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Uber Eats to acquire Foodpanda in Taiwan for $950M

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 15, 2024

The deal will strengthen the restaurant delivery company's presence in Asia, where Foodpanda is one of its biggest rivals.

Workforce

Cheating on employee drug tests is at an all-time high

 By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2024

The likelihood of workers testing positive, particularly for marijuana use, was particularly high for workers involved in workplace accidents.

Financing

Foxtrot, Dom's file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

By Greg Lindenberg and Hannah Hammond on May 15, 2024

But is a revival of the retail-restaurant hybrids, which shuttered all locations last month, in the works?

Operations

Struggling BurgerFi shutters 8 more restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on May 15, 2024

After closing 14 units last year, the fast-casual burger chain continued "right-sizing" its portfolio in the first quarter, when its same-store sales plunged 13%.

Food

Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on May 14, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about Coqodaq’s fried chicken-and-champagne deal, Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s fan girls and how Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes sets itself apart in a crowded segment.

Technology

Here's what tech companies will be talking about at the National Restaurant Show

By Joe Guszkowski on May 14, 2024

AI and kiosks will be hot topics, and the word "platform" should get thrown around plenty. And don't forget the robots.

Financing

Red Lobster to file for bankruptcy this month, report says

By Joe Guszkowski on May 14, 2024

A filing could come as early as next week, according to the Wall Street Journal. The seafood chain closed dozens of restaurants in recent days.

Operations

Here’s a new $5 meal deal looking to compete with fast food

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2024

Retail Watch: As companies look to lure inflation-weary consumers, a grocer makes a major value play. Plus, Foxtrot’s assets sold and Beyond Meat’s struggles.

Marketing

New York restaurants take aim at reservations pirates

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2024

The state's restaurant association has joined forces with lawmakers in hopes of preventing third parties from scarfing up reservations and reselling them, with none of the proceeds going to the restaurants.

Workforce

Southern Smoke Foundation plans to double its no-cost mental health services for foodservice workers

By Lisa Jennings on May 14, 2024

The Behind You program by the Southern Smoke Foundation will connect those in the food-and-beverage industry to mental health services in five more states. The nonprofit hopes to raise $1 million this year for the expansion.

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