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Dec. 18, 2024

Water is Becoming a Preferred Drink as 50% of Consumers Dine Out for December Holidays, Popmenu Study Finds

Majority of consumers typically order non-alcoholic beverages when they go out to dinner; one-third of consumers just drink water at restaurants

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Nov. 26, 2024

42% of Consumers Plan to Order From or Dine at Restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner This Year, Popmenu Study Finds

Ordering out for Thanksgiving jumped year over year while dining in person at restaurants declined as budgets tighten.

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Nov. 21, 2024

Popmenu Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for the Third Consecutive Year

Exponential growth attributed to Popmenu's history of delivering strong financial results for restaurants through AI-powered, multichannel marketing.

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Oct. 09, 2024

Popmenu Expands Partnership with Square to Help Restaurants Grow Their Business and Save Time

Building on a successful integration that has created more efficient and profitable operations for restaurants nationwide, restaurant tech leader Popmenu announced an exciting expansion of its partnership with Square, the globally trusted software, payments, and hardware solution for restaurants of all sizes.

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Sept. 26, 2024

On Average, U.S. Consumers Have Tipped 40 Times When They Didn't Think it Was Necessary, Popmenu Study Finds

Regardless of industry, 43% of consumers want to eliminate tipping altogether. The number of consumers tipping restaurant staff 20% or more continues to decline as the number of those tipping 10% or less climbs.

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May 20, 2024

Popmenu Expands AI Technology That Has Helped Thousands of Restaurants Solve Major Challenges and Increase Revenue

Leads the industry in accelerating AI adoption in restaurants, who have seen a growing impact on financial outcomes over the years.

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May 10, 2024

Consumers Spend 30% of Monthly Food Budgets on Restaurants, Down from 40% in 2022, Popmenu Study Finds

Demand for dining out remains positive, but tighter consumer budgets mean restaurants will need to compete more aggressively for their business.

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Jan. 11, 2024

Popmenu Releases Restaurant Dining Trends to Watch in 2024

Consumers spent more on restaurants than new clothes, ride services, and travel in 2023, and expect to dine out even more in the new year.

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Nov. 20, 2023

Half of Consumers Plan to Order From or Dine at Restaurants for Thanksgiving This Year

Consumers can expect more tech-enabled experiences from restaurants

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Nov. 14, 2023

Consumers Are Asked to Tip 5 Times a Week on Average for Different Services, According to New Popmenu Study

60% of consumers say they're living paycheck to paycheck, but 70% feel guilty if they don't tip at various establishments

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Nov. 8, 2023

Popmenu Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for the Second Consecutive Year

Attributes growth to its leadership in bringing AI solutions and automation to restaurants.

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Oct. 9, 2023

Popmenu Partners with OpenTable to Streamline Menu Management

Partnership brings together leaders in restaurant tech to address restaurant pain point and support restaurant growth

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Sept. 14, 2023

3 in 4 Consumers Dine Out at Least Once a Week, But Are Cutting Back on Alcohol and Other Purchases, New Popmenu Study Finds

Restaurant Labor Costs Surge, Prompting More Tech Adoption to Meet High Demand

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Jun. 1, 2023

Popmenu Names Vina Dang Vice President of Enterprise Sales

Expands Team of Seasoned Tech Consultants Dedicated to Serving the Needs of Large Restaurant Operators and Hospitality Groups

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May 22, 2023

Popmenu Continues to Lead the Way in Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Restaurants Grow

Combines AI with deep data to recommend and automate simple actions restaurants can take to boost revenue. Launches marketing tech that uses OpenAI’s GPT to instantly create engaging content.

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Mar. 2, 2023

Popmenu Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

Popmenu joins the ranks of OpenAI, Disney, Tiffany & Co., and more

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Feb. 10, 2023

Women Are More Likely Than Men to Say Paying for a Meal is Gift Enough for Valentine’s Day, According to Popmenu Research

Men Are More Likely to Choose Fine Dining for Valentine’s Day and Women Are More Likely to Choose Casual Dining

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Jan. 11, 2023

Popmenu Again Named One of the Best Places to Work, a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner

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Dec. 8, 2022

Discounts, Automation, Tip Sharing and Zero Tolerance of Rude Guests Among Five Restaurant Trends to Watch in 2023, According to Popmenu Study

Tech to Play a Critical Role in Delivering Hospitality in the New Year

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Nov. 16, 2022

Popmenu Ranked Number 57 for Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes Rapid Revenue Growth to Major Innovations in Restaurant Tech

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Nov. 15, 2022

Fewer U.S. Consumers Are Tipping Restaurant Staff 20% or Higher, but Majority Expect to Boost Gratuities Over the Holidays

Popmenu study reveals restaurant tipping trends and most generous cities

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Nov. 2, 2022

Popmenu Names Mark Hoyt its First Chief Financial Officer

Hoyt’s Deep Expertise to Help Scale Popmenu’s Customer Base and Product Set Globally

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Oct. 20, 2022

58% of U.S. Consumers Are Dining Out More Often in 2022, Regardless of Higher Menu Prices, According to Popmenu Study

30% of consumers spend $180 on restaurant food per week, on average

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Oct. 18, 2022

UK Consumers Reveal Just How Far They Would Go to Support and Save Restaurants in New Nationwide Study by Popmenu

Popmenu to release more details at Restaurant & Bar Tech Live, where it is serving as the show’s lead sponsor for the second consecutive year.

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Jul. 14, 2022

Consumers Spend 40 Percent of Monthly Food Budgets on Restaurants on Average, According to Popmenu Study

Consumers share which expenses they would cut back on before restaurants.

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Jun. 23, 2022

Over Half of Restaurants Say Business Has Reached Pre-COVID Levels or Better, But They Can't Meet Demand, According to Popmenu Study

3 in 4 restaurants are leaning into tech to manage talent shortages. Experts provide tips for 45% of consumers struggling to book a table.

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Apr 29, 2022

Popmenu Takes Home 2022 American Business Awards for Most Innovative Tech Company and Achievement in Product Innovation

Popmenu received a Gold Stevie® Award for Achievement in Product Innovation and Bronze Stevie Award for Most Innovative Tech Company (up to 2,500 employees) in The 20th Annual American Business Awards®

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Mar. 3, 2022

Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Weigh in on Government Mandates and Restaurant Dining Trends in New Popmenu Study

78% of vaccinated and 50% of those unvaccinated still concerned about on-premise dining at restaurants.

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Jan. 12, 2022

Popmenu Named One of the Best Places to Work in 2022, a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Winner

Popmenu is excited to announce that it has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award in the U.S. small and medium company category, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2022.

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Dec. 15, 2021

Popmenu Releases Hot Restaurant Trends to Watch in 2022

More tech-enabled dining will emerge to combat a labor shortage that is costing 7 in 10 restaurants $5,000+ per month

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Dec. 2, 2021

Tipping Restaurant Workers 20% or More is Becoming the New Norm During the Pandemic, According to Popmenu Research

Popmenu Releases Top 20 Most Generous Cities for Tipping

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Nov. 16, 2021

Popmenu Partners with Giving Kitchen to Help Food Service Workers in Need

Tech and Other Support Coming to Operations in Atlanta, Nashville and Other Markets

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Oct. 18, 2021

Popmenu Acquires Third-Party Delivery Aggregator OrderNerd, Continuing Expansion of its All-in-One Platform

Streamlines and Simplifies Online Ordering and Delivery to Help Restaurants Operate More Efficiently and Grow Sales

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