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    Panera opens first digital-only restaurant

    While the unit will initially offer only delivery and pickup service, the company said it may consider adding in-store kiosks and catering in the future. 

    By • June 10, 2022
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    Toast heats up restaurant payments competition

    As Toast adds services, the Boston startup is taking business from larger rivals and fintech peers, analysts say.

    By Jonathan Berr • June 9, 2022
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    Ghost Financial wants to reverse ghost kitchens' low success rates

    GhostU provides MasterClass-style videos and interactive workshops for operators seeking strategies to build and scale a virtual restaurant business.

    By • June 8, 2022
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    Tim Hortons US debuts first drive-thru-only model

    The first drive-thru only model restaurants will open this summer in several states including West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and New York.

    By Alicia Kelso • June 7, 2022
  • Reef Kitchens and Wendy's have signed a deal to open hundreds of units together
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    Reef Technology's expansion

    Reef ousts its head of kitchens, Insider reports

    Michael Beacham, who was instrumental in landing deals with Wendy's and TGI Fridays, has been replaced by Reef executive Kenneth Rourke. 

    By • Updated June 6, 2022
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    Survey: 44% of drivers prefer flexibility of ride-sharing over pizza delivery jobs

    High gas prices have pushed one-third of drivers who previously delivered food to now only service ride-sharing requests, according to BTIG research.

    By Alicia Kelso • June 3, 2022
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    Punch Bowl Social's founder is ready to launch his next eatertainment brand

    Jaguar Bolera will offer high-end food, beverages and design at its first location next year, Robert Thompson said. 

    By • June 1, 2022
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    Subway enhances its catering program

    The program now includes "easy order" options including pre-selected platters and lunchboxes, as well as pickup and delivery regardless of order size. 

    By Alicia Kelso • June 1, 2022
  • Subway's reimagined interiors put in place in 2021 as part of its Eat Fresh Refresh.
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    Subway to shift franchisee focus to multi-unit operators

    While Subway has historically worked with single-unit owners, it wants to add well-capitalized, experienced operators to its system to focus on quality over quantity. 

    By • May 27, 2022
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    Wing Zone is the latest chain to bet big on Miso Robotics

    The chain, which has 100-plus stores in its development pipeline, will include robotic fryer Flippy 2 in all standard restaurant builds going forward. 

    By • May 25, 2022
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    Inspire Brands teams with CloudKitchens, explores modular drive-thru units

    Nixing dining rooms via new ghost and small, takeout-only restaurant builds could save on labor and development costs, said Frank Inoa, VP of design and engineering innovation.

    By • May 24, 2022
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    Restaurant Revitalization Fund

    'A huge slap in the face': Milwaukee chef on losing his RRF grant

    Since he was a kid in Venezuela, Amilinda owner Greg Leon was surrounded by cooking. But the pandemic nearly took that away, as his restaurant was stripped of promised funds and his staffing took a hit. 

    By Thai Phi Le • May 24, 2022
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    Q&A

    Nextbite exec dishes on how operators can make virtual brands successful

    These concepts can optimize excess kitchen capacity and slow dayparts, but also poise operators to be nimble in emerging markets like Web3, says Chief Growth Officer Geoff Madding.

    By • May 23, 2022
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    Stop wasting your time dealing with sales tax - Automate it!

    Automating sales tax eliminates stress and saves time on a task that does nothing for your bottom line.

    May 23, 2022
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    How Wingstop is taking control of its poultry supply chain

    The company is considering joint ventures with suppliers, acquiring a poultry complex or building its own plant to secure more predictable food costs.

    By • May 18, 2022
  • Uber Eats began a pilot with Serve Robotics May 2022.
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    Uber Eats adds voice ordering, pilots autonomous delivery

    The food delivery provider rolled out several delivery products on Monday, as well as in-stadium ordering and vouchers for events.

    By • May 16, 2022
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    Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

    Alaska seafood satisfies today's consumer preferences

    Restaurant consumers are seeking menu items that meet a variety of demands, including the use of sustainable and healthful ingredients, inventive recipes and experiences they can’t easily recreate at home.

    May 16, 2022
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    McDonald's franchisees reportedly worried new grading system will hurt retention

    Operations PACE would mandate a further six to 10 visits by assessors and company representatives to every location, the chain's operators told CNBC.

    By , • May 13, 2022
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    Chipotle CFO doesn't rule out more food inflation despite pause

    Finance chief Jack Hartung said the chain has raised prices about 10% for the 12 months through Q1 compared to 2% in a typical year.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 2022
  • Buffalo Wild Wings is testing Miso Robotics' robotic chicken fryer, Flippy Wings.
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    Wing Zone, Wavemaker Labs launch automated restaurant pilot

    Wing Zone Labs plans to open up to 20 units, which will deploy Miso's Flippy 2 to handle frying stations with a goal of eventually becoming fully automated.

    By Alicia Kelso • May 11, 2022
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    Gopuff launches first restaurant brand under its Kitchen division

    The Mean Tomato will offer New York City-style pizzas that customers can add to their orders of snacks, drinks and other impulse buys.

    By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2022
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    Bakers Square to triple locations using ghost kitchens

    The BBQ Holdings concept is expected to grow from 18 locations to 55 by the end of the year, and all of these new units will operate inside other restaurants. 

    By • May 11, 2022
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    How Papa Johns is weathering the driver shortage

    As labor challenges weigh on Domino’s and Pizza Hut, Papa Johns’ third-party delivery partnerships are helping the chain fulfill demand during peak hours.

    By • May 10, 2022
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    Sweetgreen to open first pickup-only location in DC

    The dining room-free format features grab-and-go shelves and will only take orders placed on its website, app or third-party marketplaces. 

    By • May 6, 2022
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    Starbucks unionization efforts

    Starbucks' denial of new benefits to union workers is a legal gray area, labor experts say

    Starbucks claims it can't legally extend new benefits and wage increases to organizing stores, and experts say this exclusion could discourage baristas from voting pro-union.

    By • May 5, 2022