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Retrieved from Lazy Dog on February 19, 2021
Dramatic layoffs 'kindest' approach to pandemic, Lazy Dog CFO says
Innovations like a retro-styled TV dinner helped boost kitchen productivity and gave employees more hours, Robert Linder said.
By Robert Freedman • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Bloomin’ Brands takes virtual brand Tender Shack national
Carrabba's and Outback Steakhouse restaurants will primarily host the chicken-focused concept, which is available across 725 locations.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Wingstop surpasses $1B in digital sales in 2020
Delivery is a key driver to the company's growth in online transactions, making up 25% of total sales after its first year as a new channel for the QSR.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Applebee's launches Cheetos-inspired virtual wings brand
Cosmic Wings is available on Uber Eats and is distinct from Neighborhood Wings by Applebee's, the virtual concept the chain tested last year.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Permission granted by DoorDash
DoorDash offers restaurants discounted COVID-19 tests
More than 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits will be available for restaurant partners with three locations or fewer to purchase online. Each kit contains 25 tests and costs $100.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Retrieved from Nathan's Famous on April 08, 2020
Nathan's Famous opens 100th ghost kitchen
The hot dog chain has agreements to launch another 45 locations for its namesake restaurant and its Wings of New York virtual brand in the next few months.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Pizza Hut's momentum continues in Q4 with 8% same-store sales growth
The Yum Brands chain reported an 8% increase in same-store sales for Q4, buoyed in part by 18% same-store sales growth for off-premise.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber
Uber Eats earmarks $20M in expansion of independent restaurant support
Uber's Eat Local commits $4.5 million for microgrants to support restaurant partners, as well as waives and reduces certain fees through June 30.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Uber buys alcohol delivery platform Drizly for $1.1B
Drizly, which is available in more than 1,400 cities, will eventually be integrated with the Uber Eats app while also maintaining the separate Drizly app.
By Christopher Doering , Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
McDonald's plans to open nearly 500 restaurants in US and IOM segments in 2021
The chain called new restaurant development an "important driver of our growth" during its recent Q4 earnings call. McDonald's will also spend $500 million to modernize 1,200 existing locations.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of Brinker International
Brinker integrates with Google for pickup of It's Just Wings
Patrons can now search for the virtual brand using Google Search and Google Maps, place their orders, pay and pick up at Chili's restaurants.
By Alicia Kelso , Julie Littman • Updated March 24, 2021 -
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Wow Bao to reach 1K locations through its host kitchen program
The fast casual brand, which currently has 150 locations, is using this initiative to expand into new markets while also providing outside restaurant partners additional revenue.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Uber lays off 15% of Postmates' employees
Uber has let go of about 185 Postmates staff, with CEO Bastian Lehmann and most of the delivery aggregator's executive team expected to leave the company, The New York Times reports.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of DoorDash
DoorDash rides with Daveed Diggs, 'Sesame Street' for first Super Bowl ad
A reimagination of the "People in Your Neighborhood" song from the children's show highlights all the things that people can order via the app.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of IHOP
IHOP adds burritos and bowls to meet off-premise demand
The causal chain's off-premise comp sales increased 154% during Q3, and the new more portable items are meant to be ideal for takeout and delivery.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Permission granted by Fogo de Chao
How Fogo de Chao, STK balance off-premise with experience
The challenge for both brands was developing solutions that would be robust enough to withstand the pandemic environment without compromising the reason diners visit them in the first place: experience.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Kitchen United to open 16 centers this year
The company is doubling down on existing high-value markets like Chicago and Los Angeles while it plans to expand into new ones like New York City and the Bay Area later this year.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Noodles & Company opens first ghost kitchen in Chicago
The Humboldt Park location will allow customers to order meals through the company's loyalty app, as well as third-party partners, for pickup and delivery.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Updated May 20, 2021 -
Grubhub partners with Fiat Chrysler to add in-car food ordering
Consumers can reorder favorites or discover new restaurants, which allows them to find nearby eateries they have not ordered from before.
By Alicia Kelso , Julie Littman • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Denny's diversifies with rollout of 2 virtual brands
The Burger Den will open in February, while The Melt Down, which will focus on sandwiches, launches in the spring.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of https://www.auntieannes.com/newsroom/best-friends-day-2019
Focus Brands adds surcharge for digital pickup, delivery orders
The company said the additional 35 cent fee will help support the online ordering experience, but customers have already criticized the practice.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 7, 2021 -
DoorDash drivers can now earn cash rewards
The benefits are part of the company's $12 million Dasher Rewards Program, which was announced in November, that offers additional incentives to the most active couriers.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 6, 2021 -
2020 Trends: Expectations vs. reality
The restaurant industry had great expectations this year, but the pandemic completely changed the market's competitive landscape. Here's how the crisis impacted the trends we originally predicted for the year.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Shake Shack rolls out in-app delivery nationwide
The feature, facilitated by Uber Eats, allows diners to track orders in real time with a $0.99 flat delivery fee and no delivery fee for orders over $35.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated March 18, 2021 -
NRA, delivery companies develop nationwide framework that could ease tensions
The seven principles, which address issues such as transparency, food safety and alcohol delivery, mark the first time the two parties have come together to create guidelines to shape public policy.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 17, 2020
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