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When QSRs Think Really Outside The Box In The Innovation Race

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The realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is and actually always has been a pretty innovative space. In the modern digital era of QSR, it is almost impossible not to mention Starbucks and its myriad contributions to innovation — including the first really successful launch of a mobile wallet product in the U.S.

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Noodles & Company CEO On Restaurants’ Post-COVID Future

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Boennighausen said that while 2020 “was challenging [and] terrifying at times, it probably was also an inflection point for our brand.” He said the pandemic has given his company additional brand awareness, market share and growth opportunities that probably wouldn't have happened otherwise. Surviving The Latest COVID Wave.

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Red Robin Looks To Balance Respecting Its Roots With Embracing The Digital Future

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In the five decades since Red Robin was founded, the Greenwood Village, Colorado-based casual dining chain has seen its share of changes in the food industry. There has been no shortage of food fads, dietary crazes and “restaurant of the future” concepts that have played out nationwide, most of which the brand has politely passed on.

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Kroger Expands Home Chef Meal Kit Offerings To New Stores

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“Home Chef is proud to continue our evolution toward becoming more than a meal kit delivery brand,” said Pat Vihtelic , Home Chef’s founder and CEO. “With continued innovation and personalization, we are providing customers with more ways to enjoy fresh, delicious meals that align with their individual tastes.”

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Cable Startup Layer3 Bets Against Streaming

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Layer3 is betting big on basic and premium channel bundles, going against major players AT&T, HBO and CBS and others that have embraced online streaming via desktop and mobile apps to compete with the likes of Netflix and Hulu. and has since rolled out to Chicago.

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Five Factors Driving Consumer Grocery Preferences

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From scan and pay through mobile devices and personal shopper services that can be ordered through apps, grocers are turning to new technologies to drive innovations in their stores. percent — of shoppers visit a grocery retailer because they can well-coordinate online and in-store shopping. Just under 5 percent — or 4.9

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How Pharmacies Are Rejiggering With On-Demand Delivery, CBD Products

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Beyond mobile apps, CVS is no stranger to delivery: Late last year, the company experimented with a program in Boston that allowed shoppers to get free delivery on prescriptions and online purchases among other perks. The program came with a monthly fee of $5 or $48 yearly for a membership. New Products.

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