by Bernadette Heier | Mar 18, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
Clean Eatz was built on an idea to make healthier comfort food more accessible. The brand got its start in 2013 when founders Evonne and Don Varady opened their first cafe in Wilmington, North Carolina. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, Clean Eatz has grown...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 17, 2026 | News
Grubhub is testing drone delivery through a new partnership with Dexa, launching at Wonder’s Green Brook, New Jersey location. Beginning March 18, eligible customers within a 2.5-mile radius can order Wonder through the Grubhub app and select drone delivery. Orders...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks has grown from a single pizza concept into a portfolio of restaurant brands across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, with a strategy centered on meeting guests wherever they choose to dine. Co-founder and president Shaz Khan helps lead...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 11, 2026 | News Briefs
Burger King is piloting an artificial intelligence assistant called “Patty” that operates through employee headsets, bringing voice AI into daily drive-thru operations. The tool, part of the BK Assistant platform, listens to customer interactions and identifies...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 5, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
El Torito has served bold Mexican flavors since 1954, when founder Larry J. Cano opened the first location in Los Angeles, pioneering sit-down Mexican dining with mainstream appeal. Over the decades, the brand became known for sizzling fajitas, table-side guacamole,...