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Gusto offering dining bonds to pay employees
March 25, 2020
Atlanta-based Gusto has found an innovative way to generate revenue for their employees by creating dining bonds. Customers who purchase a $100 dining bond now…
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Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US
March 25, 2020
Yelp released its Coronavirus Economic Impact Report that shows some consumer trends developing amidst the nation's fight against COVID-19 infections…
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Revention launches order/delivery bundle providing no-contact delivery
March 25, 2020
Revention, a restaurant order management provider, is offering an online ordering and delivery starter bundle, at a reduced price, as restaurants grapple with…
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How Cousins Subs is delaying layoffs as long as possible
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Like many restaurant concepts trying to survive COVID-19, sales are down at Cousins Subs, a Wisconsin-based chain with more than 100 locations. CEO Christine…
read nowNational Restaurant Show canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns
March 24, 2020
The National Restaurant Association is canceling this year's show citing concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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PAR introduces contactless order solution for restaurants
March 24, 2020
PAR, a provider of cloud-based point-of-sale solutions to restaurants, has introduced a solution that utilizes its online ordering system and a QR code to…
read nowCaliburger adds pay-with-face option amid COVID-19
March 24, 2020
CaliBurger is adding a variety of tools to its Pasadena, California, restaurant to help fight the spread of viruses like COVID-19, according to a press release…
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Former Wahlburgers CEO joins supply chain company
March 24, 2020
Rick Vanzura, former CEO of Wahlburgers, is now leading Freight Farms, a provider of containerized vertical farming with a network of more than 30…
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Florida restaurant transforms into digital farmer's market
March 24, 2020
Naked Farmer, a fast casual restaurant that had planned to open next month in Tampa Bay, is delaying its restaurant opening date and is launching a digital…
read nowDoorDash launches #OpenForDelivery campaign to support restaurants
March 23, 2020
Over the past several days, cities and states have had to restrict the operations of restaurants, which may lead to the foodservice industry losing $22…
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Restaurant food distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months
March 23, 2020
The restaurant industry is hurting and so are its food distributors, who are expected to lose $24 billion over the next three months alone as the pandemic…
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Balance Grille, Mooyah helping industry navigate COVID-19 crisis
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As the restaurant industry adjusts to the crisis that is COVID-19, leaders of two fast casual brands, Balance Grill and Mooyah, are doing their best to make…
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Bill Kurtis using iconic voice to support restaurant industry
March 23, 2020
Television journalist Bill Kurtis known for his iconic voice is now using it to urge Americans to support the industry by ordering carryout and delivery as…
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Restaurant transactions down 8% amid COVID-19
March 23, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the country, more people working from home and social distancing guidance in place, U.S. restaurant customer…
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13 tips to consider when pivoting to a take-out, delivery model
by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC
With COVID-19 in full swing, shifting to a carry-out and delivery model is key to restaurant survival.
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Restaurant industry urging Americans to join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
March 23, 2020
In response to the coronavirus' negative economic impact on the restaurant industry, a coalition of restaurants including Panera Bread, Noodles & Company…
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Restaurants offering creative promos to drive traffic during social distancing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Whether its slashing delivery fees, offering funny promotions or expanding services to include grocery delivery, fast casual brands are finding ways to survive…
read nowQdoba deferring franchise royalty fees
March 20, 2020
To help its franchisees stay afloat during COVID-19, Qdoba Mexican Eats, which has more than 730 locations in the U.S. and Canada, is offering a royalty…
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Chipotle, Uber Eats partner to enhance delivery options
March 20, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Uber Eats as a delivery partner.
read nowPickup Pods offer food delivery solution for apartment, office dwellers
March 20, 2020
As restaurants increasingly move toward contactless and other forms of food delivery, the makers of an IoT-enabled system for doing just that, called Pickup…
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