McDonald’s is reportedly set to modernize its marketing strategy by launching a digital marketing fund to be paid into by its U.S. franchisees. The move aims to...
The connected economy is making strides via a partnership between Uber Eats and Instacart. The two companies announced Tuesday (May 7) that in the coming weeks, Instacart customers will be...
For financially constrained consumers, the pressure to tip is verging on the ridiculous, with many customers even asked to add gratuity at self-checkout. By the...
Starbucks’ former CEO said the chain’s leaders need to spend more time at its stores. Howard Schultz made the argument on LinkedIn Sunday (May 5), days after the company reported its...
It’s been a season of slowing sales for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). That could mean these fast-food brands have to launch greater promotions to attract cost-conscious diners, Reuters...
Yum Brands, the company behind Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, reported mixed results in its Q1 earnings announcement Wednesday (May 1) with challenges evident...
Casual dining company Brinker International wants to capitalize on diner discontent with fast food prices. The company — owner of Chili’s and Maggiano’s — released earnings Tuesday (April 30) showing a...
Domino’s said its decision to relaunch its rewards program last year is paying off. The quick-service pizza chain released quarterly earnings results Monday (April 29) showing a 5.6% increase in...
Across restaurants, grocers and nongrocery retailers, self-service is gaining ground, and merchants are making smarter choices about how they apply it. Take the restaurant industry,...