by Hans Lammeman | Jul 7, 2026 | News
Iowa-based Casey’s General Store, the nation’s third-largest convenience retailer and fifth-largest pizza chain, unveiled a new three-year strategic plan in late June, with investments in technology and made-to-order food offerings as core components of its growth...
by Hans Lammeman | Jul 1, 2026 | News
From limited-time value deals aimed at satisfying guests amid Independence Day festivities to menu innovation that would bring a tear to Uncle Sam’s eyes, restaurant operators across the industry channeled a sense of patriotism into their July 4 promotions. With the...
by Hans Lammeman | Jul 1, 2026 | News Briefs
Just under a year since launching an initial pilot program with HelloFresh Group, Massachusetts-based Locus Robotics announced June 23 that a hardware modification developed for the meal kit and prepared-meal delivery company enabled a fivefold expansion in chilled...
by Hans Lammeman | Jun 30, 2026 | News
Aiming to nearly triple its restaurant count and reach $2 billion in revenue by 2030, TGI Fridays is leaning on a new mobile app to help achieve aggressive growth ambitions outlined in a strategic vision released at the start of the year. With 354 total restaurants...
by Hans Lammeman | Jun 26, 2026 | News Briefs
DoorDash and Uber Eats, the two largest third-party food delivery platforms in the U.S., both announced partnerships outside of the food-and-beverage space June 24, showcasing different approaches to expanding their non-food delivery mix. DoorDash announced that its...