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Wonder Offers Drone Delivery in Texas Via Zipline

By Bernadette Heier

In January 2027, Wonder customers can order drone delivery from select restaurants in Dallas. The majority of its Texas locations are expected to offer the service by the end of the year.

TGI Fridays’ Director of Digital Marketing Reveals Goals with New App

By Hans Lammeman

The brand says its new app represents a critical step toward achieving its ambitious growth goals. Steering online orders to first-party channels was among the priorities.

Implications of Pizza Hut Franchisee’s $100 Million Lawsuit Over Delivery System

By Hans Lammeman

The lawsuit alleges the mandated rollout of an artificial-intelligence-powered delivery system tanked a franchisee’s off-premises sales. The case touches on the long-standing tension concerning franchisee autonomy and franchisors’ power to impose system-wide changes

Just Love Coffee & Cafe Applies Consistency to Nontraditional Footprint

By Alyssa Huglen

The coffee chain is expanding its drive-thru footprint while growing catering, delivery and other off-premises sales channels.

Uber, Avride Roll Out Autonomous Delivery in Northern Virginia

By Hans Lammeman

Avride launched delivery in Arlington County, Virginia, this week. The expansion marks the company’s fifth entry into an autonomous delivery market through a partnership with Uber.

Starship CEO Explains Decision to Halt U.S. University Operations

By Hans Lammeman

Starship is winding down its U.S. campus operations, which served more than 60 universities, to focus instead on grocery delivery.

Workplace Meal Trends are Transforming the Catering Market

By Hans Lammeman

With the catering market forcasted for significant growth in the coming years, ezCater Data insights show how workplace meal trends are shaping the catering landscape.

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