El Pollo Loco Seeks Innovation on Multiple Fronts
The fast casual's tech, menu, and ordering abilities are evolving, including the implementation of self-order kiosks.
The fast casual's tech, menu, and ordering abilities are evolving, including the implementation of self-order kiosks.
A robotic production line will eliminate the need for a front line or a secondary make line, significantly cutting labor costs.
At Taco Bell in particular, the channel increased 60 percent year-over-year in Q1, and its mix grew by eight points.
The company says small changes will add up to big improvements in quality.
One expert says historic highs for restaurants are expected to continue in the next three to six months because of necessary catch-up pricing.
The fast-casual rivals had a mix up over sweetgreen's new chicken burrito bowl.
Cofounder Howard Schultz denies the company has been breaking labor laws.
In the coming months, the 23-unit concept will be rebranded as Main Squeeze.
The bakery-cafe is using Amazon One to connect customers with its loyalty program.