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Ghost kitchens hit the bigtime with Wendy’s deal

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The chain’s 700-unit deal with Reef Kitchens signals that delivery-only locations could be the next big battleground for big concepts, said RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Krispy Kreme doubles down, literally, on vaccines

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The doughnut chain said it would give vaccinated customers two free doughnuts any time next week.

Technology

Restaurant payment startup Sunday nabs leaders from Uber, DoorDash

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2021

The company is ramping up its U.S. business following a $24 million seed round in April.

Technology

Jack in the Box makes a big loyalty push

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The burger chain will be giving away enough points to new and existing loyalty members this weekend as it pushes for more digital sales.

Food

Taco Bell is taking its chicken sandwich taco national

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The chain is enlisting two college debate teams to discuss whether it is a “sandwich” or a “taco.”

Technology

New NSF program uses Google smartglasses to train restaurant staff

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2021

NSF EyeSucceed can help guide workers through food prep and other tasks. It’s being tested by Wendy’s and other chains.

Financing

Why restaurants’ recovery has been faster than expected

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

Technomic’s David Henkes and Kevin Schimpf join this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to take a deep look at industry sales and the forecast going forward.

Workforce

Restaurants get creative to attract and keep workers

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 25, 2021

In a super-tight labor market, operators big and small are increasing pay, offering more days off and trying other perks to staff up.

Leadership

Morgan Flatley named McDonald’s global CMO as company shifts executive roles

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2021

Former Petco marketing executive Tariq Hassan will take over as U.S. CMO. Paul Pomroy will lead the company’s International Operated Markets while Alistair Macrow moves over to the U.K. and Ireland.

Financing

Warning of a new crisis, the restaurant industry presses Congress again for more aid

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2021

Industry officials say the surge in COVID infections from the delta strain of coronavirus is already dampening traffic and raising the industry's vulnerability.

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