McDonald’s Rolls Out Cash Accepting Kiosks, as Labor Costs Rise
McDonald’s is launching new digital kiosks that accept cash and dispense change. The move follows the chainwide rollout of self-order kiosks in 2020, which accepted credit card payments and required cash customers to go to the counter. “These changes allow franchisees...
Nuro Shifts Focus from Delivery Robots to Licensing its Autonomous Tech
Nuro is making a pivot from developing delivery robots to licensing out its advanced, autonomous tech. The company is known for its self-driving delivery robots that drive on public roads, setting itself apart from the smaller, sidewalk delivery robots that are...
GiftAMeal Feeds Millions with Blend of Giving Back and Marketing for Restaurants
In light of Hunger Action Month, Food On Demand took a deep dive into GiftAMeal, a company that blends philanthropy with dining, and empowers restaurants to give back to their communities. Founder and CEO Andrew Glantz said he was inspired by his deep involvement in...
Amazon Aims to Grow Grocery Delivery by Targeting Budget Shoppers
Amazon continues to make plays that aim to be consumers’ one-stop shop for seemingly everything. It’s now bolstering its grocery delivery service, with a new product line to attract shoppers seeking value over brand names. The e-commerce giant launched Amazon...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.