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Barclaycard trials their new Transplater prototype app
Barclaycard trials their new Transplater prototype app
They are testing it in Frederick’s restaurants.
Costa Coffee launches virtual reality training programme
The coffee chain, which Whitbread is selling to Coca-Cola for £3.9 billion, saw profit grow 3.5% to £47 million in the six months to August 30.
Tossed partners with Yapster for internal communications
All their sites in the UK and in Dubai, UAE are expected to utilise the platform.
Deliveroo to launch new menu system with allergen information
The new feature will be used by Tortilla, Tommi’s Burger Joint, Mildreds and Chipotle during its initial trial in December.
UberEats to open 400 ‘virtual restaurants' in the UK
The food delivery aggregator partnered with hundreds of restaurants across the country to launch this initiative.
McDonald's new app allows customers to order on the go
The My McDonald's App also allows users to 'save' their favourite meals so they can easily order them at the tap of a button.
Greggs trials "click-and-collect" service
The new service allows customers to pre-order and collect a breakfast order through the Greggs Collect Manchester app.
Subway Europe appoints Cineplex Digital Media to install digital menu boards
The advertising firm will also be providing creative content and marketing initiatives to 5,400 of the chain’s outlets.
EXCLUSIVE: ICHIBUNS brands their buns with readable QR code
See how the Japanese chain aims to “make the wallet industry more exciting and dynamic.”
EXCLUSIVE: Uber Eats on Leveraging their Platform to Boost Restaurant Sales
Find out they plan to create more revenue opportunities for their restaurant partners.
Accessibility solution app RightHear to provide upgrade that reads menu items
The system is designed for blind and visually impaired customers and was initially deployed in all McDonald’s outlets in Israel.
Krispy Kreme partners with cloud-based HR platform elementsuite
The global doughnut brand will roll out the SaaS HR platform in the coming months.
Costa Coffee trials digital receipt platform Flux
The coffee chain’s central London stores are set to use the platform first.
PizzaExpress adds augmented reality update to Doughball gaming app
The game allows customers to play a virtual game of football using the brand's Dough Balls.
Food Standards Agency trials first use of blockchain
A further pilot is planned for July.
Deliveroo announces integration with ePOS system
Lightspeed customers will now see and process Deliveroo orders in their system.
McDonald's plans to add self-order kiosks to 1,000 stores each quarter
The global brand's modernisation programme will take place for the next eight to nine quarters.
