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Grubhub says it's not for sale
Contradicting The Wall Street Journal's report, the company said,"there is unequivocally no process in place to sell the company," but that it's exploring acquisition opportunities.
UPDATED: Jan. 10, 2020 at 8:51 a.m. -
Luckin launches self-serve vending machines
Available in standard and mini sizes, Luckin is targeting high-traffic areas like hospitals, campuses and airports with its new unmanned offering in China.
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Grubhub alters phone policy following NYC criticism
The company said in a letter to the New York City Council its phone system will now prompt customers to indicate if they want to place an order or ask a restaurant a question.
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Deep Dive5 restaurant trends that will define 2020
Analysts predict that ghost restaurants and lifestyle brand campaigns will continue to evolve and shape the market, but Gen Z's influence and interest in micro chains could disrupt the ecosystem.
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ColumnShift Change: Black Bear Diner hires CEO, McDonald's adds chief digital engagement officer
This week's Shift Change also highlights executive news at Subway, Wingstop, Red Robin, Rave Restaurant Group, BBQ Holdings and Farmer Boys.
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Zume shutters Zume Pizza, will lay off 53% of employees
The startup will continue to operate its Zume Forward Mobile and Zume R&D divisions, and has opened 100 new positions at Zume Packaging.
UPDATED: Jan. 9, 2020 at 5:41 p.m. -
McDonald's accused of pushing out black leadership, franchisees
Two senior executives filed a lawsuit Tuesday that claims the chain "declared a war against the African American community," adding to the chain's existing cases of sexual harassment and workplace violence.
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Impossible Foods CEO says McDonald's deal is still on the table
Patrick Brown walked back his statement to Reuters Wednesday that it would be "stupid" to pursue the Golden Arches because of inadequate supply, telling Business Insider Impossible "would never blow off or disrespect a potential customer."
UPDATED: Jan. 9, 2020 at 10:59 a.m. -
Taco Bell to test $100K salary for general managers
The QSR will implement the new base pay at select company-owned locations later this year. It also added a minimum of 24 hours of paid sick leave for all employees.
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Panera hires Phyllis from 'The Office' to address angry tweets
Actress Phyllis Smith read comments made by disgruntled customers after the chain pulled onion soup from its menu to highlight the return of the item.
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Only 34% of operators 'very confident' they can identify food safety concerns
Comparatively, in 2018, 50% of operators felt they could identify food safety risks before they became an issue, according to a study from Zenput and Technomic.
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Secret sauce: MUTTS Canine Cantina takes business off-leash with franchising expansion
The emerging bark park and cantina has turned to franchising as a growth strategy, and its unique construction approach could help operators develop more sites faster.
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McDonald's creates new tech executive role, digital engagement team
Lucy Brady, current SVP of corporate strategy and business development, will lead the team as chief digital engagement officer and oversee digital ordering, personalization, payments, loyalty and delivery.
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Red Robin terminates COO without cause
Guy Constant exits the chain after serving for over a year and amid continued investor pressure to improve operations and shareholder value.
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DoorDash teams with Chase to offer cardmembers free DashPash subscriptions
The deal could help the delivery platform differentiate from rivals as off-premise competition grows, and reflects credit card companies' growing investment in the restaurant space.
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Burger King launches Impossible sausage breakfast sandwich
The Impossible Croissan'wich will be available at participating restaurants in five regions and is part of Burger King's plant-based menu expansion plans.
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Burger King steps up with free food for New Yorkers near 'Joker' stairs
While poking fun at rival McDonald's, the QSR is offering Uber Eats delivery to Bronx residents annoyed by a rush of tourists.
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48% of restaurants struggling with rising labor costs, study finds
Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology to alleviate labor woes, but adoption remains low, research from Zenput and Technomic shows.
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Yum Brands acquires Habit Burger for $375M
The deal, which is expected to close by the end of Q2 2020, is Yum's first restaurant acquisition since it went public more than 20 years ago.
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Little Caesars partners with DoorDash for delivery
Diners can place delivery orders through the pizza chain's app and website, and DoorDash will provide last-mile delivery for "at least $5 less" than top competitors, Little Caesars claims.
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Olympics, election will hurt restaurant traffic, analysts predict
These two events will lead to more people staying in versus going out to eat, which could impact traffic by 100 to 150 basis points and bolster pizza delivery, says BTIG.
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Waitr names new CEO
Waitr has tapped Carl Grimstad as CEO and member of the board effective immediately. This is the delivery firm's third CEO hire in less than two years.
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Burgerim's franchise registration is now suspended in Maryland
The chain, which claims to be the fastest growing burger franchise in the U.S., could file for bankruptcy by the end of January, while a number of locations have closed.
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Chick-fil-A cuts 6 items in streamlined menu test
Locations in Arizona and Charlotte will cut Original Chick-n-Strips, Grilled Cool Wraps and more from their offerings to make way for new items, such as a spicy menu that will also be tested in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Postmates, Uber challenge AB-5 in suit
The companies claim they "can establish that app-based independent service providers are not employees under the ABC test."
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