DoorDash to deliver Starbucks in all 50 states

Starbucks is expanding its delivery partnership with DoorDash, and the coffee giant expects the service to be available in every US state by March. Starbucks built its business on being a "third place," but its off-premises sales have been growing significantly—drive-thru, delivery and mobile orders now generate 75% of total orders. Restaurant Business   The post DoorDash to deliver Starbucks in all 50 states first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Checkers and Rally’s rev up drive-thru plans

Sibling burger chains Checkers and Rally's pioneered the double drive-thru that many other quickservice restaurants have adopted to feed soaring drive-thru demand, and the chains plan to continue driving efficiencies to stay ahead of new competition. New prototypes include double drive-thrus on both sides of the building, one of which can be dedicated to digital […] The post Checkers and Rally’s rev up drive-thru plans first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

LAX terminal project nears completion

With eight of nine gates now complete, Los Angeles International Airport opened the new concourse for its Terminal 3. The overall terminal project is now 18 months ahead of schedule with completion of the third phase of construction, officials say, … The post LAX terminal project nears completion first appeared on Commercial Construction and Renovation.

Eggs Up Grill signs franchise deal for 30 Texas units

Eggs Up Grill is opening units quickly. It finished 2021 with 53 restaurants. It has 57 now and expects “just under 70” by the end of the year. Which makes its newest development deal even more notable. The company has … The post Eggs Up Grill signs franchise deal for 30 Texas units first appeared on Commercial Construction and Renovation.

Applebee’s to return to 100% franchise model

Applebee’s will sell its 69 company owned restaurants in North and South Carolina in the coming weeks, a move that will make the company 100% franchised for the first time since it bought the units in 2018. Restaurant Business The post Applebee’s to return to 100% franchise model first appeared on Commercial Construction and Renovation.