The restaurant industry’s top 3 winners and losers of 2024
Dec 17, 2024 · 2024 was a mixed bag for the restaurant industry. Restaurants faced an uptick in bankruptcies and ongoing challenges related to rising labor and operating costs. Others have …
Sweetgreen to launch points-based loyalty program
Nov 11, 2024 · Dive Brief: Sweetgreen will redesign its loyalty program, which will be released in the first half of 2025, CEO and founder Jonathan Neman said during the company’s earnings …
Church’s Texas Chicken turns to drive-thru AI | Restaurant Dive
Dec 11, 2024 · Dive Brief: SoundHound will supply Church’s Texas Chicken with its drive-thru voice ordering artificial intelligence technology, the companies said in a Wednesday press …
The top restaurant trends in 2024
May 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 …
The top restaurant trends in 2024 | Restaurant Dive
Oct 7, 2024 · Restaurant owners entered 2024 feeling optimistic, according to data from the Square 2024 Future of Restaurants report.. The industry has embraced technology solutions …
These restaurants closed hundreds of stores in 2024
Dec 19, 2024 · 2024 marked a year of major closures for restaurant chains. For some companies, like Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Rubio’s, these preceded Chapter 11 filings.Other closures, …
McDonald’s grilled by senators on price increases
Oct 24, 2024 · During the summer, McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger issued a letter attempting to debunk media reports about 100% increases to menu prices over the past five …
CPK adds virtual brand to menu | Restaurant Dive
Jan 9, 2025 · Dive Insight: As CPK looks to expand in the U.S. through franchising, the addition of a virtual brand could help attract more franchisees since the virtual brand could help boost …
Applebee’s franchisee files for bankruptcy after creditor lawsuit
Oct 9, 2024 · Dive Brief: An Applebee’s franchisee, Louisiana Apple, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after it was sued by one of its creditors, City National Bank of Florida, …
Base pay has grown for restaurant workers: report
Dec 10, 2024 · Dive Brief: Tips as a share of restaurant worker income are declining, according to an ADP report surveying the payment of roughly 100,000 full-service workers in tipped jobs for …