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Rakuten launches free takeout platform
April 14, 2020
In a quest to help struggling restaurants in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rakuten Americas is offering a free platform for providing takeout options to…
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Pork shortage in offing after major US processor closes due to COVID-19 cases
The closure of one of the nation's largest pork processing plant after approximately 300 positive COVID-19 cases among workers could soon have a powerful…
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Cheba Hut launches bag-designing context
April 13, 2020
Cheba Hut is hosting a contest to allow customers to design its carry-out bags. The 10 designs with the most votes via social media will win free sandwiches…
read nowMod Pizza taps Starbucks finance leader as CFO
April 13, 2020
Mod Super-Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Josh Guenser as CFO.
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Newk's launches pantry, meal kits
April 13, 2020
While many consumers are looking for ways to fill their refrigerators, Newk's Eatery has launched Newk's Pantry as well as meal kits, according to a company…
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Kona Poké delivery-only location opening in Miami
April 13, 2020
Kona Poké is coming to South Florida, opening a delivery-only unit at 155 South West Third St., in the Brickell neighborhood of downtown Miami. Henry Mosom, a…
read nowHave restaurant declines bottomed out?
April 13, 2020
U.S. restaurant customer transactions declined by 41% in the week ending April 5 compared to the same week one year ago. That followed a 42% decline in the…
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Paul Damico leaves Naf Naf Grill to oversee Global Franchise Group
April 13, 2020
Paul Damico has left Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill to take on the CEO role at Global Franchise Group, a brand management company and franchisor of Great…
read nowDickey's upgrades e-commerce site
April 13, 2020
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched a modernized e-commerce site which it said is designed to enhance the user experience. It's fully optimized for mobile users…
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Smithfield Foods closes pork facility after reporting more than 200 COVID-19 cases
April 13, 2020
Smithfield Foods, Inc. has closed its Sioux Falls, South Dakota facility, one of the largest pork processing facilities in the U.S., until further notice…
read nowPollo Tropical launches Pollo Pantry
April 13, 2020
With the launch of the Pollo Pantry, Pollo Tropical guests at the brand's more than 140 Florida locations may pick up the brand's citrus-marinated chicken in…
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Jollibee partners with DoorDash to roll out delivery service
April 13, 2020
As the world navigates COVID-19, Jollibee is serving guests via drive-through, carryout and has also launched delivery via DoorDash across the United States…
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Juice it Up, I Heart Mac & Cheese waiving franchise fees
April 13, 2020
In an effort to support their franchisee communities impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, I Heart Mac & Cheese and Juice It Up are waiving a variety of…
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Third-party delivery services push back against San Francisco cap
by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group
April 13, 2020
Several of the top restaurant food delivery services pushed back against a 15% cap on restaurant food delivery fees announced Friday by San Francisco in order…
read nowRewards Network launches online ordering platform
April 10, 2020
In an effort to offer online ordering solutions to restaurant customers that don't have a platform, Rewards Networks is partnering with Zuppler, an online…
read nowDoorDash drops commission rate for small restaurant brands
April 10, 2020
In a $100 million effort to help restaurants with fewer than five locations stay afloat during the COVID-19 outbreak, DoorDash is slashing commissions by 50…
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Just Salad launches Just Grocery delivery service, meal service
April 9, 2020
Customers can order groceries with their salads at Just Salad in New York City. It's selling fruit, vegetables, bathroom tissue, sparkling water and paper…
read nowStacey Kane joins King Street as CMO
April 9, 2020
King Street Consultants has tapped Stacey Kane as CMO for its "fractional C-Suite" consulting firm. With more than 25 years of restaurant and franchise…
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Restaurants to Congress: We need more funding
April 9, 2020
The National Restaurant Association told Congressional leaders Thursday morning that while the COVID-19 relief funds they passed are a vital tool to help…
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Rubio's, Cowboy Chicken, Boston Market have Easter dinner covered
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Many Americans typically spend Easter Sunday at large family gatherings, which isn't possible this year with COVID-19 still running its course. Several fast…
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