The largest chains fared best, but independents did better than smaller multi-unit concepts

Chipotle has invested in the technology company that uses robotics to power their fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles as part of their series C round of funding

This is Yum Brands’ second technology company acquisition announcement of the month, after Yum announced its intentions to buy Kvantum, a company that uses artificial intelligence to track consumer insights

Larry Sidoti joins the chain as chief development officer and Michael Walters is promoted to chief operating officer

As part of the collaboration, the fast-casual chain plans to donate a day’s worth of meals to a local Washington D.C. non-profit

Restaurateurs see more violent threats and vandalism incidents amid pandemic pressures