food and beverage

White Castle Taps Uber’s White-Label Delivery as QSRs Contend With Aggregators
White Castle Taps Uber’s White-Label Delivery as QSRs Contend With Aggregators
September 22, 2023  |  Delivery

With quick-service restaurants (QSRs) weighing the advantages and disadvantages of relying on third-party aggregators, White Castle is leveraging Uber’s white-label platform, Uber Direct, for delivery...

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Darden Says Boosting Brands Pays Off Better Than Promotions
Darden Says Boosting Brands Pays Off Better Than Promotions
September 22, 2023  |  ResTech

Darden Restaurants, the parent company of popular dining chains including Olive Garden, The Capital Grille and LongHorn Steakhouse, has adopted a strategic shift in its...

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Uber Eats to Add SNAP, FSA Payment Acceptances to Broaden Audience
Uber Eats to Add SNAP, FSA Payment Acceptances to Broaden Audience
September 20, 2023  |  Aggregators

As Uber Eats looks to reach consumers across income levels, the aggregator is gearing up to accept new kinds of payments. Uber announced Wednesday (Sept....

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General Mills Predicts Restaurant Inflation Will Drive Fall Grocery Sales
General Mills Predicts Restaurant Inflation Will Drive Fall Grocery Sales
September 20, 2023  |  Economy

General Mills predicted that with restaurant inflation exacerbating the gap between dining out and eating at home, more consumers will get their food at the...

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Grocers Grapple With Direct Delivery as Instacart Goes Public
Grocers Grapple With Direct Delivery as Instacart Goes Public
September 19, 2023  |  Delivery

With Instacart going public Tuesday (Sept. 19) via initial public offering (IPO), grocers are rethinking their direct delivery businesses. Some are investing more in their...

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DoorDash and Aldi Expand Partnership to Offer ‘Safe’ Alcohol Delivery
DoorDash and Aldi Expand Partnership to Offer ‘Safe’ Alcohol Delivery
September 18, 2023  |  Partnerships

DoorDash has expanded its alcohol delivery partnership with Aldi to 1,200 stores in 21 states. The updated collaboration, announced in a Monday (Sept. 18) press...

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Financially Secure Customers Spring for Full-Service Dining
Financially Secure Customers Spring for Full-Service Dining
September 18, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers manage their food spending amid budgetary pressures, those with cash to burn are happy to splurge on table-service dining, while those without a...

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GoTab CEO: Kiosks Power Self-Service for Mobile Wallet Holdouts
GoTab CEO: Kiosks Power Self-Service for Mobile Wallet Holdouts
September 18, 2023  |  ResTech

As own-device self-service catches on across industries, restaurants are leveraging kiosks to reach consumers who have not adopted mobile payments, according to GoTab. The restaurant technology...

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Card-Linked Offers Go a Long Way Toward Driving Grocery Loyalty
Card-Linked Offers Go a Long Way Toward Driving Grocery Loyalty
September 15, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As grocers look to boost loyalty and drive adoption, card-linked offers can help them reach half of all shoppers. By the Numbers For the new...

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