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Papa John's hiring 20,000 to support home delivery, takeout
March 23, 2020
Papa John's is hiring up to 20,000 restaurant team members, with a pledge that the company is committed to the communities it serves through delivery and…
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Papa John's ekes out a win in trading, other public brands drop over tough week
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Papa John's actually managed to climb during trading over the last devastating week for the restaurant industry. Other publicly traded brands did not fare so…
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Is your restaurant speaking the COVID-19-era customer's language?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The seismic shift that COVID-19 has put on everything about restaurant "life as usual" demands an equally substantial shift in marketing and communication…
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Some COVID-19 aid for foodservice now a reality, more coming
March 19, 2020
After signing the coronavirus relief package into law late Wednesday, restaurateurs and the people they employ are all waiting to see how the aid will help…
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Adapting to the new normal: Vendors offer free services to restaurant operators
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurant operators are scurrying to completely revamp operations to meet the needs of a more or less "locked-in" customer through delivery, drive-thru and…
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Sales falling at 70% of US restaurants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The restaurant industry is reeling, according to the most recent data collected by Black Box Intelligence, and unfortunately, that's expected to increase.
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Trump to restaurant CEOs: 'You’re really going to like what we’re doing'
March 18, 2020
Leaders of some of the biggest names in the QSR and fast casual industries spoke with President Donald Trump Tuesday about their struggles to keep their…
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Amidst the pandemic's pandemonium, restaurants reach out to help
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There is no doubt that the current pandemic will have a riveting effect on all business, including restaurants. Despite that, some brands are still reaching…
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OneDine to offer free 'tap and go' technology for restaurants
March 16, 2020
OneDine, a restaurant payment technology solutions provider, will waive all setup and transaction fees to help restaurants during the COVID-19 outbreak…
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Pizza stocks join others in freefall
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Before the markets opened this morning, a rough week wrapped up for pizza stocks. But a glimmer of hope did come from one market expert, who coined an acronym…
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Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…
read nowPizza Inn kicks off $1M+ multi-unit incentive program
March 12, 2020
Pizza Inn today announced the roll-out of a major multi-unit incentive program designed to fuel additional buffet growth for the brand.
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How the restaurant industry is staying the course during the pandemic
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As coronavirus is officially dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization, restaurant brands are doing their best to adapt.
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Just when we all needed a break: Pi Day happens
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Anyone with a pulse would probably admit that this has been a rough week, between the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing vitriol of the…
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March 9, 2020
Postmates has introduced a feature it has dubbed Dropoff Options, where customers can specify how they choose to receive their deliveries, according to Medium.
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Chuck E Cheese faltering since February
March 9, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese parent company, CEC Entertainment Inc. said its 2019 comp venue sales grew 2.7% over the prior year, including a 2.6% increase n those numbers…
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Coronavirus, Saudi gas price-slashes rock markets at start of trading week
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Markets opened this morning amidst a firestorm of changes caused by both the worsening problems related to the coronavirus and a move by Saudi Arabia to vastly…
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Yum Brands acquires leadership development company to grow franchisee leaders, culture
March 4, 2020
Yum! Brands has acquired a leadership development program company called Heartstyles that the multi-restaurant brand organization said it will employ to…
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Waste not, want not: 5 tips to trimming restaurant food waste
by Matthew Hollis — President, Elytus
Customers now expect it. Your business benefits from it. The planet demands it. Trimming the food waste your pizza brand generates is no longer an option, but…
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The solo diner ranks tops in U.S. restaurant visits
March 3, 2020
When it comes to who's dining out the single diner is tops when it comes to U.S. restaurant visits.
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