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Restaurant delivery is coming to ChatGPT
Oct 7, 2025 · Consumers will soon be able to order food and make restaurant reservations by talking to a chatbot. AI company OpenAI this week announced that it is integrating popular apps into its …
Restaurant sales and traffic challenges dominated 2025
5 days ago · Restaurant sales and traffic challenges were a huge story in 2025. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive looks at the most popular episodes of the year.
The owner of Papa Murphy's is putting itself on the market
Nov 18, 2025 · System sales last quarter declined while earnings per share declined 16%. The restaurant business has struggled, particularly in the U.S., with weakening sales as consumers slow …
ChatGPT can now recommend restaurants on OpenTable - Restaurant …
Mar 24, 2023 · On Thursday, OpenAI unveiled about a dozen plugins that will allow ChatGPT to interact with other sites, including OpenTable, Expedia and Instacart. So how can restaurants that use …
McDonald's is making value part of its franchise standards
Dec 8, 2025 · The new standard applies to franchisees in the U.S. and its biggest international markets. The company informed operators of the new franchising standards in system messages on Monday, …
More restaurant tables going to singles and groups this Valentine's Day
Jan 30, 2025 · Pat plans and executes menu, food and drink stories for Restaurant Business and hosts the weekly Menu Talk podcast. She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation.
Uber Eats is adding reservations via its partnership with OpenTable
May 14, 2025 · The strategy should allow Uber Eats to capture more dining occasions beyond just delivery and takeout, while also driving revenue to its ride-sharing business. Uber Eats rival …
Jonathan Maze - Restaurant Business
The Bottom Line: What will it take to get consumers to return to restaurant chains this year? This is one of the big questions we have about the restaurant industry in 2026.
Consumer Trends - Restaurant Business
6 days ago · But some independent operators keep showing their resilience, making Restaurant Business’ annual ranking of the 100 top-grossing independent restaurants. This year’s list boasts 19 …