July 24, 2023
Chick-fil-A Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Location as Fast-Food Eateries Shrink
As quick-service restaurants (QSRs) look to meet consumers’ growing demand for quick, convenient off-premises options, many are saving on real estate by shrinking on-site seating areas or losing their dining...
July 24, 2023
Domino’s Counterbalances Uber Eats Deal With Loyalty Relaunch
Following its decision to finally get on Uber Eats’ marketplace, Domino’s Pizza is stepping up its efforts to maintain engagement through its direct channels by offering easier-to-redeem loyalty rewards. On a...
July 19, 2023
DoorDash Beats Out Uber Eats and Grubhub in Food Delivery...
Much like other highly competitive sectors, the aggregator market is dominated by the top three leaders and then the rest when it comes to usage. A closer look, however, reveals that...
July 18, 2023
DIG Launches Dinner Box as Ready-to-Eat Providers Seize Restaurant Occasions
As ready-to-eat meal options gain share from restaurants, DIG has become the latest eatery to take an “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” approach. The New York-based fast-casual chain...
July 14, 2023
KFC Adds Digital C-Suite Role as Virtual Competition Heats Up
This week in restaurant news, KFC adds its first chief digital officer, WOWorks adds seven new virtual brands, and Uber Eats reportedly follows through on its stated goal to wean...
July 14, 2023
Consumers Want Robots Out of Sight and Out of Mind...
Automation has touched and transformed many aspects of daily life. Dining and food preparation have primarily remained on the sidelines — until now. Consumers may soon be in for a...
July 11, 2023
Chipotle’s Pizzeria Shutdown Suggests Not All Foods Can Be Burritofied
As restaurants weigh consumers’ desire for customizable options with their demand for quick, easy meals, Chipotle has found that the build-it-yourself model that has fueled its success does not work for all...
July 06, 2023
More Online Grocery Customers Now Opt for Curbside Pickup Instead...
When it comes to online grocery, consumers are more willing to hop in their cars and pick up their orders than wait around (and/or pay the extra price) for delivery....
July 06, 2023
Jenny Craig’s eCommerce Revival Comes as D2C Supercharges Weight Loss...
Jenny Craig is poised for a digital comeback as the rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) enables weight loss brands to find an audience in more targeted ways than ever. As Wellful, an omnichannel...