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XRobotics Raises Millions To Produce More Pizza-Making Robots
Its machines can make 100 pies an hour. One operator is already claiming $86,000 in savings a year.
Seattle Named ‘Most Expensive Delivery Market’ as DoorDash Raises Fees
DoorDash is raising fees in Seattle again to offset strict gig worker regulations, while advocates say the rules ensure fair pay and protections.
Golden Corral Relaunches Its Off-Premises Offshoot With a New Tech Partner
What used to be Homeward Kitchen is now Golden Corral Favorites and it’s thriving thanks in part to Flybuy’s tech platform.
Naya Caters Pop-Up Events As a Key Part Of Its Marketing
It’s betting that one falafel will make you a regular customer and its growth indicates it isn’t wrong.
From LAX to Hollywood, Venhub Expands 24/7 Automated Smart Stores
As contactless shopping grows, Venhub is rolling out its autonomous Smart Stores in places where convenience is key.
University of Chicago Economists Reveal a Surge in QSR Labor Productivity
Labor productivity measurements in restaurants were flat for three decades. Then Covid happened. And after a one-year slump, productivity jumped. The reason is simple: employees are spending less time with in-store consumers, thanks to take-out and delivery, and doing more elsewhere.
You Heard Right. AI in Restaurants is Becoming Normal.
A new Deloitte survey shows that AI is well on its way to becoming commonplace in the industry.
AI Is Not Just For Drive-Thru. It Can Also Help With Front-of-House.
The tech is getting easier to use and more flexible than ever.
Olo to be Acquired by Thoma Bravo in $2B All-Cash Deal
After the deal closes, Olo will continue operating under its current name as a private company.
Atlanta Residents May Have Their Next Meal Delivered by a Robot
Serve rolls out sidewalk robots in Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, and Downtown Atlanta.
DoorDash Expands Drone Deliveries in Dallas Area
DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone deliveries in Dallas suburbs, offering orders from dozens of local and national restaurants.
Point B Launches a Tech Innovation Center For Operators
A trip to Chicago could illuminate tech possibilities for operators, who may be unsure which platforms might be right for them. Point B’s Innovation Center offers more than 70 screens to test.
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Pizza Delivery Giants Push Sales as Marco’s Embraces ‘Challenger’ Status
Delivery-and carryout-focused pizza franchises vied for market share in 2023 as consumers continued to spread their spending around.
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Starship Technologies Has Data That Shows Students Love Robots
Many students consider them their besties.
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Behind the Scenes With DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub
FODC hosts a third-party delivery provider summit with all the big players.
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XRobotics Raises Millions To Produce More Pizza-Making Robots
Its machines can make 100 pies an hour. One operator is already claiming $86,000 in savings a year.