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💸 Zebra Technologies Corp. will acquire Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. for $1.3 billion in cash. The acquisition aims to expand Zebra's market by $8 billion, enhancing self-service and consumer-facing capabilities across QSR, hospitality, and retail. Elo, with $400 million in yearly sales, will bolster Zebra's offerings with kiosks and touchscreen solutions, adding $25 million EBITDA in three years post-acquisition. The deal is expected to close in 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

🚀 GoTo Foods partners with DoorDash to offer drone delivery through Wing in Frisco, Fort Worth, and Plano, Texas. Tens of thousands of households now have access to Auntie Anne's, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, and Schlotzsky's via drones, which deliver within four miles in as few as 20 minutes. With Gen Z driving $360 billion in global spending, this innovation targets high-growth demographics. The service, launched in June, aims to increase accessibility and sales for GoTo Foods' brands.

📲 Boostly, on January 2024, received a U.S. patent for its innovative messaging technology. The technology transforms guest data from POS systems into personalized marketing messages, revolutionizing restaurant marketing. This patent, following a $22 million Series A led by PeakSpan Capital, empowers restaurants to engage with customers through behavior-based SMS campaigns. Boostly aims to provide smaller restaurants the sophisticated marketing tools typically available only to large chains, enhancing guest experiences and driving revenue.

📱 Boostly, a marketing platform for restaurants, received a U.S. patent for its technology that enhances customer data usage from platforms like POS systems for personalized messaging. This development supports restaurants in converting first-time patrons into regulars. The patent enables data collection, marketing opt-ins, and targeted messaging. CEO Shane Murphy highlighted its significance for restaurant marketing. Boostly's recent $22 million Series A fundraising led by PeakSpan Capital further boosts its offerings, including AI-powered tools and social media management.

📈 Jack in the Box Q3 2025: same-store sales decreased by 7.1%, with company stores at -6.4%. Del Taco saw a 2.2% drop in company stores. Digital sales mix: Jack 18.5%, Del Taco 20%. $5.5 million invested in marketing and operational improvements. Over 2,000 restaurants upgraded with new POS, with full rollout by month-end. All Del Taco locations have kiosks. Over 1,000 locations to be remodeled. Emphasizing tech upgrades to boost guest experience.

💻 Meyers led MGM's "Front Desk of the Future" project at New York-New York, reducing check-in time from 6 minutes to 94 seconds using custom kiosks, completed in 10 months. An AI-powered tool now streamlines banquet event orders at Mandalay Bay since February 2025, automating dish parsing and routing for chefs, enhancing efficiency without sacrificing flexibility. This highlights Meyers' innovative approach in hospitality technology.