DoorDash Cleared to Operate In-House Drone Delivery Program
DoorDash is launching DoorDash Air, its in-house drone delivery program, after earning Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 air carrier certification. The company said it is the eighth drone operator to achieve the designation. “We want drone delivery to...
Beverage Robots Pour Into Stadiums, Airports and Venues
Editor’s Note: This article is part of our Summer Series, where Food On Demand explores a different topic each month. July’s focus is beverages. From mixing cocktails to pulling espresso shots, robots are taking on a growing role behind the bar. According to Market...
Taco Bell Expands Voice AI to Nearly 900 Restaurants
Taco Bell has expanded its voice AI technology to more than 890 U.S. restaurants across 38 states as it deepens its partnership with voice AI provider Omilia. The companies first partnered in 2023. The voice AI takes customer orders at the drive-thru and adjusts to...
Texas Roadhouse Quietly Tests First-Party Delivery
Texas Roadhouse, a longtime holdout on delivery, is quietly testing first-party delivery at a handful of locations. According to a Wednesday, July 15 report from Deutsche Bank, the steakhouse chain has started piloting the service at select restaurants using...
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