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KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
Apr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of mashed potatoes and a biscuit.
KFC US launches points-based digital rewards program
Feb 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: The launch of KFC Rewards will further parent company Yum’s strategy to boost digital sales, which grew 20% and reached $7 billion Q3 2023, CEO David Gibbs said during a November earnings call. The KFC Rewards program is only available for digital purchases, providing an extra incentive for customers to order online.
Chuck E. Cheese launches national tiered subscription pass
Aug 13, 2024 · In addition to the market test of the subscription program, Chuck E. Cheese has tried to draw in more customers by updating its menu to appeal to both parents and children, beginning late last year.As of December, CEC Entertainment, the brand’s parent company, was reportedly considering a sale.. The addition of a loyalty program based on recurrent …
Panera hires marketing, culinary executives | Restaurant Dive
6 days ago · Dive Brief: Panera Bread has hired Robin Seward as senior vice president, brand and integrated marketing, and Scott Uehlein as vice president of culinary, the company said Tuesday in a press release.; The executives started in early January and report to CMO Mark Shambura, who joined the chain last year. The two executives joined the chain following a …
Court approves Red Lobster’s restructuring, buyout plan
Sep 6, 2024 · Red Lobster received court approval of its restructuring plan and sale to Fortress Investment Group, via RL Investor Holdings, on Thursday, the company said in a press release. The company previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in May.. RL Investor Holdings, the stalking horse bidder, emerged as the buyer after the chain failed to receive …
Thrive Restaurant Group buys Modern Market Eatery
Sep 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: Thrive, which operates over 190 restaurants across six brands including Applebee’s and Qdoba, previously purchased three Modern Market units in Austin, Texas, and built two Modern Market units in the Kansas City area, the press release said.
SPB Hospitality sells brewery, specialty brands | Restaurant Dive
Dec 11, 2024 · Dive Brief: SPB Hospitality, a portfolio company of Fortress Investment Group, has sold its brewery brands and some of its specialty concepts to an affiliate of Kelly Companies of Southern California, according to an email sent to Restaurant Dive.
Zaxbys is coming to Maryland - Restaurant Dive
Oct 11, 2024 · Dive Brief: Zaxbys will open its first Maryland restaurant next year in Cambridge, a city on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, with two more to follow in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin, the brand said Friday. The three franchised Eastern Shore locations will be built by a family of local real estate developers: Curtis Snyder, Teresa Snyder and Thomas …
Why aren’t restaurant workers coming back? Here’s what the data …
Sep 8, 2021 · While eating and drinking places gained 1.3 million jobs during the first seven months of 2021, the industry is still 1 million jobs short from reaching its pre-pandemic level of 12.3 million, according to the National Restaurant Association. In August, however, the industry lost over 40,000 jobs for the first time this year due to an uptick in coronavirus cases, keeping …