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Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
Nov 21, 2022 · Chipotle plans to include Chipotlanes, digital pickup lanes, in most of its new restaurants as it aims to boost sales and convenience. Learn how the chain overcame challenges and adapted its real estate, construction and labor strategy to leverage this concept.
How Salt Bae created a one-of-a-kind dining experience
Oct 5, 2023 · Nusr-Et Steakhouse offers tableside beef carving, smoke shows and dance lounges in its 28 locations worldwide. Learn how owner Nusret Gökçe, also known as Salt Bae, created a unique and viral brand of fine dining with wagyu steak and entertainment.
Domino’s boosts rewards points with new loyalty program
Sep 12, 2023 · Dive Brief: Domino’s has halved the minimum spend required to earn loyalty points with the launch of its enhanced loyalty program, Domino’s Rewards, the chain announced Tuesday. Customers can now earn 10 points per order on every order of $5 or more.
KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
Apr 8, 2024 · KFC offers a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal and other discounts through the end of 2024 to attract customers amid inflation and traffic decline. The value menu excludes drinks and is available at stores, app and website.
7 restaurant industry trends to watch in 2024
Jan 10, 2024 · More full-service chains will embrace service fees. Service fees will likely proliferate across the country, especially in municipalities like Washington, D.C., that have ended the tip credit in favor of minimum wage for hourly restaurant workers, said Bin Lu, executive chef of Blue Rock in Virginia. Chicago will phase out tipped minimum wage over the next five years, while states like Alaska ...
KFC US launches points-based digital rewards program
Feb 6, 2024 · KFC Rewards lets customers earn points for free food in KFC’s Secret Recipe Vault. The program is part of Yum’s strategy to boost digital sales, which grew 20% in Q3 2023.
KFC expands $5 meal deal - Restaurant Dive
Aug 13, 2024 · KFC offers two new meals and four digital exclusives for $5 or less as part of its Taste of KFC Deal. The promotion runs through the end of 2024 and aims to boost sales amid macroeconomic pressures.
How Qdoba is plotting growth in Chipotle’s shadow
Jan 11, 2024 · Dive Insight: Under first Jack in the Box and then Apollo Global Management, Cywinski said, Qdoba was effectively orphaned. “With Jack in the Box, the brand was a bit of an afterthought,” Cywinski said of the period between 2003 and 2018.. Apollo, a massive asset management firm, had $515 billion in assets under management when it sold Qdoba in 2022, four years after acquiring it.
New Uber feature allows users to pick up restaurant orders during …
Apr 29, 2021 · Dive Brief: Uber announced Wednesday it is adding a Pickup and Go feature to its app that allows rides passengers to order and pick up meals and groceries while en route to their destination. The platform will also allow users to pre-order when a store or restaurant is closed, as well as create multiple orders from different stores and restaurants at the same time.