Restaurants stories
Builders face higher glazing costs as phased energy-efficiency rules force homes and other buildings to meet tougher R values from Thursday.
New restaurant booking platform First Table has launched in New Zealand, offering 50% off the food bill for early diners.
A Christchurch restaurant faces NZD $20,000 in fines after WorkSafe found months of ignored Covid-19 rules and missing vaccine-pass checks.
Mandates can curb infections, but they also risk bullying, staff losses and compensation claims when workers refuse vaccination.
Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.
TeamViewer's remote tech now powers Sony BRAVIA displays, boosting maintenance and support efficiencies in key commercial settings like malls and airports.
Square's new integration with SevenRooms aims to revolutionise hospitality management, enabling seamless data sharing for personalised guest experiences.
Intel introduces a new range of AI products, marking a revolutionary shift in their architecture, to accelerate AI implementation worldwide.
Competition is heating up in APAC's QSR industry. To stay profitable, restaurants must embrace digital transformation and personalized marketing.
Restaurant Brands partners with Ant Group for digital transformation across Asia Pacific to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
AI is transforming hospitality with 85% of Australia's venues using it for data analytics, inventory management, and personalised marketing to boost revenue and efficiency.
FoodByUs launches Price Tracking feature in Australia, giving 90,000 venues real-time pricing insights to optimise purchasing, cut costs, and boost profits.
Australian hospitality businesses are turning to AI and automation, with 85% using these technologies to enhance efficiency and guest experiences, notes SevenRooms report.
Australian fintech Zeller partners with Oracle Simphony to streamline payments for the hospitality sector, offering cost-effective and efficient integration for QSRs, cafes, and restaurants.
Access Group rolls out Small Business Software Grants, offering $10,000 each to 10 Australian SMEs amid soaring costs.
Despite a tough business climate, software firms ranked third least likely to sell in 2024, displaying remarkable resilience.
Visa and Global Payments have partnered to introduce 'Mobile Tap' in Singapore, which allows SMEs to accept digital payments.
Adyen and Australia's Grill'd have expanded their partnership to enhance customer experience and support international payments.
5-year deal inked between DXC Technology and Jollibee Foods to boost digital transformation across 3,200+ stores.
SoftBank Robotics announces its partnership with Sushi Machines to offer optimal robotic and AI solutions for restaurants in Australia.