Nonprofits, chefs, restaurateurs step up to help restaurant workers during novel coronavirus crisis
At a time of need, industry associates in need get more suppport Nonprofit organizations, restaurants and chefs are pitching in […]
Dunkin’ extends Free Donut Fridays
Dunkin’ extended its previously-announced March Free Donut Fridays to the end of April. The Canton, Mass.-based QSR breakfast chain is […]
COVID-19 impacting economic outlook, ability of restaurants to remain open: Technomic
Restaurant sales drop 45 percent from February According to Technomic, a Chicago-based foodservice consultancy, 70 percent of restaurant operators are […]
Restaurants consider benefits of Paycheck Protection Program to fund continuity
For restaurants fighting to maintain payroll, pivoting to off-premises only SBA loan program essential The Paycheck Protection Program, part of […]
Quick-serve restaurants help give back to communities, front-line workers
During the COVID-19 crisis, restaurant chains find ways to help Quick-service chains are finding ways to give back to their […]
Restaurant delivery experiences 23-percent surge in demand: report
Third-party delivery aggregator reports increased demand by major city FoodBoss, an aggregator website of third-party restaurant delivery options, reported a […]
Restaurant chains extend free, special offers to healthcare, frontline workers during COVID-19
Free food, discounts help crisis-essential personnel weather storm Krispy Kreme became one the latest chains that are offering healthcare and/or […]
Foodservice industry sales to drop as much as 27 percent in 2020: Technomic
Restaurants face decision to close units or shift to takeout, delivery Food consultancy Technomic provided a COVID-19 update for the […]
Restaurant tech, delivery providers offer relief to restaurants amid COVID-19 outbreak
Uber Eats to temporarily waive restaurant fees Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the restaurant industry is feeling the pain of […]
Restaurant chains move away from dine-in services due to coronavirus pandemic
Outbreak leads to contactless delivery, tamper-proof packaging for some Restaurants across the U.S. are moving to off-premises business voluntarily and […]
PFG shares employees with grocers, adds 480 new, grocery customer locations
Distributor also helps restaurants transition to higher-volume off-premises business Performance Food Group (PFG) announced it had signed 10 new agreements […]
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Noodles and Company offers free delivery in March
Free offer promoted through March 31 Noodles and Company began offering free delivery. In an announcement, the company said it […]
Restaurant tech, delivery providers offer relief to restaurants amid COVID-19 outbreak
Uber Eats to temporarily waive restaurant fees Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the restaurant industry is feeling the pain of […]
Grubhub suspends commission payments to help restaurants impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic
Third-party delivery provider also raises funds via Donate the Change Grubhub temporarily suspended commission payments from COVID-19-impacted independent restaurants to […]
Chipotle offers free delivery with tamper-evident packaging
Free delivery offer extended during March Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced a new free delivery offer during the month of March. […]
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Applebee’s offers 25-cent wings LTO, drink specials during March
Dine-in only wings special, $3-$5-$7 drinks arrive Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar returned its popular 25-cent wings deal as a […]
Triple Cheezy Stuffed Crust returns to Pizza Inn
One-topping Cheezy Stuffed Crust pizza promoted for $10.99 Pizza Inn Triple Cheezy Stuffed Crust returned for a limited time. The […]
Applebee’s rolls out LIT as March Featured Drink of Month
LIT a variation of popular Long Island Iced Tea Applebee’s rolled out the March Featured Drink of the Month. The […]
El Pollo Loco rolls out Mix and Match Street Tacos, including Chickenless
Taco choices now include Chickenless Pollo, ‘World’s First Keto’ Tacos El Pollo Loco rolled out Mix and Match Street Tacos, […]
MTY Food Group, parent of Pinkberry franchisor, closes 2,100 restaurants
The COVID-19 outbreak and related economic impacts are taking a toll on the MTY Food Group. The parent of Kahala […]
P.F. Chang’s continues expansion in Texas
New restaurant opens in Grandscape mixed-use development P.F. Chang’s opened a new restaurant in the Greater Dallas area in the […]
Applebee’s offers 25-cent wings LTO, drink specials during March
Dine-in only wings special, $3-$5-$7 drinks arrive Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar returned its popular 25-cent wings deal as a […]
Restaurant industry sales rise in February for second straight month: Black Box
Warm weather benefits restaurants ahead of U.S. Coronavirus outbreak Comparable U.S. restaurant sales in February were once again positive, according […]
US Foods to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores for $970M
Transaction boosts broadliner’s positioning in the $17B cash-and-carry market US foods Holding Corporation announced it will acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse […]
Triple Cheezy Stuffed Crust returns to Pizza Inn
One-topping Cheezy Stuffed Crust pizza promoted for $10.99 Pizza Inn Triple Cheezy Stuffed Crust returned for a limited time. The […]
64 percent of Americans concerned about Coronavirus Disease: study
Nearly one in five Americans are limiting visits to public places Nearly two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the latest […]
Handam BBQ debuts in Westside Bellaire, Houston
Guests can rapidly cook meats at table with smokeless grill Handam BBQ debuted in Houston, Texas in Westside Bellaire. The […]
Patrick Schwing named chief marketing officer of sandwich giant
Arby’s to leverage CMO’s CPG, product development marketing expertise Arby’s appointed Patrick Schwing its new chief marketing officer. As its […]