A&W Tests First National Catering Program Ahead of February Rollout
More than a century after its beginnings as a California root beer stand, A&W is testing its first national catering program, with a nationwide rollout planned for February 2027. The Kentucky-based root beer and burger brand launched a 10-restaurant pilot program...
It’s Probably Time for Everyone to Jump Back On the Restaurant Catering Bandwagon
Editor’s Note: A version of this column was originally published on Franchise Times, a sibling publication of Food On Demand. If you think you’ve heard a lot about catering recently, you have. It seems as though every restaurant-related company decided catering is...
Catering Drives In-Person Office Attendance, DoorDash Report Reveals
Workplace catering is no longer used merely as an occasional perk to boost staff morale. According to August 25 data from DoorDash, employers increasingly view such meals as a core part of employee benefits packages and a means to drive office attendance. DoorDash’s...
Denny’s Expands Off-Prem Strategy With First National Catering Program
After years of steadily growing its off-premises sales mix, South Carolina-based diner chain Denny’s is further expanding its focus beyond the dining room with the launch of its first national catering program. Announced August 18, the move makes more than 400 Denny’s...
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