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WEBUber expands robotic delivery. Beginning this week, Coco will start delivering for Uber Eats in Los Angeles with additional cities forthcoming. Restaurant Dive has the latest news in the restaurant industry, covering topics like consumer trends, technology, marketing and branding, operations, mergers & acquisitions, and more.
House, Senate introduce bills adding $40B to RRF - Restaurant Dive
WEBUPDATE: April 6, 2022: Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) introduced a bill similar to the one before the House Tuesday night.Cardin's bill, S.4008, would provide $40 billion in additional funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.It includes greater auditing requirements for restaurant grants to prevent fraud, as well as new transparency and customer service …
Wingstop debuts virtual brand focused on chicken thighs
WEBJun 21, 2021 · Wingstop launched a virtual restaurant brand called Thighstop on Monday through the brand’s exclusive delivery partner, DoorDash, the company said in press release emailed to Restaurant Dive. The concept will operate inside 1,400 Wingstop locations and customers can order via Thighstop.com or DoorDash. Its menu offers …
McDonald's new loyalty program will optimize digital, drive-thru ...
WEBNov 9, 2020 · McDonald's announced in November 2020 a comprehensive growth strategy, called Accelerating the Arches, that targets digital and drive-thru, two major platforms driving sales gains for the company. The new innovation push comes amid strong pandemic performance for the burger giant. Much of this success builds on technology investments …
Portillo’s targets 920 future units, up from 600 - Restaurant Dive
WEBSep 22, 2023 · Portillo’s, which has 77 full-scale restaurants in 10 states, increased the minimum number of stores it estimates it can open from 600 to 920, the company wrote in an email to Restaurant Dive. This estimated target store count includes 800 full-sized restaurants and 120 pickup units, walk-up stores for urban areas and other alternative ...
Consumer Trends - Restaurant Dive
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Decreases in consumer tips and total employment were more than offset by sharp rises in base pay, according to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The latest news in consumer trends in the restaurant industry. Read how QSRs and full-service restaurants are adapting to serve current consumer demands.
KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of …
Panera launches hybrid delivery model with DoorDash, Uber Eats …
WEBAug 27, 2019 · Diners can now order Panera for delivery through DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats in addition to placing delivery orders via the restaurant’s mobile app and website, according to a company release. Only lunch and dinner will be available for delivery orders through the third-party platforms. Panera’s fleet of delivery drivers will still ...
KFC US launches points-based digital rewards program
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: The launch of KFC Rewards will further parent company Yum’s strategy to boost digital sales, which grew 20% and reached $7 billion Q3 2023, CEO David Gibbs said during a November earnings call. The KFC Rewards program is only available for digital purchases, providing an extra incentive for customers to order online.
Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
WEBNov 21, 2022 · It is also targeting 255 to 285 restaurant openings in 2023, and 80% of new restaurants in 2022 and 2023 will feature Chipotlanes. This channel, which generates roughly 15% higher sales than a traditional Chipotle restaurant, led to a shift in real estate, construction and labor strategy, Zalotrawala said. “Our priority for development will ...