by Bernadette Heier | Apr 10, 2025 | News
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...
by Bernadette Heier | Apr 3, 2025 | News, Outstanding Operators
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....
by Bernadette Heier | Apr 2, 2025 | News
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...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 26, 2025 | News, Outstanding Operators
Jason’s Deli is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. With 40 years of catering experience and a reputation for high-quality food, Jason’s Deli has developed the right strategies to balance dine-in and off-premises operations. The fast-casual brand has 239...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 19, 2025 | News
The parent company of brands like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, is teaming up with tech giant Nvidia to bring more AI into its restaurants. Over the next few months, the following tech will be rolled out: Voice-Activated Order-Taking AI Agents: These systems will...