restaurant roundup

Ghost Kitchen Boom May Be Built on a Shaky Foundation, Reports Show
Ghost Kitchen Boom May Be Built on a Shaky Foundation, Reports Show
December 03, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

Those who approached the rapid expansion of the ghost kitchen with some skepticism may be feeling vindicated this week, as Reef Technology, one of the...

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Restaurant Roundup: The Cheesecake Factory Goes Omnichannel; Wingstop Shifts Away from On-Premise
Restaurant Roundup: The Cheesecake Factory Goes Omnichannel; Wingstop Shifts Away from On-Premise
November 05, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

The Cheesecake Factory, known for its full-service dining experience, has been permanently changed by the rise in off-premise. The Calabasas, California-based chain, which operates over...

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Restaurant Roundup: Robots Take Over Major Casual Dining Chains
Restaurant Roundup: Robots Take Over Major Casual Dining Chains
October 22, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

Chili’s Grill & Bar, the Brinker International-owned casual dining giant with over 1,600 restaurants across 29 countries, is looking to mitigate its front-of-house labor challenges...

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Chick-fil-A Lawsuit Highlights Delivery Tensions; Del Taco Boosts Loyalty Engagement 
Chick-fil-A Lawsuit Highlights Delivery Tensions; Del Taco Boosts Loyalty Engagement 
October 15, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

With restaurants continuing to struggle under the steep fees that third-party delivery services charge, leading delivery services continuing to operate at a loss, and consumers...

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LA Mandates Proof of Vax; Digital Ordering Prompts Smoothie Renaissance
LA Mandates Proof of Vax; Digital Ordering Prompts Smoothie Renaissance
October 08, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

Los Angeles has joined the cities mandating proof of vaccination for entry into restaurants and other indoor venues, after the city council voted 11-2 on...

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IHOP Opens Fast-Casual Brand; Chipotle Offers Increased Personalization
IHOP Opens Fast-Casual Brand; Chipotle Offers Increased Personalization
October 01, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

Four months after announcing the resumption of its plans to launch its fast-casual brand flip’d, IHOP opened the doors of the chain’s first location in...

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Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
September 24, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

The battle between New York City and the major food delivery services wages on. On Thursday (Sept. 23), the New York City Council’s Committee on...

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Cities Require Vaccines For Dining; IHOP Gets Boozy
Cities Require Vaccines For Dining; IHOP Gets Boozy
August 13, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

On Thursday (Aug. 12), San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that bar and restaurant staff and patrons alike will be required to show proof of...

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Restaurant Roundup: COVID Concerns Pervade As Diners Return to Bars
Restaurant Roundup: COVID Concerns Pervade As Diners Return to Bars
July 30, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise, mass concern over the spread of the Delta variant and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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