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DoorDash to shut down Sally the RobotDoorDash to shut down Sally the Robot

The salad-making robot hasn't met expectations, said DoorDash, which last year acquired Sally’s parent company, Chowbotics.

byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
Jul 8, 2022
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How kiosks are shaping the modern foodservice and retail landscapes
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How kiosks are shaping the modern foodservice and retail landscapesHow kiosks are shaping the modern foodservice and retail landscapes
Jul 7, 2022
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K-12 Schools
5 tech things: Whitsons upgrades K-12 unit-level communication network5 tech things: Whitsons upgrades K-12 unit-level communication network
byMike Buzalka
Jul 6, 2022
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Senior Dining & Meals
5 tech things: Singing robot delivers food, clears tables and tells jokes at retirement village5 tech things: Singing robot delivers food, clears tables and tells jokes at retirement village
byMike Buzalka
Jun 29, 2022
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Equipment
Sodexo brings new technology to Catholic Health Services in MiamiSodexo brings new technology to Catholic Health Services in Miami
byReyna Estrada
Jun 28, 2022
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K-12 Schools
How rising costs and tech innovation could impact culinary schoolsHow rising costs and tech innovation could impact culinary schools
byJoe Guszkowski
Jun 27, 2022
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Chartwells Higher Ed expands campus dining tech partnership
5 tech things: Chartwells Higher Ed expands campus dining tech partnership
Jun 22, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
QR code menu
Operations
Is it time to retire your QR code menu?
Is it time to retire your QR code menu?
Jun 21, 2022
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byJonathan Deutsch, PhD
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Robots to return to Ohio State this fall
5 tech things: Robots to return to Ohio State this fall
Jun 15, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
picnic pizza robot
Colleges & Universities
More colleges primed to get automated pizza assembly
More colleges primed to get automated pizza assembly
Jun 15, 2022
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byFSD Staff
robot delivery
Equipment
Grubhub rolling out new robots at Ohio State, with more campuses to come
Grubhub rolling out new robots at Ohio State, with more campuses to come
Jun 13, 2022
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byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
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Colleges & Universities
Sodexo to launch new mobile app
Sodexo to launch new mobile app
Jun 9, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Equipment
Sodexo to roll out new app
Sodexo to roll out new app
Jun 9, 2022
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Tully Cafe kiosks
K-12 Schools
At Boston College, tech finds ways to complement 'old-school service'
At Boston College, tech finds ways to complement 'old-school service'
Jun 9, 2022
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byJulianne Pepitone
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Grocery Stores
5 tech things: Digital now accounts for a third of restaurant and c-store orders, report finds
5 tech things: Digital now accounts for a third of restaurant and c-store orders, report finds
Jun 8, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Grocery Stores
5 tech things: Checkout-less markets replace c-stores at University of Denver
5 tech things: Checkout-less markets replace c-stores at University of Denver
Jun 1, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Equipment
4 tech trends that jumped out at the National Restaurant Association Show
4 tech trends that jumped out at the National Restaurant Association Show
May 26, 2022
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byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
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Business & Industry
5 tech things: Wing Zone to spec Flippy 2 robots into all future locations
5 tech things: Wing Zone to spec Flippy 2 robots into all future locations
May 25, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Technology
Technology Update: Unattended retail continues to grow
Technology Update: Unattended retail continues to grow
May 23, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Uber launches Google voice order option
5 tech things: Uber launches Google voice order option
May 18, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
Uber Eats delivery
Operations
Uber Eats to pilot autonomous delivery via robots, cars
Uber Eats to pilot autonomous delivery via robots, cars
May 17, 2022
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byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
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Hospital & Healthcare
Beep-boop…slurp? Ramen robot debuts in California hospital
Beep-boop…slurp? Ramen robot debuts in California hospital
May 16, 2022
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byTara Fitzpatrick
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Hospital & Healthcare
Fresh food fridges support medical center’s staff with 24/7 service
Fresh food fridges support medical center’s staff with 24/7 service
May 11, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Robots and drones debut at sporting events
5 tech things: Robots and drones debut at sporting events
May 11, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Senior Dining & Meals
5 tech things: Drone flies over road construction to deliver tacos to Florida family
5 tech things: Drone flies over road construction to deliver tacos to Florida family
May 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Business & Industry
5 tech things: Jack in the Box latest to test robots in the kitchen
5 tech things: Jack in the Box latest to test robots in the kitchen
Apr 27, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Chili’s expands Rita the Robot test to 51 more units
5 tech things: Chili’s expands Rita the Robot test to 51 more units
Apr 20, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Equipment
Amazon, Instacart bring cashierless checkout to the major leagues
Amazon, Instacart bring cashierless checkout to the major leagues
Apr 20, 2022
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byKristina Hurtig, Senior Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
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Business & Industry
5 tech things: Panera tests automated coffee brewing system
5 tech things: Panera tests automated coffee brewing system
Apr 13, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
AI coffee system
Equipment
AI’s latest job? Making sure the coffee’s fresh
AI’s latest job? Making sure the coffee’s fresh
Apr 13, 2022
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byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
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Colleges & Universities
Sodexo extends robot delivery service with ghost kitchen at North Carolina A&T
Sodexo extends robot delivery service with ghost kitchen at North Carolina A&T
Apr 6, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Business & Industry
5 tech things: Chipotle lets gamers roll virtual burritos to win real ones
5 tech things: Chipotle lets gamers roll virtual burritos to win real ones
Apr 6, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Burger-making vending machine debuts at New Jersey mall
5 tech things: Burger-making vending machine debuts at New Jersey mall
Mar 30, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Equipment
Senior-living community hires two robot waiters
Senior-living community hires two robot waiters
Mar 30, 2022
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byFSD Staff
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Delaware North claws back after a rough year 2022-03-29
Delaware North claws back after a rough year
Mar 29, 2022
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byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

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