Amid “Strategic” Reshuffling, Olo Lays off 81 Employees
Leading restaurant tech company Olo is laying off 11 percent of its workforce, or 81 people, as part of a “strategic reorganization” the company stated Wednesday. In a message sent to employees, CEO Noah Glass said the move was “not made lightly” and came as a result...
Nextbite Sells Ordermark to Indian Software Company UrbanPiper
Leading virtual brand company Nextbite has sold its order-management technology platform, Ordermark, to UrbanPiper, a restaurant industry software platform in India. The news comes amid recent layoffs and just ahead of the official sale of Nextbite to Sam Nazarian,...
“Jukebox” Robotic Bartender Mixes Up Industry with Speedy Service
Inspiration from the ’60s and ’70s era paired with distaste for waiting in long lines are among reasons behind a Los Angeles-based startup’s retro, robotic bartender. Resembling a jukebox, Rotender is a robotic bartender that pours shots and cocktails in less than 30...
Uber Eats to End “Unnecessary” Plastic Waste From Deliveries
Uber Eats has pledged to make 100% of its food delivery trips emission-free globally in 2040 and to eliminate “unnecessary” plastic waste from deliveries by 2030. The announcement follows Uber’s ride-hailing service 2020 commitment of $800 million invested in zero...
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