Anna Wolfe
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/13/2020
Rakuten Launches Takeout Platform for Local Restaurants
Rakuten Takeout is free for restaurants until November 2020. It is currently available to restaurants in San Mateo, Calif. - 4/12/2020
Harri Launches Messaging Platform to Support Displaced Employees
Carri is a personalized communication and engagement tool for employers impacted by layoffs. The AI-powered framework delivers SMS messages. - 4/12/2020
Restauranteurs’ Online Ordering Dilemma: Third Party or DIY?
Online food ordering and delivery services can help restaurants to combat COVID-19-related business loss, but deciding on an ordering strategy requires careful consideration. - 4/12/2020
LA Hotels Double Available Rooms to 20,000 for COVID-19 Response
Almost 250 hotels step up from initial 10,000 rooms. - 4/9/2020
Madwire/Marketing 360 Debuts Online Ordering Solution
As restaurants and bars make the shift to selling online, they're not the only businesses that will need to shift quickly to allow customers to order from wherever they are. - 4/9/2020
DoorDash Cuts Commission Fees by 50% for Local Restaurant Partners
Delivery service commits an estimated $100M in commission relief and extended marketing programs through May for restaurants with 5 or fewer locations. - 4/8/2020
Toast Lays Off Half Its Workforce
As COVID-19 impact wrecks havoc on the restaurant industry, restaurant management platform makes the tough decision to slash its workforce. - 4/8/2020
Foodservice Supply Companies Offer Restaurants Free Maintenance Support
The program provides live DIY support to help kitchens stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. - 4/8/2020
Cox Media Offers Local Restaurants Free Ads During COVID-19 Crisis
The advertising division of Cox Communications is offering local restaurants free television advertising to market their takeout and delivery services and share new hours of operation. - 4/7/2020
McDonald's Details COVID-19 Impact
The global QSR reports 75% of its locations are open for business.
