The Latest News
Chipotle Invests in Mediterranean Fast-Casual Concept and AI Supply Chain Platform
Lumachain’s AI platform boosts food production efficiency and traceability, while Brassica emphasizes wholesome ingredients and sustainability.
Drones Set to Transform Restaurant Delivery
Drone delivery is ramping up in the restaurant world. We look at recent FAA regulatory changes and innovations from key players shaping the industry.
Toast Unveils a Branded Mobile App and Text Marketing Capabilities
The odds of a customer becoming a regular goes up dramatically when using mobile tools.
Delaget Offers Operators New Platform For Managing Delivery Data
Delaget helps operators avoid the spreadsheet Olympics.
Uber and Avride Are Bringing Delivery Robots and Autonomous Vehicles to City Streets
Austin residents will soon see delivery robots on their sidewalks.
Piada Italian Street Food Refocuses Loyalty Program Around Spending
The brand is making it more rewarding to drop dough. Grazie!
Survey Highlights Impact of Grocery Delivery on SNAP Recipients
A DoorDash survey of over 2,400 SNAP recipients found that 78 percent prefer using their benefits for grocery delivery rather than shopping in-store, citing accessibility and reduced stigma.
HungryPanda Secures $55 Million to Expand Asian Food Delivery Services in U.S.
The funding will ramp up the company’s presence in the U.S. and explore options to serve more diverse communities across North America.
Another Broken Egg Café Launches Lunch Items and Plans for Catering and Delivery Growth
The breakfast and brunch brand goes bigger on lunch and leans on its off-premises operations.
Third-Party Delivery Providers Win Consumer Data Decision In Court
They did not want to share personalized customer info with operators.
DoorDash Tops Intouch Insight Report on Delivery Performance
Intouch Insight has released survey results on third-party delivery providers. Uber Eats has some work to do.
Olive Garden Delves into Plans for Uber Eats Rollout
After a long holdout against third-party delivery apps, Olive Garden signed a deal with Uber Eats last week. We take a deeper dive into the pasta hub’s new strategy.
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.
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Finance
Serve Robotics Stock Surges Amid Investments
Serve Robotics stock surged Thursday 187 percent after Nvidia took a 10 percent stake in the company.
Research
Global Surveys Show Importance of Loyalty and Time of Day
New surveys from Europe and Canada provide insights that American operators can learn from.
The Deliverers
DoorDash Teams With Popeyes for Wing Truck Promotion for College Football Fans
Lucky football fans around the country can enter to win a chance to be a legend among their friends.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
Toast Unveils a Branded Mobile App and Text Marketing Capabilities
The odds of a customer becoming a regular goes up dramatically when using mobile tools.
