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U.S. on same COVID-19 path as China, says Starbucks chief
March 25, 2020
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson, whose company saw the coronavirus hit China back in December, believes the U.S. is on a "very similar" track with COVID-19.
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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…
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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Sales falling at 70% of US restaurants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The restaurant industry is reeling, according to the most recent data collected by Black Box Intelligence, and unfortunately, that's expected to increase.
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Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…
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From bento boxes, to boozy breakfasts, K2 bakes up offbeat brands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
California born and bred restaurant brand innovator, K2, is on a mission to wake up limited service, among other dining categories. In today's podcast, K2 CEO…
listen nowSlim Chickens arrives in Colorado, launches food truck
March 12, 2020
It's been a busy month for Slim Chickens as the brand opened its first Colorado location, in Aurora, and also launched its first food truck.
read now7shifts debuts 7tasks to track tasks, boost accountability
March 10, 2020
Restaurant software platform 7shifts is launching a platform called 7tasks that lets restaurant managers create and delegate task lists for workers that also…
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Raising Cane launches new partner program
March 10, 2020
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is launching a new partner program focused on training, wellness, and financial support.
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FAT Brands completes $40M whole business securitization
March 9, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, has completed a $40 million whole business securitization, a move that will significantly lower the company's…
read nowPostmates offers 'contact-less' delivery amid coronavirus concerns
March 9, 2020
Postmates has introduced a feature it has dubbed Dropoff Options, where customers can specify how they choose to receive their deliveries, according to Medium.
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Ells steps down as Chipotle revamps board
March 6, 2020
Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s CEO, is now also chairman of the board of directors for the fast casual brand.
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'Gourmet' pizza vending machines roll out after $10M funding round
March 6, 2020
A new edition to the pizza vending machine market is being launched this week, this one emphasizing that the machine provides consumers with "truly gourmet…
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The solo diner ranks tops in U.S. restaurant visits
March 3, 2020
When it comes to who's dining out the single diner is tops when it comes to U.S. restaurant visits.
read nowYogurtland debuts dairy-free, vegan smoothie bowl
March 3, 2020
Frozen yogurt brand Yogurtland is now offering a self-serve mixed berry smoothie bowl, which is a dairy-free, vegan option.
read nowOracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability
March 3, 2020
Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.
read nowI Heart Mac & Cheese to open with a splash in California
February 26, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese will debut in California in big style after signing a four-store franchise development deal with Jason Mejia.
read nowIke's Love & Sandwiches inks multi-unit Denver deal
February 21, 2020
Father and daughter franchisees Blair and Camille Woodfield have signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Ike's Love & Sandwiches for five locations in the…
read nowMamoun's Falafel opening 4th Jersey store
February 21, 2020
Middle Eastern fast casual Mamoun's Falafel is opening another New Jersey location, this time in Paramus.
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Brendan Mauri tapped as Rusty Taco president
February 20, 2020
Inspire Brands has named Brendan Mauri president of Rusty Taco.
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