Restaurant industry

A recent deal shows how restaurant tech has taken a new turn with an innovative way for establishments to develop deeper relationships with consumers via social media.

Despite the sector's intrinsic challenges in the digital age, retailers that offer 'Amazon-proof' items, luxury products and novel customer experiences are all attractive to buyers.

Tech services firms do not require a constant flow of money to drive growth, which allows them to sit well in a private equity buyout mindset.