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Chicken chains compete to offer the best deal on National Chicken Wing Day

 By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 27, 2023

Marketing Bites: Restaurant chains are also celebrating National Drive-Thru Day, Tim Hortons launches a credit card, and Rock N Roll Sushi hosts a birthday party.

Financing

McDonald's, eager to open more restaurants, plans a new concept called CosMc

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2023

The burger giant plans to open the new, smaller-format concept in select markets as it looked for alternative strategies to bolster its growth.

Operations

PFG buys Orion Food Systems, strengthening its foodservice presence in c-stores

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2023

Orion provides branded prepared foods, including breakfast items and pizza, to about 1,500 c-stores.

Financing

Wild Wing Café closes restaurants and declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2023

The Charlotte, N.C.-based casual-dining chicken wing chain sought Chapter 11 debt protection, citing the impact of the pandemic and an inability to restructure its debt. The company closed 15 locations.

Technology

NYC's delivery fee cap is complicating a Grubhub sale

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

The uncertain fate of the 20% cap is making it difficult for potential buyers to value the company, executives said.

Financing

At Boston Market, closed locations, lawsuits and bad Yelp reviews

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2023

The fast-casual chain appears to be deteriorating as locations shut down, vendors file lawsuits, workers go unpaid and managers get their supplies from Sam’s Club.

Technology

How ChowNow is (slowly) making delivery more affordable

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

Tech Check: The app promises zero commission fees and lower prices, pitching itself as an alternative to the mainstream aggregators. But it may be a while before it rivals giants like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Technology

Instacart wants a piece of the restaurant supply chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

Some restaurants have been using the grocery delivery app to get goods in a pinch. It’s now catering to them directly with a new division called Instacart Business.

Operations

Sustainability is ingrained into the DNA of Hannah's Bretzel

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 26, 2023

The Chicago based concept is centered around German pretzel bread and a sustainable approach to business.

Financing

Why more restaurants are adding service fees

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Scott Lawton, CEO and cofounder of bartaco, joins the podcast to talk about tacos, customer loyalty and the growing trend of surcharges.

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