Chipotle books record sales from online orders
Delivery expenses are weighing on Chipotle and other restaurants during the pandemic as more sales happen outside of dining rooms.
Burger King testing reusable packaging to minimize environmental impact
When it comes to minimizing waste, Burger King aims to be, well, king.
Former Blue Bell CEO charged with wire fraud for alleged scheme to cover up 2015 listeria outbreak
The former president and CEO of Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas ice cream company, was indicted in Austin Tuesday on wire fraud charges in connection with an alleged scheme to cover up a 2015 listeria outbreak that killed three people, according to the Justice Department.
Kiosk model becomes lifeline for Florida restaurateurs during coronavirus pandemic
Two Florida restaurateurs -- whose eateries were arranged like Chipotle-style assembly lines -- had to overhaul their entire business model early this year in a bid to not only survive the coronavirus pandemic but also to avoid layoffs.
Taco Bell to honor free taco deal after base is stolen during first game of 2020 World Series
Taco Bell announced that it would be giving away a free taco to anyone in the United States if a player managed to steal a base during the 2020 World Series.
Amazon debuts 1-hour grocery pickup at Whole Foods stores nationwide
The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth announced Tuesday that one-hour grocery pickup is now available at its Whole Foods Market locations, marking the company's latest efforts in the growing trend of curbside services.
Job growth in restaurant industry slowed 'significantly' in 32 states last month
The job losses within drinking and eating places exceeded job gains by a wide margin, with 32 states seeing a net decline of jobs between August and September.
Nestle shrugs off COVID-19 impact thanks to pet food and health nutrition
The world's biggest food group has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than some peers
Dunkin', Wendy's spice things up in Twitter battle
The spicy exchange put Dunkin's new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut up against Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Papa John's founder rips into his former company
John Schnatter, the former CEO of Papa John's, says that the company he founded is looking at a downturn soon due to poor food quality, bad management, and a host of other factors unless they turn things around.
Amazon has 1,500 'fresh' jobs to be filled for new grocery stores in Chicago suburbs
Amazon is looking to take the suburbs of "The Windy City" by storm with its latest grocery concept and wants to hire 1,500 people to help do it.
How the pandemic has accelerated the next generation of farming
The food service industry is betting big on vertical farming as the pandemic ushers in a heightened awareness of food safety and cleanliness.
NYC restaurant owner blasts coronavirus shutdown: Hardworking people are being 'punished'
"We are being punished by falling into that red zone on a map," a New York City restaurant owner said on Tuesday, blasting the city's coronavirus shutdown.
Former North Carolina waitress sues employer after sex tape circulates, she receives threats: lawsuit
A former waitress for a North Carolina-based restaurant chain is suing the company after enduring months of alleged sexual assault and harassment including one instance when she received an anonymous threat after reporting that her private sex tape had been circulated among coworkers.
Impossible Foods launches at grocery stores in Asia, will develop plant-based milk
'Impossible' milk, a plant-based alternative to dairy, is in the works as the imitation meat company continues to expand
Uber founder turns real-estate mogul for ghost kitchen startup
The former chief executive of Uber Technologies Inc. has been quietly assembling a mini real-estate empire over the past two years, acquiring closed restaurants, auto-body shops and warehouses for use in his new ghost kitchen venture.
Taco Bell brings back 'steal a base, steal a taco' promotion for 2020 World Series
Nothing makes baseball more exciting than a free taco.
Albertsons testing out self-serve pickup lockers for online orders
The test lockers are modular and temperature-controlled, allowing them to be suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The modular setup can be adjusted to ensure specific temperatures are meet so a customer's order can be safely maintained, Albertsons said.
PF Chang's is opening to-go locations in New York, meeting shifting consumer behavior
P.F. Chang’s is expanding its off-premise locations into the New York market as consumers shift their dining habits in the backdrop of dining restrictions and the delivery boom.
Whole Foods predicts top food trends for 2021
Mushroom broth, sauerkraut snacks, and immunity-boosting foods are the future of snacking in the age of the pandemic.



















