Digital evolution of TGI Fridays boosts legacy casual-dining chain growth
Future-forward initiatives lead to 41 consecutive weeks of comp sales growth TGI Fridays has been capitalizing on its digital evolution and virtual platforms to grow. According to fiscal year-to-date results, […]
Ottonomy Ottobots debut robot delivery at CVG Airport in Cincinnati
Movement of robots made possible via digital mapping, contextual mobility navigation Diners will meet Ottobots thanks to Ottonomy and advancements in robotics. New robot friends of the foodservice and retail […]
Ghost kitchens disrupting traditional restaurant expansion channels
Ghost kitchen explosion: Restaurant chains, entrepreneurs test advantages of growing with dining-room-less distribution points Ghost kitchens are providing new outlets for growth, spurring a race among some of the largest […]
First Ralphs Kitchen United MIX location opens in Westwood, California
Westwood location to be followed by additional MIX units opening in Texas Ralphs and Kitchen United collaborated to open their first joint kitchen center in Westwood, Calif. Through MIX, customers […]
REEF acquires 2ndKitchen, expanding its brands into hospitality, venue spaces
REEF acquisition of 2ndKitchen will expand client brands to additional geographies, verticals Ghost-kitchen behemoth Reef Technology acquired 2ndKitchen, a virtual foodservice provider to hotels and offices. 2ndKitchen also services a […]
‘The Restaurant of the Future’ will provide convenient takeout, digital ordering, enhanced cleaning
Deloitte report reveals nearly two-thirds of consumers will not soon return to on-premises at levels before pandemic A new report from Deloitte suggests restaurants need to respond to consumers’ digital […]
TGI Fridays to add C3 virtual brands to 170 US restaurants
Expanded dark-kitchen partnership follows investment in C3 by restaurant chain’s parent TGI Fridays will bring C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) virtual brands into Fridays restaurants, expanding a relationship with the digital […]
53 pct of consumers are dining in restaurants less often: Acosta
The Why? Behind the Dine report reveals consumer preferences related to off-premises, COVID, safety Fifty-three percent of consumers are dining in restaurants less, according to a 2021 The Why? Behind […]
C3 by sbe raises $10M in strategic investment from Lurra Capital
Investment will open doors globally and fuel expansion with existing C3 partners Digital restaurant ecosystem C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) by sbe raised additional funding through a $10M infusion by Lurra […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill adds Smoked Brisket to US, Canadian menus for limited time
Rewards members to receive early access starting September 21 Chipotle Mexican Grill will roll out its Smoked Brisket for a limited time with early access to Chipotle Rewards members. The […]
DoorDash provides expanded alcohol delivery access in Marketplace
Third-party delivery provider emphasizes to-go alcohol opportunity for restaurants, retailers DoorDash expanded its Marketplace program for selling alcohol for delivery across 20 states and Washington, DC. A new “Alcohol Tab” […]