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Delivery providers start pulling back

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

Recent moves by Waitr and Postmates show the limits of third-party delivery and suggest the business is shifting, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Technology

Ford is turning McDonald’s coffee into car parts

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

The burger chain and the automaker announced a unique partnership that uses chaff from coffee beans to make housing for headlamps.

Financing

Tim Hortons starts thinking long term

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

The company is shifting away from “short-term opportunities” as it looks to build more consistent sales.

Financing

Why restaurants are searching for new ways to build sales

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

This week’s episode of the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" features a discussion between Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo about companies’ latest sales-building strategies.

Operations

Chipotle vows financial support for farmers

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 04, 2019

The move is designed to beef up the fast-casual chain’s “food with integrity” supply chain.

Marketing

Starbucks’ rewards program pushes the chain’s growth

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2019

Active membership rose 15% over the past year following changes to the program and the addition of more marketing technology.

Emerging Brands

Kroger dives into the ghost kitchen business

By Jon Springer on Dec. 03, 2019

The supermarket chain, in a partnership with delivery-only kitchen operator ClusterTruck, once again blurs the lines between grocery and restaurants.

Marketing

Mark Mears joins Saladworks, at least temporarily

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 03, 2019

The former CMO of Cheesecake and Noodles & Co. is joining fellow Schlotzsky’s alumnus Kelly Roddy to facilitate expansion.

Financing

Restaurants are in a slow-growth era

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2019

Sales recovery this year has been tepid, and delivery hasn't provided the boost many companies had hoped for, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

McDonald’s is testing a new chicken sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2019

The chain is trying a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich in Houston and Knoxville, Tenn., as it looks to push back against Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.

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