by Bernadette Heier | May 22, 2025 | News
DoorDash announced on May 6 that it’s acquiring SevenRooms for $1.2 billion in cash. SevenRooms helps restaurants and hotels manage reservations and marketing. Why the move? To help restaurants grow their in-store business, along with delivery and takeout. In its...
by Bernadette Heier | May 20, 2025 | News Briefs
Social media has become a key driver of restaurant discovery and guest engagement. According to a study by MGH, 45 percent of U.S. diners have tried a restaurant for the first time because of a social media post from the business. Among those, 74 percent say...
by Bernadette Heier | May 14, 2025 | News Briefs
Uber is rolling out some updates for its Rides and Eats users. The new “Dine Out” section in the Uber Eats app is designed for people heading to restaurants instead of ordering in. It’ll let users find deals, make reservations at nearby spots, and schedule a...
by Bernadette Heier | May 14, 2025 | News
Wonder doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. The food hall startup just raised another $600 million, according to a LinkedIn post from CEO Marc Lore. The latest funding boosts Wonder’s valuation to over $7 billion. It follows a $700 million equity...
by Bernadette Heier | Apr 23, 2025 | News Briefs
ClearCOGS, a provider of AI-powered predictive analytics for restaurants, announced its raised $3.8 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The investment was led by Closed Loop Partners’ Venture Group, with additional participation from Myriad Venture...