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California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.
Full-service restaurants have shifted their delivery strategy from simply launching a channel to optimizing operations across kitchens and labor models, signaling that delivery management is now a cor
Uber cut 10% of its workforce (3,300 jobs) as part of a reorganization aimed at streamlining operations, signaling pressure to improve efficiency amid competition in ride-sharing and delivery.
Chick-fil-A is closing its remaining Little Blue Menu location in College Park, Maryland, and will convert it to a standard Chick-fil-A format, signaling a shift away from its delivery-focused experim
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has become the largest on record in the U.S., with over 12,000 cases reported in Michigan alone and spread across 15 states, signaling potential supply-chai
The FDA classified Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce recall as a high-risk Class I event, signaling heightened food safety enforcement in fresh produce supply chains that restaurant operators depend on.
Restaurant chains are investing in their own delivery apps to reduce third-party platform fees, though adoption remains a challenge for operators.
Starbucks is discontinuing a blending powder after baristas reported respiratory issues from airborne particles, aligning the change with its seasonal menu shift.
Del Taco is launching a new catering platform as part of its Project Del Sunrise expansion roadmap, beginning September 3.
A Snaxshot post opens with an Aldous Huxley quote about civilization causing harm, framed as commentary on food safety or foodborne illness risks in modern food systems.
Salad & Go's bankruptcy resulted from multiple pressures including a Cyclospora outbreak, rising costs, rapid expansion, weak consumer demand, and declining fast-casual traffic—suggesting that single-
India's food-safety regulator (FSSAI) has conducted raids on restaurants and quick-commerce platforms, signaling heightened enforcement scrutiny in the sector.
Delivery Hero is emphasizing subscription services as a competitive strategy ahead of Uber's planned acquisition. The shift toward recurring revenue models signals the company's focus on customer rete
Uber's restructuring toward robotaxis and delivery automation may reshape delivery economics for restaurant partners, though the impact on margin and volume timing remains unclear.
A gas station chain is adding White Castle vending machines to its locations.
Op-ed on food sourcing — broad commentary on industry concerns without actionable chain strategy or operator-specific guidance.
Zomato has banned analogue dairy dishes from its platform and is warning restaurants of delisting if they continue to serve them.
Single celebrity-backed delivery brand adding dine-in is not a multi-location chain story — no operator takeaway for a 25+ unit brand.
Restaurants are conducting internal kitchen audits and food safety reviews ahead of potential FDA inspections, signaling increased focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
A customer is suing Wendy's alleging a burger caused injury requiring nearly $100K in medical treatment, citing a pattern of fast-food litigation with mixed outcomes.
Tropical Grille paid over $700,000 in fines following federal investigators' discovery of child labor and wage violations at the restaurant.