The Restaurant Report 198. McDonald’s and Independents Getting Into NFTs
Mar 15, 2022
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Starship Tech a sidewalk robotic company is raising 100 Million in a flash
Starship robots are revolutionizing food and package deliveries, offering people convenient new services that improve everyday life. Their ability to harness technology combined with experience providing services to millions of people makes this a reality today.
Google accused of 'deceptive' online ordering practices by a restaurant group
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Google alleging the tech giant infringed on restaurants' intellectual property rights and interfered with their customer relationships by using "deceptive online ordering practices." The suit was filed on behalf of Left Field Holdings, which operates several Lime Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants.
Chains Longterm Impact From Russian Exits
Starbucks and McDonald's announced Tuesday that they are halting business activity in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Neither company has forecasted when their Russian stores could reopen.
The Golden Arches has 850 restaurants and 62,000 workers in Russia and 84% of its Russian restaurants are company-owned. Starbucks has 130 total restaurants in Russia, all of which are licensed by but not owned by the company, according to data published by the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute on Tuesday.
Welcome to the NFT Restaurant Boom
Chefs like Tom Colicchio are minting NFT pizzas, recipes, and even limited-edition gin bottles. But is the rest of the food world along for the ride?
This episode sponsored by California Energy Wise & Dawn Professional®
Starship robots are revolutionizing food and package deliveries, offering people convenient new services that improve everyday life. Their ability to harness technology combined with experience providing services to millions of people makes this a reality today.
Google accused of 'deceptive' online ordering practices by a restaurant group
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Google alleging the tech giant infringed on restaurants' intellectual property rights and interfered with their customer relationships by using "deceptive online ordering practices." The suit was filed on behalf of Left Field Holdings, which operates several Lime Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants.
Chains Longterm Impact From Russian Exits
Starbucks and McDonald's announced Tuesday that they are halting business activity in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Neither company has forecasted when their Russian stores could reopen.
The Golden Arches has 850 restaurants and 62,000 workers in Russia and 84% of its Russian restaurants are company-owned. Starbucks has 130 total restaurants in Russia, all of which are licensed by but not owned by the company, according to data published by the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute on Tuesday.
Welcome to the NFT Restaurant Boom
Chefs like Tom Colicchio are minting NFT pizzas, recipes, and even limited-edition gin bottles. But is the rest of the food world along for the ride?
This episode sponsored by California Energy Wise & Dawn Professional®