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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…
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…
read nowEl Pollo Loco rescinds annual outlook on 1.5% Q1 sales drop
April 9, 2020
The 480-unit mostly Western U.S. chain, El Pollo Loco, reported that its Q1 sales fell 1.5% for the period that ended March 25. Still, before the pandemic…
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Starbucks withdraws fiscal 2020 guidance due to coronavirus
April 9, 2020
Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday withdrew its guidance for fiscal 2020 on account of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a shareholder letter from Kevin Johnson…
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Panera launches grocery service
April 8, 2020
Panera customers may now add a few groceries to their coffee orders thanks to the launch of Panera Grocery. Leveraging the Panera supply network, the program…
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Starbucks commits $10M to help employees
April 8, 2020
Starbucks has committed $10 million to establish the Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Program as part of its ongoing efforts to support…
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Zaxby's, Bruegger's Bagels go the family route
April 8, 2020
In an effort to meet the needs of families sheltering at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two eateries are offering up customized family offerings.
read nowJolt Software giving free access to COVID-19 checklists
April 8, 2020
Jolt Software, a company that helps restaurants and businesses achieve food safety, team accountability and employee performance is allowing restaurants to…
read nowWingstop sees Q1 same-store sales boost despite COVID-related shift
April 7, 2020
Wingstop Inc. released preliminary fiscal first-quarter results showing a boost in same-store business following the switch to takeout and delivery due to the…
read nowBringg raises $30M to scale delivery platform
April 7, 2020
Bringg, a delivery orchestration platform, has completed a series D funding round led by Viola Growth aimed at helping businesses across verticals keep up with…
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Starbucks enhances mental health care for employees, eligible family members
April 7, 2020
Starbucks is partnering with Lyra Health to provide employees and their eligible family members 20 mental health sessions with a therapist or coach each year.
read nowThird 'Takeout Tuesday' moves to top others with major prizes
April 6, 2020
The Great American Takeout returns Tuesday for its third week, this time with a chance to win a year of free takeout, according to a news release. As an…
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Restaurant transactions drop 42% in wake of COVID-19 dine-in closures
April 6, 2020
Restaurant customer transactions in the U.S. fell sharply in the last week of March, dropping 42% compared to the same week in 2019, and full-service…
read nowFranchisors on the sale hunt despite COVID-19 crisis
April 3, 2020
About two-thirds of franchisors are actively advancing franchise sales efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting across the globe.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese heading to Arizona
April 3, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a concept specializing in made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has signed a franchise agreement…
read nowEZ-Chow lands $1M investment
April 2, 2020
EZ-Chow, a digital customer engagement platform that provides online ordering solutions for restaurant and hospitality organizations looking to grow their…
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Grubhub spending $30M to help independent restaurants
April 2, 2020
Grubhub is spending $30 million to support 100,000 independent restaurants in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a spokesman.
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