Coco Robots Now Deliver for DoorDash in LA and Chicago
DoorDash has partnered with Coco Robotics to launch an autonomous delivery service in Chicago and Los Angeles. This builds on an existing pilot program with Wolt—DoorDash’s international arm, where Coco bots have been making deliveries in Helsinki, Finland, since...
Steve Ells’ Startup Kernel Axes Robots and Rebrands
Chipotle founder Steve Ells is no stranger to shaking things up. His latest venture, Kernel Foods, has undergone a major makeover. Now rebranded as Counter Service, the New York-based startup has shifted gears to an artisanal, “mostly sandwich” concept. The original...
Outstanding Operator: Playa Bowls
Playa Bowls is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. Founded by avid surfers Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor, the brand was inspired by their surf trips to places like Panama, Costa Rica, and Hawaii. There, they discovered unique versions of acai and pitaya bowls....
Domino’s Partners with DoorDash to Expand Delivery Reach
Domino’s has entered into a partnership with DoorDash. The pizza giant will leverage DoorDash’s marketplace for ordering while continuing its delivery service through its own drivers. The pilot program is already underway in select locations, with a nationwide rollout...
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