Getir Gets Gone
Remember the days when Getir had a valuation of $12 billion and seemed poised to become the Amazon of lightning-quick grocery delivery? Ah, memories. Getir announced Monday that it is closing operations in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and the Netherlands. It will keep...Rob Grimes, CEO, IFBTA
Rob Grimes CEO, IFBTA Founder & CEO Of The IFBTA (The Food And Beverage Technology Association)The IFBTA was launched at FSTEC (Foodservice Technology Conference and Showcase) 2014 which was founded by Rob in 1996, and is a non-profit professional association...
$500,000 In Eco-Grants Are Available For NYC Restaurants
The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub announced that they are accepting applications for $500,000 in grant opportunities to help NYC-based restaurants improve their environmental footprint. The grants are made possible by the Grubhub Community...
Chipotle Sidelines Secondary Concept Farmesa
It wasn’t that long ago, mid-February of 2023, that Chipotle announced a farm-to-table concept, Farmesa Fresh Eatery, with the excitement of a baby announcement. It opened in a Kitchen United MIX food hall in Santa Monica, offering customizable protein bowls, which...
Domino’s Reimburses Customers Who Tip Drivers
If the Domino’s Noid from the 80s were a Domino’s driver from today, he’d likely make $15.91 an hour, according to research from ZipRecruiter. Customers usually help out by giving drivers a gratuity. The company is now encouraging this by reimbursing online tips. The...Genevieve Babineau, Sr. Marketing Manager, ezCater
Genevieve Babineau Sr. Marketing Manager, ezCater As leader of ezCater’s Partner Marketing team, Genevieve Babineau helps create value for the 100,000+ catering partners on the ezCater Marketplace, curating a network of the best local and national brands, and telling...Jim Bitticks, President and COO, Dave’s Hot Chicken
Jim Bitticks President and COO, Dave’s Hot Chicken Jim Bitticks is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Dave’s Hot Chicken. He oversees the day-to-day operation of the company with direct oversight over operations, training, procurement, construction, and...
RestoGPT AI Offers New Platform for Pizza Operators
Gary Chaglasyan, CEO of RestoGPT AI, a marketing and sales platform company, knows what it’s like to run an independent restaurant. He runs one himself, Flintridge Pizza Restaurant in California. He understands the hours, the migraines, the margins. And the website....Eric Tucker, Director of Operation’s Services, Salad and Go
Eric Tucker Director of Operation’s Services, Salad and Go Eric Tucker is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in restaurant operations. As the Director of Operations Services at Salad and Go, he spearheaded significant initiatives including...
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