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KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: 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 potatoes and a biscuit.
Court approves Red Lobster’s restructuring, buyout plan
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Red Lobster received court approval of its restructuring plan and sale to Fortress Investment Group, via RL Investor Holdings, on Thursday, the company said in a press release. The company previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in May.. RL Investor Holdings, the stalking horse bidder, emerged as the buyer after the chain failed to receive additional qualified bids in July.
Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
WEBNov 21, 2022 · In 2018, Chipotle was facing a problem. While same-store sales and transactions were up, customers felt the chain had too few restaurants. Diners were frustrated that the only way to buy from Chipotle was to order inside a restaurant, said Tabassum Zalotrawala, Chipotle’s chief development officer.
KFC expands $5 meal deal - Restaurant Dive
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Dive Brief: Kentucky Fried Chicken is expanding its Taste of KFC Deal, a $5 value promotion it introduced in April.The chain added two meals to the deal, which runs through the end of the year. Customers can now get an eight-piece nuggets meal with fries and two sauces, and a Famous Bowl with nuggets, in addition to the wing-and-thigh deal included in the original version of the promotion.
Pizza Hut franchisee declares bankruptcy - Restaurant Dive
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Dive Brief: Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizza filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, according to court records from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas.; The operator listed Manufacturers Bank and Pizza Hut as its top unsecured creditors with respective claims of over $21 million and $2.2 million.
7 restaurant industry trends to watch in 2024
WEBJan 10, 2024 · More full-service chains will embrace service fees. Service fees will likely proliferate across the country, especially in municipalities like Washington, D.C., that have ended the tip credit in favor of minimum wage for hourly restaurant workers, said Bin Lu, executive chef of Blue Rock in Virginia. Chicago will phase out tipped minimum wage over the next five years, while states like Alaska ...
Uber expands robotic delivery - Restaurant Dive
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Uber and Coco have partnered to launch sidewalk-roaming delivery robots on Uber Eats, the companies said Monday. Coco will start delivering for Uber Eats in Los Angeles starting this week and expand into additional cities in future months. “As we continue to popularize robot delivery in Los Angeles, our partnership with Coco drives us another step towards a more sustainable and autonomous ...
What’s behind Del Taco’s franchising surge | Restaurant Dive
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · The Mexican QSR chain signed over 138 franchise commitments in fiscal 2023 and plans to be over 90% franchised by 2026, said Van Ingram, Del Taco’s VP of franchise development.
The top restaurant trends in 2024
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Restaurant owners entered 2024 feeling optimistic, according to data from the Square 2024 Future of Restaurants report.. The industry has embraced technology solutions to tackle staffing, process, and efficiency challenges.