Scott Kennedy, who has served as interim CEO since March, has become president and CEO of the coffee chain.| Restaurant Dive
Decreases in consumer tips and total employment were more than offset by sharp rises in base pay, according to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.| Restaurant Dive
New York City’s rule requiring delivery apps to give restaurants consumer information violates the First Amendment, a judge found Tuesday.| Restaurant Dive
Restaurants can choose from visit-based or spend-based rewards programs, and customers can accrue points across multiple channels, including in-store.| Restaurant Dive
Companies can track spending, usage and engagement by employees who participate in meal programs.| Restaurant Dive
New entrees and value plays helped the chain hit positive same-store sales for the first time in years, while dual-branding with IHOP promises longer-term positive results.| Restaurant Dive
The casual dining chain recently achieved positive same-store sales growth for the first time in two years, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton explains.| Restaurant Dive
Gen Z has a sweet tooth and loves childhood flavors, but they increasingly demand healthy ingredients, major restaurants and suppliers say.| Restaurant Dive
Despite a 4% decline in comparable sales during the quarter, management is optimistic that enhanced marketing efforts and menu innovation will help drive traffic and boost sales.| Restaurant Dive
The fast casual chain is offering free points, occasional prize drops and faster rewards accrual to loyalty members who validate their college enrollment.| Restaurant Dive
McDonald’s, Chipotle and Yum Brands are embedding the technology into workflows to streamline processes and improve customer and employee experiences.| Restaurant Dive
Despite Wingstop, Sweetgreen and Chipotle posting negative comparable sales in Q2, they remain focused on building stores and expanding into new markets.| Restaurant Dive
The delivery-only partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts will bring the cookie brand to 400 Chuck E. Cheese locations initially.| Restaurant Dive
