by Bernadette Heier | Dec 13, 2023 | News
For food industry startups, opening up a brick-and-mortar location can be a difficult, daunting task. To help entrepreneurs get it done, Grubhub and Chicago’s The Hatchery, a nonprofit incubator dedicated to fostering successful F&B businesses, teamed up to host a...
by Bernadette Heier | Dec 13, 2023 | Automation, News
Cibotica, a Canadian-based food robotics company, has made strides in revolutionizing kitchen efficiency with the release of its flagship product Remy. Remy is an automated salad and bowl assembly line that’s capable of making up to 300 bowls per hour. “Our...
by Bernadette Heier | Dec 7, 2023 | News, Outstanding Operators
Kicking off the first feature of Outstanding Operators is Mary Aregoni of Saigon Sisters. Aregoni is being recognized for redefining the Chicago area food scene, serving a Vietnamese concept that has proven versatile in meeting different market venues and sizes....
by Bernadette Heier | Dec 6, 2023 | Briefs, News
ConverseNow, an AI-powered voice-ordering solution for restaurants has teamed with third-party delivery aggregator and menu management company ItsaCheckmate. The move enables ConverseNow to integrate its technology with dozens of point-of-sale systems, significantly...
by Bernadette Heier | Dec 6, 2023 | Briefs, News
Delivery intelligence platform Loop continues to partner with growth brands looking at AI to maximize third-party delivery profitability. Several chains have tapped the company as of late, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. The fast-casual will...