Fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill became one of the first major restaurant brands to pioneer the mobile ordering experience in 2008. Since then, it has invested in AI-powered ordering and voice ordering via Amazon Alexa, and has forged third-party delivery partnerships. In the new Order To Eat Tracker, Chipotle’s VP of Digital Strategy and Product Nicole West explains the thinking behind the chain’s digital innovations.  Read More...

Food brands are bringing new and largely unknown unique ingredients into the spotlight with their innovative products that purportedly aid in digestion. Take Rowdy Bars, which offers the yacon root in its protein-packed prebiotic bars. Creator and CEO Kellie Lee tells PYMNTS what inspired her to start the company — and how the bars are well-suited to a wide variety of consumer markets.  Read More...

Recurring Payments, Boosting Customer Loyalty – And Merchants’ Top Lines

Subscription services have their benefits – allowing firms to serve different markets, boost their top lines and foster customer loyalty. But getting the moving parts right can be a challenge, and merchants must be aware of, and embrace, local payment preferences in an effort to stop churn.  Read More...