September 07, 2022
Kalanick’s CloudKitchens Expands as Restaurant Ordering Gets the eCommerce Treatment
Uber co-founder and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick’s ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens is raising funds by the millions, most recently securing an investment from tech giant Microsoft, according to a Financial Times...
September 07, 2022
State Antitrust Enforcement Of No-Poach Agreements And Non-Compete Agreements
As both federal and state enforcers begin treating non-compete and no-poach agreements to be anti-competitive in violation of the Sherman Act, the question becomes how are they investigating these agreements...
September 06, 2022
Panera Taps CarPlay to Bring Drive-Thru Ordering Into the Car
Fast-casual chain Panera Bread, which has more than 2,100 bakery-cafes in the United States and Canada, is looking to drive digital orders by extending drive-thru ordering opportunities beyond the restaurant...
August 31, 2022
Burger King Must Face No-Poaching Suit
Burger King affiliates must face antitrust litigation over a former “no hire” pact that barred the fast food giant and its franchise locations from recruiting one another’s workers, a federal appeals...
August 31, 2022
Today in the Connected Economy: SWIFT Unveils Predictive Data Tool
Today in the connected economy, financial messaging services provider SWIFT has rolled out a predictive data intelligence tool that identifies potential problems with cross-border transactions. Also, banking giant Santander is...
August 31, 2022
Will MrBeast Burger’s Digital Success Translate to Physical Restaurants?
As virtual restaurant brands look to convert their digital followings into long-term omnichannel success, some are turning their focus to brick-and-mortar. For instance, take MrBeast Burger, a collaboration between ghost...
August 29, 2022
As Prices Rise, Restaurants Reevaluate Free Food Loyalty Incentives
Amid ongoing food price inflation, many restaurants are finding that their loyalty programs are their best tool to combat trade-down to grocery, enabling them to incentivize visits and maintain continuous...
August 24, 2022
Looking Backwards and Forwards: What Does 25 Years of Competition...
August 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the draft Competition Bill in August 1997. Passing into law the following year, what became the Competition Act 1998 introduced...
August 23, 2022
City Restaurants Gear up for Back-to-Office Rush With Labor-Saving Tech
While restaurants at the heart of a global city like New York might typically expect to see a rush of tourists over the summer, the pandemic’s ongoing impact on travel...