Month: February 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts announced Wednesday its plans to eliminate all foam cups in its global supply chain by 2020. The Canton-based company said it will begin the process of getting rid of all of the polystyrene cups starting this spring and will replace them with a “double-walled” paper cup in its U.S. restaurants. (Boston Globe)

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is focused on operational changes, mobile orders and investing in employees and existing restaurants, CEO Steve Ells said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. Chipotle beat expectations thanks in part to menu price increases and the lower cost of avocados. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

Google announced Tuesday it has changed the way people can search for hotels and flights using smartphones in a bid to make trip planning simpler on mobile devices. The company said hotel and flight bookings can now be made through Google Search results. (The Verge)

Dunkin’ Donuts’ emphasis on beverages is paying off, parent company Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. said Tuesday, citing iced coffee and Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee as key drivers in recent same-store sales gains. The Canton, Mass.-based company also reinforced the success of its morning-focused strategy and said it now looks to increase traffic throughout the day. (Nation’s Restaurant News)