With its recent digital initiatives, it seems that Chipotle is setting itself up to be the Uber of food commerce. Where Uber began as a ride-hailing app and expanded its business to include an expansive suite of mobility-related services, so too is Chipotle growing its...
Jack in the Box is going all in on drive-thrus. The San Diego, California-based quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, which has over 2,200 restaurants across the United States and Guam, announced Monday (Dec. 6) that it is acquiring Taco Bell competitor Del Taco, highlighting in...
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With the need for speed superseding other considerations for many restaurant customers, brands are making compromises to boost their throughput. At Morgan Stanley’s Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Wednesday (Dec. 1), Jose Cil, CEO of Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International, announced that...
Partnering with aggregators is a double-edged sword for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). It increases exposure and order volumes, yet puts the customer relationship at risk. In the latest Order To Eat Tracker, Taco Bell’s Zipporah Allen discusses how the chain is tapping loyalty programs and digital...
Robotics-powered mobile pizzeria Stellar Pizza is planning to launch a physical food truck location in Los Angeles that will be operated by robots, according to multiple reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Heading into winter, headwinds across all parts of restaurant operations are coming together to create a perfect blizzard for operators. Between supply chain challenges, consequent food price increases, labor difficulties, and the emergence of the omicron variant, restaurants will need to work hard to maintain...
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Restaurant website platform SpotHopper on Tuesday (Nov. 30) completed a Series A fundraising round that will bring in $14 million for the company to expand its sales model and increase feature development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
