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Driverless ride-hailing service Waymo will start catering to public in Phoenix

While Tesla and other automobile companies have been making strides in autonomous driving, the technology has not really been widespread, mostly because not all of us can afford a self driving car. However, it looks like we won’t have to live long enough to get a taste of this tech. Alphabet-owned Waymo, has announced that it will open access to its self driving ride hailing service to the residents of Phoenix, Arizona.

The company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., had been running trials of its self-driving taxi service in the city before COVID-19 struck.

John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo said, “It’s a really, really big deal, we think, for us, and for the world”. Due to the outbreak of the pandemic, Waymo had to pause the trial of its service in Phoenix to around 1,500 Waymo One customers. But now, starting immediately, these customers can continue using the ‘rider only’

RESTAURANT

Michigan bar, restaurant owners react to order on indoor service

Torri Donley 2 months ago

Rule issued Friday allows bars to serve alcohol to customers indoors when they are seated and 6 feet apart. It runs through Oct. 30.

Indoor bars in Michigan that couldn’t open during the pandemic because they didn’t meet revenue requirements called for in executive orders can now do so, but with strict regulations in place.

Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, issued a new order Friday that includes several changes to previous orders for bars and restaurants regarding COVID-19.

Much of the new order, effective immediately and running through Oct. 30, replicates an order issued Monday, but it also allows bars to serve alcohol to customers indoors when they are seated and 6 feet apart. Mandates for food establishments remained the same as Monday’s order.

Restaurateur Jeremy Sasson, president of Heirloom Hospitality Group operates Detroit’s Prime & Proper and Townhouse restaurants in Detroit and

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Eric Underwood: Restaurant experiences, pandemic would guide his service to Lancaster County | Elections

Torri Donley 2 months ago

Following that venture, he was hired as general manager at Rodizio Grill in 2014 and eventually became co-owner of the franchise, he said.

Underwood and his wife, Keri, have five children, ages 3 to 13.

He had thought about eventually running for local office, but earlier this year he was encouraged by Lincoln Independent Business Association officials to consider a run for the Lancaster County Board seat.

With the blessing of his wife and his partners at Rodizio, Underwood launched a campaign with an emphasis on providing property tax relief for county residents and improved county infrastructure and assuring public safety and law enforcement support.

Though the district most recently elected Democrat Jennifer Brinkman as its commissioner, Underwood said the previous 30-year tenure of Republican Larry Hudkins gives his candidacy a shot.

Budgets have grown but not necessarily prioritized the county’s needs, he said, and the county has not adequately

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How to Tailor Restaurant Customer Service to Your Brand

Torri Donley 2 months ago

From quality food to smiling staff, your guests expect a certain experience once they walk through your doors or order online. After all, restaurant customer service is critical to successful outcomes, such as repeat visitors and word-of-mouth referrals.

But service expectations vary by concept and clientele. What works for a small cafe may not go over at a high-end establishment. That’s why it’s essential to build strong customer service objectives that support your restaurant culture and customer base.

For best results, develop a guest service plan that considers your individual circumstances. Then take active measures to build a strong strategy to address in-person and online customer service.

Things to consider when trying to improve your restaurant customer service

You can’t change your customer service overnight. Instead, you need a communications strategy that gets buy-in from your

FOOD

Consumer Spending in Quick Service Restaurants & Growing Online Food Delivery Services

Torri Donley 2 months ago

DUBLIN, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “United States Foodservice Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The US foodservice market is projected to witness a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period, 2020-2025.

Increased digitalization of food service is among the primary factors driving the market, as consumers find it comfortable to book prior and make payments online.

Fast food restaurants focusing on organic produce and healthy food are expected to be the focus of the market in the future. In the United States, the demand for organic food is rapidly rising. However, factors, like rising obesity and health awareness among the consumers, are affecting the market growth, as most fast food products are unhealthy.

Key Market Trends

Consumer Spending in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are fast food restaurants, set apart from full service or table

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Business Buzz: New Dominican cuisine food service | Local News

Torri Donley 2 months ago

They moved to Missoula to be closer to family, he said, and have noticed that people here are always on the lookout for more worldly flavors.

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“I thought Dominican food would be a lot like Mexican food, but it’s not,” he said. “I’ve been there five times now, each time for about a month. (My wife) lives in a rural country area. It’s the real experience, not like the touristy areas.”

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes’ Economic Development Office is now accepting applications for coronavirus business relief funds. The CSKT Small Business Relief Grants program offers over $1 million in federally allocated financial assistance to qualified CSKT-member-owned small businesses and active CSKT-member livestock producers in the recovery, stabilization, and adaptation of business operations. Funds can be used for working capital to support payroll, rent, accounts payable (such as utilities

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Senior meal delivery service helps Cleveland-area catering business rebound from COVID-19 setbacks

Torri Donley 2 months ago

One thousand—that’s how many hot, fresh meals are being delivered to seniors daily in East Cleveland through a partnership between local restaurant, Black Box Fix, and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.

The program isn’t just helping seniors, it’s also helping a small business owner and her employees rebound.

Chef Tiwanna Scott-Williams is happy to be busy in the kitchen once again. Because of the pandemic, sales at her business – Pearl Flower Catering – have been down 80%.

“We had tons of events that were wiped off of our books due to COVID, wedding cancellations, corporate event cancellations, things like that,” Scott-Williams said.

She said they tried to pivot and salvage some of that revenue by doing pop up events and other outreach, but large events are their bread and butter.

“Nothing really could replace the events that we were doing on a weekly basis,” Scott-Williams said.

But

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CTDOL announces increase in weekly unemployment benefits, wages for restaurant workers performing more than tipped food service

Torri Donley 2 months ago

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby announced Wednesday an increase to the weekly unemployment benefit allowance along with an increase to the rate of pay for restaurant/food service workers performing more than tipped food service.

The new increase for unemployment benefits is $18/week for new claimants who file for unemployment benefits on or after Oct. 4, 2020, for a maximum of $667/week.

CTDOL says this increase “does not apply to claimants who are currently receiving unemployment or who file a claim prior to Oct. 4.” Additionally, “the dependency allowance remains $15 per dependent to a maximum of $75 per week.”

The commissioner says with the launch of the new Consumer Contact Center in July, “CTDOL has finally been able to eliminate the backlog of unemployment applications.”

CTDOL reports, since March 13, 2020, the state has received more than 965,000 state, federal, and extended benefits

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SIA scraps ‘flight to nowhere’ plan, launches limited plane dining service, tours and home food delivery

Torri Donley 2 months ago

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has scrapped its plan for a”flight to nowhere” following a review of factors including environmental implications and financial viability.

Instead, for a limited time, SIA will offer a dining experience on board an A380, conduct tours of its training facilities and provide a home delivery service featuring its first class and business class meals.

The announcement, made by the airline in a press release on Tuesday (Sep 29), comes amid unprecedented challenges for Singapore’s national carrier after COVID-19 crippled travel demand worldwide.

READ: The Big Read – Floored by COVID-19, can SIA soar again? Fate of Singapore’s aviation hub rests on it

SIA Group reported the first annual net loss in its 48-year history in May and has said it will cut about 4,300 positions, affecting around 2,400 staff. Industry watchers expect more job losses to come.

On Tuesday, the airline said the three

FOOD

Food Service Machinery Market by Current Industry Status, Growth Opportunities, Top Key Players, Target Audience and Forecast To 2026

Torri Donley 2 months ago

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Sep 26, 2020 (Profound via COMTEX) —
The report provides rational insights along with historical and forecast data to aid in better understanding of the Global Food Service Machinery Market. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of key factors that are expected to drive the growth of the Food Service Machinery market. This study also provides a detailed overview of the opportunities along with the current trends observed in the target market.

The report includes thorough compilation of the quantitative analysis of the industry for the period of 10 years in order to assist players to grow in the market. Insights on specific revenue figures generated are also given in the report, along with projected revenue at the end of the forecast period. This study includes a widespread analysis of the key segments of the industry. This

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Driverless ride-hailing service Waymo will start catering to public in Phoenix

Michigan bar, restaurant owners react to order on indoor service

Rule issued Friday allows bars to serve alcohol to customers indoors when they are seated and 6 feet apart. It runs through Oct. 30.

Eric Underwood: Restaurant experiences, pandemic would guide his service to Lancaster County | Elections

How to Tailor Restaurant Customer Service to Your Brand

Things to consider when trying to improve your restaurant customer service

Consumer Spending in Quick Service Restaurants & Growing Online Food Delivery Services

Business Buzz: New Dominican cuisine food service | Local News

Support Local Journalism

Senior meal delivery service helps Cleveland-area catering business rebound from COVID-19 setbacks

CTDOL announces increase in weekly unemployment benefits, wages for restaurant workers performing more than tipped food service

SIA scraps ‘flight to nowhere’ plan, launches limited plane dining service, tours and home food delivery

READ: The Big Read – Floored by COVID-19, can SIA soar again? Fate of Singapore’s aviation hub rests on it

Food Service Machinery Market by Current Industry Status, Growth Opportunities, Top Key Players, Target Audience and Forecast To 2026