Restaurant industry pivoting to stay afloat during pandemic

From waiving franchise fees and launching grocery services to optimizing online menus and changing service models, restaurants are pivoting in order to keep…

Panera launches family feast deal

April 14, 2020

With all meals now taking place at home, Panera has launched the Panera Family Feast, an affordable way to get some of its most popular menu items on the…

Modern market sharing supply chain with customers

April 14, 2020

Modern Market Eatery, which opened during the recession in 2009, is used to adapting quickly, which explains why it is making its supply chain accessible to…

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…

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…

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…

Mod Pizza taps Starbucks finance leader as CFO

April 13, 2020

Mod Super-Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Josh Guenser as CFO.

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…

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…

Have 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…

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…

Dickey'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…

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…

Pollo 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…

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…

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…

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…

Rewards 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…

DoorDash 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…

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…