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Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
Nov 21, 2022 · In 2018, Chipotle was facing a problem. While same-store sales and transactions were up, customers felt the chain had too few restaurants. Diners were frustrated that the only way to buy from Chipotle was to order inside a restaurant, said Tabassum Zalotrawala, Chipotle’s chief development officer.
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 US launches points-based digital rewards program
Feb 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: The launch of KFC Rewards will further parent company Yum’s strategy to boost digital sales, which grew 20% and reached $7 billion Q3 2023, CEO David Gibbs said during a November earnings call. The KFC Rewards program is only available for digital purchases, providing an extra incentive for customers to order online.
What’s behind Del Taco’s franchising surge | Restaurant Dive
Feb 9, 2024 · The Mexican QSR chain signed over 138 franchise commitments in fiscal 2023 and plans to be over 90% franchised by 2026, said Van Ingram, Del Taco’s VP of franchise development.
Rise of the robots: How restaurants can automate without losing …
Feb 2, 2022 · Greetings, fellow human! Robots seem to be everywhere these days, at least in the restaurant business. A week doesn't go by without industry trades and mainstream press bringing us headlines like "Robots take over major casual dining chains."Robots are flipping burgers and frying chicken wings, and driverless bots and drones are delivering meals to hungry customers.
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 version of the promotion.
Portillo’s targets 920 future units, up from 600 - Restaurant Dive
Sep 22, 2023 · Dive Insight: Portillo’s new restaurant openings remain strong this year, Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo noted during an August earnings call.As of the second quarter, the company is working on three restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, three in Greater Chicago, one unit in Arizona and another in Central Florida.
IHOP’s new menu innovates beyond breakfast | Restaurant Dive
Sep 17, 2024 · Dive Brief: IHOP wants to boost interest in its evening and afternoon offerings with new, permanent core dishes, the chain wrote in an email to Restaurant Dive.
How DoorDash became the dominant US food delivery company
Nov 29, 2022 · From backyard to nationwide delivery. When the DoorDash co-founders met at Stanford University in 2012, they all wanted to do something significant to help local businesses, said DoorDash co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Andy Fang.