Golden Corral Launches Fast-Casual, Off-Premises-Forward Concept
Golden Corral is adapting to the times. The chain has opened a new fast-causal concept dubbed “Golden Corral Favorites” in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The 4,200 square foot restaurant will serve a pared-down version of the brand’s familiar menu, in a format...
Outstanding Operator: Cava
Cava is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. The Mediterranean brand known for its customizable bowls, salads, pitas and grains has been on a growth streak in recent years, now with 360 locations across 26 states. It recently made its Midwest debut in Chicago...
Coco Robots Now Deliver for DoorDash in LA and Chicago
DoorDash has partnered with Coco Robotics to launch an autonomous delivery service in Chicago and Los Angeles. This builds on an existing pilot program with Wolt—DoorDash’s international arm, where Coco bots have been making deliveries in Helsinki, Finland, since...
Steve Ells’ Startup Kernel Axes Robots and Rebrands
Chipotle founder Steve Ells is no stranger to shaking things up. His latest venture, Kernel Foods, has undergone a major makeover. Now rebranded as Counter Service, the New York-based startup has shifted gears to an artisanal, “mostly sandwich” concept. The original...
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