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C3 launches robot delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2021

The digital restaurant company is using autonomous rovers from Coco to cart food from three locations in Los Angeles.

Technology

McDonald’s gets some early results from its loyalty program

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2021

MyMcDonald’s Rewards is already one of the industry’s biggest programs as the company takes steps to know more of its customers.

Workforce

Raising Cane’s is raising hourly wages

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 28, 2021

The fast casual said its average hourly pay will now be $14, a 15% increase for most employees, as it continues a major hiring push.

Financing

Yum Brands starts opening units again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2021

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit accelerated development in the third quarter and said it has a shot at breaking an industry record for new openings this year.

Workforce

DOL reinstates limits on use of a tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2021

Starting Dec. 28, the 80/20 rule is back in effect, along with a 30-minute limit on credit-qualifying side work.

Operations

NYC's vaccine mandate has been a disaster for restaurants, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2021

Operators have lost both business and staff because of the requirement, according to an industry association.

Workforce

Paid family leave is dropped from Biden's bill

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2021

The measure would have required employers to provide employees with up to four weeks of paid leave for dealing with extraordinary family situations.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse wrangles with runaway beef prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2021

The chain raised menu prices 4.2% as commodity inflation hit 14% in the third quarter, driven largely by beef.

Technology

Why robotic kiosks are the next hot restaurant format

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 27, 2021

Restaurants see them as a way to serve fresh meals just about anywhere, and some are using them to scale up fast.

Technology

McDonald’s is renegotiating its deals with delivery providers

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2021

The burger giant says it draws more traffic to third-party apps and should pay a lower rate as a result.

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