ClearCOGS Deploys AI for Clear Forecasting
When Matt Wampler, co-founder of ClearCOGS, a company that provides AI-powered forecasting tools for restaurants, ran Jimmy John’s restaurants in the Washington, D.C., suburbs, he had an old-fashioned approach to inventory management. “A couple hours prior to close,...
Grocery Delivery Is On the Ascendance. Some Grocers Are Worried.
Spare a thought for the grocery executive. Not only do they have competition from other brands, now they have QSRs and third-party delivery providers seducing customers. This isn’t the 1950s. Politely carrying bags to a car isn’t enough to lock in loyalty anymore. It...
UrbanPiper Completes Ordermark Integration and Aims for U.S. Growth
After India-based restaurant technology firm UrbanPiper acquired similar American company Ordermark in June 2023, it had its first foothold into the U.S. market. This was big. But the company knew not to rush things. Before it did anything else, it went on a listening...
DoorDash Delivers Grant To Organic Soup Kitchen in Santa Barbara
When it comes to playing a role in eradicating food insecurity, DoorDash is doing more than walking the talk: through its non-profit arm Project DASH, it’s often driving the discussion, most recently with a $2,500 Project Dash Impact Grant to Organic Soup Kitchen in...
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