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Tech

DoorDash Raises $250 Million Nearly Tripling Its Valuation

6 years ago

DoorDash is on fire. There's lots of room to grow in the delivery market — remember, nearly half of delivery orders are still placed over the phone — but its new technology, strong chain partnerships, and influx of cash are teeing it up as a force to be reckoned with in the space.

Tech

Food Delivery Service Waitr Is Rapidly Expanding Under New Ownership

6 years ago

Scaling up is great for the service, but it's not immune to growing pains along the way.

Food

After Two Years, Farmacy Is Still Selling Its Plant-Based Hype Abroad

6 years ago

In a market not exactly known for its vegan fare, Camilla Fayed's Farmacy works to create pleasing dishes with only plant-based ingredients, hopefully inspiring other businesses to make small but meaningful changes, too.

Chains

Chipotle Forges Ahead With Its Comeback Plan

6 years ago

Later operating hours, cheap tacos, more bacon. CEO Brian Niccol is taking what worked at Taco Bell and plugging it into Chipotle's playbook.

Tech

DoorDash Adds Free In-Store Pickup and a Subscription Plan

6 years ago

The delivery story is far more complex than a few strong players battling to bring you dinner. It's about customer loyalty and retention and, for the companies involved, becoming an indispensable part of daily life.

Chains

Papa John’s Comeback Plan Depends on Getting Rid of John

6 years ago

Papa John's was already having sales troubles earlier this year, before the fallout with the company's founder. Now, however, the situation is exponentially worse: the company is expecting an unspecified number of store closures and potentially double-digit sales declines by the end of the year.

Operations

Restaurant Recruiters Work to Take the Headache Out of Hiring

6 years ago

Recruiters are expensive, but they're worth it. Operators may actually be able to lower staffing costs and increase retention rates by investing in hospitality talent agencies.

Independents

No Tips Allowed: How Three Small Restaurants Make It Work

6 years ago

Nobody says it's easy. All three say it's worth it.

Tech

Square’s Payments Hardware Now Supports Custom Point of Sale

6 years ago

True to form, Square is making it easy for developers (or restaurants) to build their own point-of-sale solutions accepting Square payments, no salesperson required.

Independents

Guest Chef Collaborations Do More Than Fill Seats For a Night

6 years ago

For some chefs, inviting colleagues from other restaurants is about camaraderie and community building. For others, it’s offering something new to the guests. All agree it’s a great marketing tool to drum up business on slower nights.

Chains

The Cheesecake Factory Will Partner Exclusively With DoorDash for Delivery

6 years ago

Chain restaurants entering into exclusive agreements with delivery partners isn't the norm just yet — most continue to partner with several companies as they explore delivery's potential. But when executed properly, an exclusive partnership can be good news for both companies involved.

Independents

Can’t Get a 3-Star Table? Try the Bar

6 years ago

Some of New York’s top rated restaurants are embracing elevated bar and lounge menus in order to attract a wider array of customers who shy from a 3.5 hours, $300+ menu commitment.

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