
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Deliveroo: ‘Consumer behaviour may moderate during the year’
The delivery platform achieved “solid growth” in Q1 2022 against the previous year, when lockdown restrictions were in place
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Tortilla to expand delivery kitchen network
The burrito restaurant brand has entered into a partnership with Growth Kitchen, which has just secured £3m in seed funding
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Neat Burger expands tech ahead of retail move
The SoftBank-backed vegan burger brand plans to roll out products to retail and direct-to-consumer and establish innovation centres in Chelsea and Manhatten
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Cash’s reign fades as Covid accelerates high street switch to card-only
Popular restaurant chains which stopped taking cash during the pandemic have turned their backs on it long-term in the latest sign of Britain’s shift towards going cash-free, The Observer reports
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Wendy’s operator joins Hostech
REEF Technology’s Chris Sargeant will discuss the SoftBank-backed company’s commitment to open 700 Wendy’s delivery-only kitchens in the U.S., Canada and the UK over the next five years
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Leon launches Club app
Leon launches the first iteration of its app ‘Leon Club’ today in response to feedback from guests on what they look for in a digital loyalty scheme.
