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SBA to disburse $180M in remaining RRF funds - Restaurant Dive
WEBAug 3, 2022 · The Small Business Administration confirmed it will distribute $180 million in unspent money allocated for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund as awards, the National Restaurant Association said in an email to Restaurant Dive. The SBA will work with the Department of Justice to disburse the money, according to the NRA.
KFC US launches points-based digital rewards program
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: The launch of KFC Rewards will further parent company Yum’s strategy to boost digital sales, which grew 20% and reached $7 billion Q3 2023, CEO David Gibbs said during a November earnings call. The KFC Rewards program is only available for digital purchases, providing an extra incentive for customers to order online.
Krystal opening new c-store design with Circle K in North Carolina
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Krystal Restaurants is building a new c-store-centric design with Circle K in North Carolina, the fast food brand announced Wednesday. Krystal and Circle K have partnered in the past on adjoined c-store and restaurant concepts. But the Wilson, North Carolina Krystal, which is expected open this fall, is part of a new generation of Krystal ...
How bad is restaurant inflation? Here’s what the data shows.
WEBNov 3, 2022 · Visits to full-service restaurants were down 18.2% during the last week of September compared to the same week in 2019, and down 6% in 2021, according to Placer.ai data emailed to Restaurant Dive. Comparatively, QSR and fast food chains saw visits decline 7.1% that same week compared to …
Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
WEBNov 21, 2022 · It is also targeting 255 to 285 restaurant openings in 2023, and 80% of new restaurants in 2022 and 2023 will feature Chipotlanes. This channel, which generates roughly 15% higher sales than a traditional Chipotle restaurant, led to a shift in real estate, construction and labor strategy, Zalotrawala said. “Our priority for development will ...
New Uber feature allows users to pick up restaurant orders during …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · Uber announced Wednesday it is adding a Pickup and Go feature to its app that allows rides passengers to order and pick up meals and groceries while en route to their destination. The platform will also allow users to pre-order when a store or restaurant is closed, as well as create multiple orders from different stores and restaurants at the ...
Pizza Hut launches largest topping revamp in over a decade
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Dive Brief: Pizza Hut has launched Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza alongside a new lineup of permanent toppings, the company said in a press release Tuesday. The chain described the changes as “the biggest toppings menu overhaul in over a decade.”. Pizza Hut is adding eight toppings and sauces. The toppings are chicken sausage, diced garlic ...
Red Lobster appoints another CEO | Restaurant Dive
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Dive Brief: Red Lobster named Jonathan Tibus as its CEO six months after Horace Dawson was promoted into the role, the company said in an press release emailed to Restaurant Dive.; Dawson is retiring at the end of the month after working at Red Lobster for 21 years. Prior to becoming CEO, Dawson served as EVP and general counsel since 2014.; Tibus, who has been a managing director at the ...
KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
WEBApr 8, 2024 · KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.”. The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of mashed ...