Chuck E. Cheese is the latest restaurant brand to make a play for consumers’ grocery spending as, across the industry, eateries look to capture more of consumers’ day-to-day food budgets. The family restaurant and entertainment chain, which has more than 550 locations, announced Thursday (Sept....
As restaurants look for ways to improve the economics of on-demand delivery, Marco’s Pizza is gearing up to test automated solutions, though it may be some time before the economics of the technology make it viable on a wider scale. The pizza chain, which has...
This week in restaurant news, P.F. Chang’s expands its grocery presence, Perkins enters the retail coffee space, and restaurant growth is expected to outpace grocery this holiday season by a considerable margin. Asian-style casual dining chain P.F. Chang’s, which has more than 300 locations across...
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 marketing approach. Instead of relying heavily on short-term promotions, the company is focusing on building brand equity — the value...
At a Skechers location in Gardena, Calif., shoppers can buy not only shoes, but also a burger and fries — the latest instance of a non-food company opening up a restaurant to build brand loyalty. The footwear brand’s “Food Spot” quietly opened back in May,...
With the advent of remote work, limited time and the increasing demand for convenience, ready-to-eat meals have experienced a surge in popularity among consumers. Cost, too, was a key driving force behind the rise in ready-to-eat meal demand. While restaurant takeout meals provide convenience and...
In an effort to combat the challenges that economic pressures have posed for Disney’s U.S. resorts, the media giant is looking to its restaurant offerings to entice consumers back for the holiday season. The company announced Wednesday (Sep. 6) the offer of a “Disney Dining Promo Card,”...
Restaurant chain Dog Haus has become the latest brand to tap expertise from the ghost kitchen world to give the brand the competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving restaurant industry. On Monday (Aug. 28), virtual restaurant company Kitchen United announced via LinkedIn that its CEO...
As consumers look for more affordable alternatives to their day-to-day small luxuries, The J.M. Smucker Company is stepping up its at-home coffee offerings, providing lower-priced alternatives to coffee shops. In prepared remarks accompanying the food and beverage manufacturer’s first-quarter earnings release Tuesday (Aug. 29), Mark Smucker, the company’s...
