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Starbucks is pushing takeout, but still banking on its experience

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2020

The company plans to maintain aggressive growth in the U.S. with drive-thrus and takeout-only locations, but it also believes experiential customers will return.

Financing

Blue Star Donuts emerges from bankruptcy

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 10, 2020

The Portland, Ore.-based chain has added new wholesale partnerships and is expanding its shipping line.

Technology

Why restaurants are investing in digital order integration

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 10, 2020

It's been a buzzword during RB’s FSTEC Community, where leaders touted integration’s ability to streamline operations and optimize the tech stack.

Financing

Starbucks expects to pay all its workers $15 an hour within three years

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2020

The company said 30% of its workers already make more than that, and the rest should make it within “two to three years.”

Financing

Franchisees revolt against McDonald’s growing fees

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The company’s battle with its owners highlights franchisors’ secondary fees and charges for its operators, a common franchising flashpoint.

Technology

Grubhub launches new ordering tools that reduce fees for restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2020

The Direct Order Toolkit allows restaurants to accept Grubhub orders without paying a marketing commission.

Leadership

Starbucks names Mellody Hobson non-executive board chair

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The co-CEO of Ariel Investments and current vice-chair will take over for Myron Ullman, who will retire from the coffee chain’s board in March.

Operations

Massachusetts opts for different ways of making restaurants safer

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2020

Measures taking effect on Sunday will cap restaurant stays at 90 minutes and limit parties to six people, but capacities will not be reduced.

Financing

Starbird nabs $4M investment

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 09, 2020

The tech-driven fast-casual chicken chain plans to expand across California.

Financing

The ‘Gain Train:’ How restaurants can win in the post-pandemic era

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

Hilco Real Estate’s Navin Nagrani joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss ways operators can survive the quarantine and thrive on the other side.

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