Chipotle launches $50 million venture fund to foster innovationChipotle Mexican Grill is hoping to revolutionize the restaurant industry. Popeyes to open 200-plus restaurants in U.S., Canada in 2022Popeyes is celebrating its 50th birthday by continuing its rapid expansion across North America and rolling out tech innovations. Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s upgrade digital loyalty program The parent company of two fast-food hamburger retailers is overhauling its customer engagement and loyalty efforts across all stores. Starbucks reportedly considering increased benefits for non-union workers Starbucks Corp. may be going on the offensive when it comes to discouraging its store employees from unionizing. Meta pilots virtual commerce in the metaverse The parent company of Facebook is stepping up its efforts to create a full-fledged virtual world, complete with shopping. Placer.ai: Retail winners of Q1 include Home Depot, Starbucks, Dollar General Rising gas prices, Omicron and ongoing supply chain and labor challenges made for tough going for some — but not all — retailers in the first quarter of 2022. Bojangles streamlines mobile customer experience Bojangles is unifying its in-store and online engagement of customers via its mobile app. Nathan's Famous to pilot tech that incentivizes people to visit its restaurants Nathan’s Famous is testing technology to help fill its restaurants during slow times. Panera keeps the coffee hot – with robots Panera Bread is automating the coffee monitoring process. Southwest Florida center adds six tenants in COVID comeback Marketing director Valerie Cope says Mercato’s rebound from the pandemic in Naples, Fla., has been accelerated by the signing of six new tenants. First Previous 150 151 152 153 154 Next Last