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WEBUber expands robotic delivery. Beginning this week, Coco will start delivering for Uber Eats in Los Angeles with additional cities forthcoming. Restaurant Dive has the latest news in the restaurant industry, covering topics like consumer trends, technology, marketing and branding, operations, mergers & acquisitions, and more.
How bad is restaurant inflation? Here’s what the data shows.
WEBNov 3, 2022 · Visits to full-service restaurants were down 18.2% during the last week of September compared to the same week in 2019, and down 6% in 2021, according to Placer.ai data emailed to Restaurant Dive. Comparatively, QSR and fast food chains saw visits decline 7.1% that same week compared to 2019, but increase 0.7% compared to …
SBA to disburse $180M in remaining RRF funds - Restaurant Dive
WEBAug 3, 2022 · The Small Business Administration confirmed it will distribute $180 million in unspent money allocated for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund as awards, the National Restaurant Association said in an email to Restaurant Dive. The SBA will work with the Department of Justice to disburse the money, according to the NRA.
Consumer Trends - Restaurant Dive
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Decreases in consumer tips and total employment were more than offset by sharp rises in base pay, according to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The latest news in consumer trends in the restaurant industry. Read how QSRs and full-service restaurants are adapting to serve current consumer demands.
Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
WEBNov 21, 2022 · It is also targeting 255 to 285 restaurant openings in 2023, and 80% of new restaurants in 2022 and 2023 will feature Chipotlanes. This channel, which generates roughly 15% higher sales than a traditional Chipotle restaurant, led to a shift in real estate, construction and labor strategy, Zalotrawala said. “Our priority for development will ...
Fast food is getting faster, data shows | Restaurant Dive
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Several major QSR chains studied by Placer.ai have seen speed of service improve over recent years. For example, the share of Taco Bell visits lasting 10 minutes or less rose from 58.4% to 62.9% from 2019 to 2023. Wendy’s, in the same time frame, saw visits under 10 minutes rise from 56.4% to 60.5%. Even as Chick-fil-A’s average unit ...
Restaurant Technology News | Restaurant Dive
WEBSep 9, 2024 · After launching in over 30 corporate locations, the technology, which claims to be “highly accurate,” is now available to over 100 franchised units. By Julie Littman • July 17, 2024. More stories. The latest news and trends in technology in the restaurant industry. From AI to mobile apps and loyalty, Restaurant Dive covers all you need to ...
Waitr grows footprint with $321M Bite Squad acquisition
WEBDec 13, 2018 · Dive Brief: Less than a month since merging with restaurateur Tilman Fertitta’s holding company, Waitr announced it will buy food delivery service Bite Squad for $321.3 million.; The move will expand Waitr’s 235-city footprint to include a total of 500 cities in 22 states. To pay for the deal, Waitr also agreed to a $42.1 million debt …
Portillo’s targets 920 future units, up from 600 - Restaurant Dive
WEBSep 22, 2023 · Portillo’s, which has 77 full-scale restaurants in 10 states, increased the minimum number of stores it estimates it can open from 600 to 920, the company wrote in an email to Restaurant Dive. This estimated target store count includes 800 full-sized restaurants and 120 pickup units, walk-up stores for urban areas and other alternative ...
New Uber feature allows users to pick up restaurant orders during …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · Uber announced Wednesday it is adding a Pickup and Go feature to its app that allows rides passengers to order and pick up meals and groceries while en route to their destination. The platform will also allow users to pre-order when a store or restaurant is closed, as well as create multiple orders from different stores and restaurants at the ...
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