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Restaurant Roundup: Dunkin’ Cuts Back On Beyond Meat, Restaurant Visits Surge
June 25, 2021

It looks like Dunkin’s relationship with Beyond Meat is not going to go beyond the Western states from now on. The two companies announced the nationwide launch of Dunkin’s Beyond Breakfast Sausage sandwich in 2019. Now, Dunkin’ is scaling way back, limiting the availability of...

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Restaurant Roundup: Wendy’s Gets The GameStop Treatment
June 11, 2021

The meme traders are back, and this time they are going for “Wendys [sic] Chicken Tendies.” Wendy’s stock prices jumped up about 26 percent on Tuesday (June 8) after a post on the subreddit r/WallStreetBets argued on behalf of the stock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Restaurant Roundup: Tesla Mulls Retro Diner; Lawmakers Look Ahead
June 04, 2021

Tesla may have plans to get into the restaurant business. The company filed three trademark applications that indicate its interest in the food service industry — one for the characters in its name, one for the spelled-out Tesla logo, and one for the “stylized ‘T’...

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Restaurant Roundup: Deals, Deliveries And Dragontail
May 28, 2021

Yum! Brands is continuing its ongoing tech acquisition spree with its purchase of Dragontail Systems Limited, a kitchen management and delivery technology company, which was announced on Wednesday (May 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Restaurant Roundup: Vaxxing And Unmasking As COVID Restrictions End
May 21, 2021

As state mask mandates and COVID-era restrictions start to expire, the nation’s vast QSR industry is leading the way with innovative ways to entice customers to get their shots and come back to their stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Restaurant Roundup: With CDC Update, Dining’s Post-Pandemic Future Comes Into View
May 14, 2021

The CDC announced Thursday (May 13) that it is no longer necessary for fully vaccinated people to wear masks indoors or out, except where required by “state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.” Get the Full Story...

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Restaurant Roundup: On Mother’s Day, Restaurants Benefit From Pent-Up Demand
May 07, 2021

After a strong start to the year, restaurants are finally looking toward a bright future. Vaccinations are bringing consumers back into restaurants for on-premises dining even as many maintain their digital ordering behaviors. This weekend coming weekend is going to be something of a shot...

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Restaurants Predict Continued Sales Growth After Strong Q1
May 06, 2021

Restaurants are back. Spending at United States eateries is not only up 118.8 percent compared to 2020, but also up 5.7 percent compared to the same time in 2019, according to a press release from Mastercard emailed to PYMNTS. This surge can be seen in the...

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Restaurant Roundup: DoorDash Proposes Solution To Aggregator Fee Problem
April 30, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, there have been countless conversations and disputes about restaurant aggregator pricing, with restaurants, aggregators, local legislatures and consumers all left feeling frustrated by the lack of legislation, leaving some to wonder whether the aggregator model even works in the...