Why Wonder is Dropping Delivery Fees
Wonder, the food hall startup by Marc Lore, recently announced its axing delivery fees altogether. Customers will no longer see a $1.99 fee on delivery orders when ordering through Wonder’s website or app. “This was a move on our part to be incredibly customer first...
How Restaurants Can Move from AI Hype to Real Results
AI in the restaurant industry is brimming with potential, but unlocking it can be difficult. “When we think about AI today, in many ways it’s a bit like the yellow brick road,” said Carl Orsbourn, SVP of food, hospitality and retail at Invisible Technologies....
What’s Next for DoorDash After Acquiring SevenRooms?
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...
With Social Media Key to Discovery, Marqii Rolls Out Social Management Tool
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...
Outstanding Operators
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