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Restaurants and bars added 10,800 jobs in September
September’s restaurant and bar payroll gain followed a revised increase in August.
DoorDash connects restaurant tools through DashOS
Existing ordering tools meet a 2027 integration roadmap.
DTiQ launches ACTIONiQ to alert restaurant managers
DTiQ says ACTIONiQ flags queue conditions, supports scheduled reviews and leaves the response to restaurant managers.
Hormel agrees to buy chicken processor Brakebush
The proposed acquisition would add chicken portioning, cooking and custom product development to Hormel's foodservice business.
El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners
The company says its first regional lease is signed in Queens, with an opening targeted for mid-2027.
Dunkin brings cold foam to Zero for Halloween
The seasonal drinks build on earlier beverage launches, with an October afternoon bonus for Boosted members.
Menufy survey: Diners would check menus after AI recommendations
Respondents would check menus and websites after AI recommendations. Google’s documentation explains discovery eligibility and menu publishing.
Square links Apple Maps place cards to restaurant ordering
Square’s September 24 update connects its Dashboard to Apple Business, adding tools to manage restaurant listings and ordering links.
CAVA’s training plan at 500 restaurants
Opening specialists and manager development support the expansion.
Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks
Five Guys says its CityWalk kiosks offer ordering in 150 languages. Universal’s venue preview advertised breakfast sandwiches and indoor and outdoor seating.
Restaurant Workers in Survey See Several Paths to Advance
Surveyed workers see career opportunities with current and other employers.
SBA's October 1 acquisition rules: earnings, equity and the $3 million test
The updated SBA manual separates initial acquisitions from qualifying expansions, ties earnings reviews to the business purchase price and sets conditions for equity contributions.
Taco Bell adds daily games and Friday prize entries
Rewards members can turn virtual paddles into entries for weekly prize drawings.
Restaurant outlook forecasts modest purchasing-power growth
The Association forecasts 0.5% growth in real disposable income for 2026. Its separately released survey describes restaurant use and spending choices.
Scooter’s Coffee connects app and marketplace ordering through Olo
June’s marketplace setup and September’s app migration show how Scooter’s connects digital ordering with store systems.
Wendy’s operator Meritage plans closures, Fast Company reports
Fast Company reports planned closures as Meritage’s bankruptcy proceedings continue.
Pizza Inn signs a 10-buffet development agreement
The first five openings are anticipated in fiscal 2027.
Starbucks plans 250 North American closures
Starbucks estimates $300 million in restructuring charges and lowers its global net-opening forecast to about 440.