Restaurant Roundup

Restaurant Roundup
Starbucks Partners with DoorDash; SkipTheDishes Lays Off 350 Employees
September 16, 2022

After years of being conspicuously absent from the DoorDash marketplace, Starbucks is finally appearing on the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Restaurant Roundup: McDonald’s Reacts to CA Bill; Zomato Tests Intercity Delivery 
September 02, 2022

As fast food restaurant employees at every step of the corporate ladder wait for Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision on a bill passed in the state’s senate Monday (Aug. 29), which calls for new standards for fast food workers’ wages, schedules and working conditions, fast food...

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Restaurant Roundup: Chili’s Rethinks Robo-Waiters; Taco Bell Dips Toe in Metaverse
August 26, 2022

It would seem that automation is no surefire solution to restaurants’ ongoing labor challenges. Casual dining chain Chili’s, for one, is halting at least one of its robotics tests, at least for the time being. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Restaurant Roundup: Shake Shack Leverages ‘Digital Daypart’ Promotions; Taco Bell Transforms Drive-Thrus
August 05, 2022

As restaurants continue to struggle with labor challenges, many are coming up against capacity constraints during the busiest day parts while finding their staff under-utilized at off hours. In an effort to get more bang for its labor buck, New York-based fast-casual chain Shake Shack,...

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Restaurant Roundup: DoorDash Glitch Costs Thousands of Dollars
July 08, 2022

A DoorDash glitch on Thursday (July 7) had customers hauling in free food and beverages, up to thousands of dollars’ worth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Restaurant Roundup: Brands Automate Food Production, Delivery
July 01, 2022

As restaurants continue to seek out solutions for their labor challenges, many major brands are testing robotic solutions to automate the cooking process. Fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain Panda Express, which has more than 2,300 locations around the world, is the latest to join in. Get...

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Restaurant Roundup: Brands Add Drive-Thru Lanes, Robotics
June 24, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, a range of different brands have been adding drive-thru lanes, noting elevated demand for the ordering channel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Restaurant Roundup: Wendy’s, Kraft Invest in Metaverse Restaurants
June 16, 2022

Wendy’s initial metaverse efforts have yielded positive results for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, given that the company is stepping up its virtual efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Restaurant Roundup: Panera, Tim Hortons Open Off-Premise-Only Locations
June 10, 2022

Major bakery-café fast-casual chain Panera Bread is turning its focus to off-premise channels with its new digital-order-only format. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...