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Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
Nov 21, 2022 · It is also targeting 255 to 285 restaurant openings in 2023, and 80% of new restaurants in 2022 and 2023 will feature Chipotlanes. This channel, which generates roughly 15% higher sales than a traditional Chipotle restaurant, led to a shift in real estate, construction and labor strategy, Zalotrawala said. “Our priority for development will ...
KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
Apr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of mashed potatoes and a biscuit.
KFC expands $5 meal deal - Restaurant Dive
Aug 13, 2024 · Dive Brief: Kentucky Fried Chicken is expanding its Taste of KFC Deal, a $5 value promotion it introduced in April.The chain added two meals to the deal, which runs through the end of the year. Customers can now get an eight-piece nuggets meal with fries and two sauces, and a Famous Bowl with nuggets, in addition to the wing-and-thigh deal included in the original …
Introducing 7shifts Academy: Free online restaurant management …
Nov 29, 2021 · So we wanted to create a program that restaurant professionals can go to learn how to run great restaurants. And we're excited to announce the launch of 7shifts Academy! "7shifts is singularly focused on helping restaurants streamline operations with our team management platform that gives them everything they need to better manage their business.
7 restaurant industry trends to watch in 2024
Jan 10, 2024 · Restaurant prices hikes are expected to soften in 2024 compared to the low double-digit increases of 2023, which have pushed diners to their limit, experts said. Lynne Collier, restaurant analyst at Water Tower Research, expects pricing to range between 3% and 5% this year given that commodity and labor costs have dropped.
Pizza Hut franchisee declares bankruptcy - Restaurant Dive
Jul 23, 2024 · Dive Brief: Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizzafiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, according to court records from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The operator listed Manufacturers Bank and Pizza Hut as its top unsecured creditors with respective claims of over $21 million and $2.2 million.
90% of new Starbucks stores will have drive-thrus
May 4, 2022 · Dive Brief: Starbucks will accelerate its new store growth, outfitting 90% of new stores with a drive-thru, interim CEO Howard Schultz said Tuesday during an earnings call. The drive-thrus will incorporate new store designs and technology, including more handheld devices and equipment aimed at increasing efficiency, speed and profitability.
SBA to disburse $180M in remaining RRF funds - Restaurant Dive
Aug 3, 2022 · The Small Business Administration confirmed it will distribute $180 million in unspent money allocated for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund as awards, the National Restaurant Association said in an email to Restaurant Dive. The SBA will work with the Department of Justice to disburse the money, according to the NRA.
The top restaurant trends in 2024
May 6, 2024 · From automation to sustainability, these are the most compelling global trends shaping the food and beverage industry in 2024. Restaurant owners entered 2024 feeling optimistic, according to data from the Square 2024 Future of Restaurants report. The industry has embraced technology solutions to tackle staffing, process, and efficiency challenges.