How Pickpad Aims to Solve Restaurant Pickup Chaos
We’ve all been there—standing in a busy restaurant, trying to figure out which order is yours or where it even is. Meanwhile, staff are juggling delivery drivers who are also looking for orders to pick up. It’s a situation both customers and staff deal...
Pizza Hut Unveils “Digital-Forward” Design with Drive-Thru
Pizza Hut has introduced a new restaurant design in Plano, Texas, focused on technology and convenience to attract more customers. The store features self-service kiosks, heated cabinets for contactless order pickup, and a drive-thru. The drive-thru includes a “Hut ‘N...
Shake Shack Partners with Delta to Bring Burgers 35,000 Feet
Shake Shack burgers are taking flight thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership with Delta Airlines. Starting in December, Delta will offer Shake Shack’s cheeseburgers on select flights departing from Boston, with plans to expand in the future. Available only to first...
Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million
Wonder, the food hall and delivery startup founded by Marc Lore acquired Grubhub for $650 million. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, includes $500 million in senior notes and $150 million in cash. Wonder also announced an additional $250...
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