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- 10/15/2020
STUDY: Diners Reward Restaurants for Safety, Sanitation
More than half of online restaurant reviews are positive. Guests are more forgiving of restaurants, particularly when they feel other aspect of the experience such as cleanliness and a sense of safety are being met. - 10/14/2020
Famous Dave's Franchisor to Open 25 Dual Concept Locations
Bluestone Hospitality Group will open both Famous Dave’s ghost kitchens and dual restaurant concepts with the group’s Italian brand, Johnny Carino’s. PLUS: The brand is considering adding a drive-thru. - 10/14/2020
REPORT: Gift Card Sales Forecasted to Increase 19%
Consumers are shopping earlier, buying more gift cards and leaning on digital gifting this holiday season. - 10/14/2020
Panera Bread Labels 'Climate-Friendly' Menu Items
Panera partners with World Resources Institute to ID entrees with low climate impact via Cool Food Meals. - 10/14/2020
Instant Pay Venture Raises $4.5m
Clair says it will disrupt the payday lending industry by providing free instant pay to hourly and gig workers. - 10/14/2020
Ziosk Expands Tech Platform
New Ziosk Platform delivers one intuitive experience across multiple solutions with launch of Ziosk Virtual, Ziosk Mini, Ziosk Pro Server Tablet and Ziosk Tether. - 10/13/2020
A&W Restaurants’ CEO Talks Off-Prem Pivot
Legacy brand converts drive-ins to pickup stalls, leans on drive-thru and expands delivery during COVID-19. - 10/13/2020
Chester’s Chicken Reveals Updated Website, Logo
These are Chester's first steps of a brand refresh. - 10/13/2020
Minnow Launches Pilot Program for its Contact-Free Food Pickup Pods
Minnow Pickup Pod has launched a pilot program in partnership with Crisp Salads and bNatural Kitchen. - 10/13/2020
Twin Peaks Turns to Social Media to Host Virtual Showcase
Sports lodge hosts Miss Twin Peaks contest on Instagram and Facebook stories with virtual voting submissions beginning Oct. 17