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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Restaurants less so How the owner of Krystal and Logan's Roadhouse makes it work Financing Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Same-store sales rose 6.9% at the Italian casual-dining chain as its investments in affordability and Uber delivery paid off. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. of sales in the quarter.

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KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S.

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

so it is creating another one Financing Dennys clings to value amid choppy environment Financing First Watch gets a traffic boost from third-party delivery Financing Qdoba gets a $527M investment Financing Philz Coffee is sold to a private-equity firm Financing KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S.

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Coco Robotics raises $80M to scale up autonomous delivery fleet

Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots. About 1,000 Coco bots are currently making deliveries in Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and Helsinki. Each bot has a capacity of 90 liters, or about six extra-large pizzas, and a delivery radius of 1 to 2 miles. They have completed more than 500,000 deliveries to date.

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How restaurants can build a robust revenue stream through workplace catering

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Trending Premium Financing Yum Brands chicken concept is struggling in the U.S.,

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework. One example is OpenAI’s Operator, a tool that can perform web-based tasks like making a restaurant reservation or ordering food from a delivery app. Now the restaurant industry is getting its own version, thanks to delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Wonder.

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Fighting for traffic, pizza chains push more discounts

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

Many of these pizza chains were historically able to rely on their delivery operations for sales. But the rapid growth of third-party delivery has siphoned off much of that business, leaving the pizza players to both join aggregators and find new ways to convince customers to buy their items.

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What operators should know about ancient grains

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

It’s a point-of-sale system that allows the team to pack orders, and it’s integrated with third-party delivery partners. But the team build a trademarked system—dubbed Au-Dough-Mation”—that can now manage front- and back-of-house operations.

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

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Forget coffee. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Premium Technology DoorDash wants to be everywhere Tech Check: The delivery company is gobbling up more of the restaurant tech ecosystem. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window.

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C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Premium Technology DoorDash wants to be everywhere Tech Check: The delivery company is gobbling up more of the restaurant tech ecosystem. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window.

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DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock San Francisco-based delivery service DoorDash announced Friday that it has completed its purchase of SevenRooms, a New York-City-based reservations and marketing platform for restaurants. billion and international food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, both in cash. The pending deal for U.K.-based

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DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is doubling down on its advertising business. . Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is doubling down on its advertising business. The food delivery company said Wednesday that it has acquired Symbiosys, an ad tech company, in a deal valued at $175 million. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

It's complicated Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants could sell Bahama Breeze Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Premium OPINION Financing Does Chipotle have a structural problem?

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DoorDash wants to be everywhere

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash now offers services like reservations and advertising. That’s our biggest takeaway after a pair of acquisitions by the delivery company that have it set to take a bigger share of the restaurant tech ecosystem. To put it simply, DoorDash wants to do a lot more than just handle deliveries.

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OpenTable launches AI chatbot that can answer diner questions

Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

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The Cheesecake Factory leans into value with low-priced bowls and bites

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

Executives noted that the bites—small plates under $10—could encourage add-ons, and bowls could help drive delivery sales because they travel well and are priced competitively. Were driving significant value for the consumer.” The new options also bring more flexibility to the menu.

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Smalls Sliders, Karl Strauss Brewing among chains making leadership moves

Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

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Denny's clings to value amid 'choppy' environment

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Executives said investments in its website and in third-party delivery promotions helped drive conversions and sales. Denny’s has also been rolling out a new delivery-only virtual brand, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, to company-owned stores. Exclusive Content Premium Financing Yum Brands chicken concept is struggling in the U.S.,

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So much for the consolidation trend

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

It's complicated Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants could sell Bahama Breeze Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Hulkamania is coming for Hooters Consumers are worried about tariffs.

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How restaurants can survive the new Wild West of web search

Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

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Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

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Week in Review: Keke's plans a growth spurt, James Beard Awards celebrates immigrants and more

Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

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You will soon be able to charge your car at a Bojangles

Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

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DoorDash slams Seattle over 'extreme' delivery regulations

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

08, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash said rising costs have hurt restaurant delivery sales in Seattle. Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is raising its prices in Seattle again after the city added new regulations for third-party delivery companies. . The company said Seattle is now the most expensive delivery market in the U.S.,

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Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner resigns

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

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July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

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DoorDash loses its challenge to Uber lawsuit

Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

Uber’s lawsuit against DoorDash over delivery contracts will continue after a judge struck down DoorDash’s motion to dismiss the case. Uber sued DoorDash in February , alleging that its chief rival uses illegal tactics to get restaurants to sign exclusive contracts for first-party delivery. By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. respectively.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

For their safety and convenience, enable delivery and payment services that allow customers to pay without cash, as well as choose when and how their order should be delivered. Highlight your takeout options, revised opening hours as well as curbside pick-up and contactless delivery options. Postermywall food delivery poster.

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A Concise Checklist for Reopening Your Restaurant

Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

If you want to familiarize with the new restaurant marketing landscape post-COVID-19, PosterMyWall is hosting a webinar with Daniel Woodman , a senior marketer with a knack for helping small businesses flourish, to talk about what restaurants can do stay relevant on re-opening, and to tackle the many novel challenges they will face.

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How To Adopt A New Restaurant Accounting System Without Affecting Operations

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 1, 2022

Operational Costs : It includes marketing and advertising costs. It will also ease delivery, payment, and other operations. You can check for free webinars and group sessions conducted by many consulting companies. Employee Cost : It includes the payroll of employees and their benefits.

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How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth

Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

Develop marketing materials like leaflets, brochures, and (online) advertisements that outline your unique selling points and show potential business owners why your franchise is a great business opportunity. Provide training through: webinars, field training, on-site visits, conferences, and classroom refresher sessions.

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L&L Puts Aloha Spirit into Practice

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2020

For example, the L&L Colorado Springs, Colorado location used a small wagon attached to a remote-controlled car to bring food from the store to the parking lot during curbside delivery, top photo. Marketing : The company immediately changed its marketing approach to take-out and delivery service only.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S.

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Coco Robotics raises $80M to scale up autonomous delivery fleet

How restaurants can build a robust revenue stream through workplace catering

From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Fighting for traffic, pizza chains push more discounts

What operators should know about ancient grains

How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Forget coffee. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept

C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers

DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not

DoorDash wants to be everywhere

OpenTable launches AI chatbot that can answer diner questions

The Cheesecake Factory leans into value with low-priced bowls and bites

Smalls Sliders, Karl Strauss Brewing among chains making leadership moves

Denny's clings to value amid 'choppy' environment

So much for the consolidation trend

How restaurants can survive the new Wild West of web search

Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

Week in Review: Keke's plans a growth spurt, James Beard Awards celebrates immigrants and more

You will soon be able to charge your car at a Bojangles

DoorDash slams Seattle over 'extreme' delivery regulations

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner resigns

July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country

DoorDash loses its challenge to Uber lawsuit

Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

A Concise Checklist for Reopening Your Restaurant

How To Adopt A New Restaurant Accounting System Without Affecting Operations

How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth

L&L Puts Aloha Spirit into Practice

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