Muscle Maker Grill - Delivery Operation Ramp Up and Operating Update In Response to Current COVID-19 Situation
We want to provide a brief update on the current operating environment in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
DoorDash is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 664 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - DoorDash has proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, a grocery‑delivery company [[1bb87d]]. - DoorDash announced a definitive agreement to acquire Instacart’s parent, Maplebear Inc., in a $17 billion deal [[5f3cdd]]. - The deal may face antitrust scrutiny from the FTC, which is already investigating personalized‑pricing practices of delivery firms including DoorDash and Instacart [[f7af34]]. - DoorDash launched DashOS, a platform that links ordering, reservations, loyalty, customer data and marketing for about 80,000 restaurants [[8fcb93]]. - Six restaurant operators using DoorDash Direct saw a 47 % sales boost within the first two months of adoption [[60bff9]]. - Little Caesars piloted autonomous delivery with electric sidewalk robots in three metro markets, partnering with Coco Robotics and DoorDash [[685660]].
Also known as DoorDash's international brand
We want to provide a brief update on the current operating environment in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Noodles & Company temporarily establishes to-go only at all restaurants, prioritizing the safety and well-being of guests and team members.
Luby's provides a COVID-19 update, reviewing guidance from the CDC and local health authorities, and continuing to operate 64 cafeterias and 8 Fuddruckers restaurants via carry-out and online ordering.
El Pollo Loco takes immediate action to ensure employee and customer safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased sanitizing and handwashing protocols.

Chuck E. Cheese offers at-home party packages to keep kids entertained during the coronavirus outbreak.
Luby's responds to COVID-19 by prioritizing guest and employee safety, and implementing precautionary health measures across its locations.

The general consensus is that delivery is an overall safe option, with no evidence of food being associated with COVID-19 transmission.
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza opened a new location in Gastonia, North Carolina, offering build-your-own pizzas and delivery.
Auntie Anne's and Coca-Cola team up to launch the Basketball Buckets Challenge, a mobile game and limited-edition product promotion that brings the action of basketball to fans.

Article discusses the implications and predictions of COVID-19 on restaurants, with a focus on decline in eating out and increase in take-out and delivery.

Amazon plans to shut down its US restaurant delivery services, including Amazon Restaurants and Daily Dish, by the end of the month.
Wendy's launches nationwide breakfast with a guarantee that customers will love it.
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The article discusses 10 brand apps and digital platforms that have transformed their brands, including food, autocare, and travel services.

NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, is negotiating with lenders to manage nearly $1 billion in debt, citing high labor and product costs as challenges.

The Counter benefits from the backing of Kahala Brands, delivering extensive franchising expertise, superior support systems, and supply chain advantages to its franchisees.
Auntie Anne's offers Valentine's Day deals, including freshly baked Heart-Shaped Pretzels, with a new deal every day of the week leading up to Valentine's Day.
Roy Rogers Restaurants is planning to expand its coverage in the East through a new strategic growth plan aimed at improving performance at existing locations and opening new restaurants.

Zaxby's brings its second location to Brooksville, Florida, owned and operated by licensee Brad Harper.

A consumer marketing roundup highlights trends and news in the industry for 2020.
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Clean Juice celebrates massive growth, new partnerships, and 21% increase in same-store sales in December.
Daphne’s introduces new lavash wraps to its menu for a limited time, available at all locations for $8.99 through March 26, 2020.

Saladworks proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality, empowering guests and team members to Be Original through trends that influence its Millennial family guests.