

The Simmer
The Simmer
The Simmer explores and explains hot topics in restaurant technology and the future of hospitality. It's led by two industry veterans with a lot of opinions. Kristen Hawley has spent over a decade covering the beat for her newsletter Expedite and top titles including Fast Company, Business Insider, Bon Appetit, Eater, and Food & Wine. Brandon Barton is CEO of Bite, an industry-leading intelligent kiosk ordering software provider with nearly two decades of experience in restaurant tech. Each episode, the hosts interview some of the smartest people in hospitality to dissect what's happening now
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Apr 2, 2024 • 44min
Camilla Opperman Morse, CEO, Nimbus
Don’t call it a ghost kitchen! NYC-based Nimbus empowers the next generation of breakout food brands, providing dedicated kitchen space in hourly, daily, or monthly increments. We talk about what it takes to help food businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Plus, Camilla shares some big news: Nimbus is coming to Chicago!
Music provided by Heywood Rex.

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Mar 20, 2024 • 44min
Savneet Singh, CEO, PAR Technology
Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology, discusses dynamic pricing, customer loyalty, and the acquisition of Task. They explore the challenges and benefits of surge pricing, evolving loyalty programs, and the impact of Thanksgiving on metrics. Additionally, they touch on voice AI in the restaurant industry and the integration of technology for an improved customer experience.


