Kroger tests 30-minute delivery as restaurant competition grows

As the threat of services like Grubhub and Uber Eats looms, the grocer is offering delivery of fresh produce, beverages and heat-and-eat meals through its Kroger Rush program.

By Jeff Wells • June 18, 2019

Domino's begins driverless delivery test with Nuro in Houston

The pilot will allow the pizza chain to learn how diners interact with the robot and how these deliveries affect store operations. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated April 12, 2021

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How AI is shaping the restaurant industry

Automated technology can transform restaurant systems and relieve pressure from rising operating costs, opening up new opportunities for chains looking to sharpen their value proposition. 

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Activist investor wants to remove five Red Robin directors

Vintage Capital wants the casual dining chain to call a special investors meeting where the shareholder would propose to remove five directors from the board. 

By Alicia Kelso • Updated June 19, 2019

Shift Change: Inspire Brands adds 2 to C-suite, McAlister's Deli hires CMO

This week's Shift Change highlights executive changes at Inspire Brands, sweetgreen, McAlister's Deli, Wahlburgers and more. 

By Julie Littman • June 14, 2019

Welcome to Good Burger: Nickelodeon pops up restaurant to promote 'All That' return

To promote the revival of the millennial favorite, the kids network teamed with the makers of the popular "Saved by the Bell" pop-up.

By Chris Kelly , Barry Levine • June 14, 2019

Church's Chicken reportedly on the market for $350M

The chicken chain joins the likes of Perkins & Marie Callender's, Del Frisco's and Whataburger, all of which are reportedly exploring or finalizing a sale. 

By Lauren Manning • June 14, 2019

Amazon Restaurants is dead, but the e-tailer is still hungry for food delivery

Now that the company has yielded its slice of the market to DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, analysts expect Amazon to buy its way back into the game.

By Julie Littman • June 14, 2019

Dems urge McDonald's to enforce franchise sexual harassment policies

Lawmakers called the chain's working conditions "unsafe and intolerable" and said its alleged pervasive pattern of harassment must end.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2019

McDonald's is the most popular fast food chain, survey says

The chain beat out major competitors like Wendy's and Burger King in a UBS survey that found that consumers prefer the company's value and promotions. 

By Lauren Manning • June 13, 2019

Subway giving franchisees $10K remodel grants

The sandwich chain's new grant program will cover about 25% of the cost of its new Fresh Forward design updates for franchisees. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 12, 2019

Starbucks, Dunkin' further sustainable cup initiatives

Starbucks will test a reusable cup program in London's Gatwick Airport while Dunkin' says it's on track to eliminate foam packaging by the end of the year. 

By Lauren Manning • June 11, 2019

KFC's exclusive Mtn Dew flavor aspires to cult success of Baja Blast

The fried chicken purveyor takes a page from Taco Bell's playbook with the debut of the peach and honey-tinged Sweet Lightning.

By Peter Adams • June 11, 2019

Before the Butcher CEO: 'We are one of the next big players out there'

As plant-based meat heats up, it doesn't get hotter than this startup founded by a Beyond Meat alumnus, which announced a large-scale retail launch and its acquisition by the owners of Jensen Meat all in one week.

By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019

Pret A Manger announces US airport expansion

The fresh food chain will open airport locations in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Charlotte as rival restaurants and third-party delivery platforms eye opportunities in air travel. 

By Lauren Manning • June 10, 2019

Jamba unveils fresh rebrand, spotlights more than smoothies

New offerings include options with less sugar and more plant-based ingredients, playing to consumers' shifting dietary preferences.

By Lauren Manning • June 7, 2019

Beyond Meat sales to restaurants spike nearly 500% to $20.6M

Comparatively, the plant-based meat manufacturer's retail sales grew 111% to $19.6 million for its first quarter. 

By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2019

Shift Change: Ruby Tuesday hires CMO, IHOP gets new president

This week's Shift Change also highlights executive changes at Shake Shack, Postmates and more. 

By Julie Littman • June 7, 2019

Chipotle celebrates Pride with donations from shoppable Instagram post

The burrito chain will give proceeds from online sales of themed gear to The Trevor Project.

By Robert Williams • June 7, 2019

Taco Bell unwraps fresh song, fake movie trailer for Nacho Fries' return

The chain's original songs and sheet music follow a flurry of recent campaigns around musical branding.

By Barry Levine • June 6, 2019

Starbucks to power 3K stores with renewable energy by 2021

Its partnership with LevelTenEnergy builds on the coffee chain's commitment as the top U.S. retailer to purchase sustainable energy sources. 

By Lauren Manning • June 6, 2019

Pei Wei acquired by private equity firm

Centerbridge Partners sold the Asian fast-casual concept to PWD Acquisition for an undisclosed amount, just a few months after offloading sister brand P.F. Chang's.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 5, 2019

Red Robin deploys 'poison pill'

This move, which comes a day after Vintage Capital increased its stake in the chain, will protect the restaurant from any takeover efforts as it searches for a new CEO and executes its strategic plan. 

By Julie Littman • June 5, 2019

IHOP resurrects controversial 'IHOb' name change, targets burger promo's haters

The chain becomes the latest marketer to incorporate online negativity into its marketing as opposed to letting customer service handle it. 

By Barry Levine • June 4, 2019

OpenTable showcases LGBTQ+ restaurants for Pride Month

The reservation platform joins a growing mix of restaurant brands including Starbucks, sweetgreen and fresh&co that are showing support for the LGBTQ+ community.

By Alicia Kelso • June 4, 2019

Deliveroo launches restaurant makeover competition

The company will fund renovations at six independent restaurants in the U.K. and will provide help with marketing and in-house and delivery operations.

By Lauren Manning • June 3, 2019