McDonald’s told franchisees to limit orders of bags and straws after high usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. The chain says that customers are unlikely to notice anything amiss in restaurants. “Despite temporary pressures in the industry, the impact to restaurants is minimal. Based on what we know today, we are… read more
The Wendy’s Co. and REEF Technology have agreed to a deal that calls for 700 delivery kitchens over the next five years in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the companies said. Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s said it expects the agreement with Miami-based REEF to produce about 50 delivery kitchens this year and the… read more
Irvine, Calif.-based fast-casual poke brand, Pokeworks, announced the promotion of chief marketing officer Steve Heeley to CEO. He will be replacing the brand’s co-founder and former CEO, Mike Wu, who will be stepping into the role of chief of culinary. “This announcement is a strategic part of our company’s evolution,” Wu said in a statement…. read more
Restaurant customers in San Francisco will need to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 if they intend to dine onsite after Aug. 19, and all restaurant employees will need to show proof starting Oct. 13, Mayor London Breed announced. Children under age 12 are exempted from the mandate. Nor will vaccination proof be required of… read more
Just a few weeks ago, COVID was largely in the rear-view mirror for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Now, the pandemic is again hitting the chain’s workforce, its CEO said, as the highly transmissible delta variant continues its surge around the country. “Now it is definitely back in front,” Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said Wednesday during a… read more
The company announced a “Bubbles, Wine & Brews” menu, featuring curated and locally sourced beer and wine options, as well as Bud Light, Blue Moon, and Corona, and mimosas and wines from Barefoot–Bubbly Brut, Bubbly Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The pilot is now available at three restaurants in San Diego and New Mexico and will… read more
Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” Restaurant owners have, for months now, been quoted in articles and TV news hits decrying the ongoing labor shortage, blaming the enhanced unemployment benefits enacted… read more
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. has proposed an initial public offering of its common stock . . . . For a Second Time, Krispy Kreme could go Public Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., a privately held company since 2016, has proposed an initial public offering of its common stock. The company on May 4 reported it confidentially… read more
Bojangles’ strategic roadmap is supported by a tripod of operational and cultural infrastructure, explains Chief Growth Officer Jose Costa. The first leg is the foundation, which is about running flawless operations while maintaining the speed of service, product quality, and maintenance of facilities. The next support beam is modernization—bringing relevancy to the brand, both inside… read more
Twin Peaks claims to have the coldest beer in the business, but its growth strategy is bringing the heat. At the close of July, the sports bar stands at roughly 80 units, with about 55 of those owned by franchisees. By the end of 2021, Twin Peaks should expand to 90–91 restaurants, including openings in… read more