by fodnews | Jul 2, 2018 | News, Third-Party Delivery
This summer, Marriott International is rolling out Amazon’s version of the Echo specifically for hotel rooms. Guests can use it to call the front desk or adjust the room’s temperature and lighting, but what about ordering outside food? “Alexa for Hospitality is a...
by fodnews | Jun 14, 2018 | News, Scoreboard
As the only publicly traded third-party restaurant delivery service, Chicago-based Grubhub is one of the largest players and one of the most scrutinized brands in the industry. According to a report from investment firm Canaccord Genuity, its stock price in the low...
by fodnews | Jun 14, 2018 | Briefs, News
ezDispatch Targets Catering-specific Delivery Orders Business catering marketplace ezCater recently launched ezDispatch, a new offering that connects restaurants and caterers to third-party delivery companies in their area. Restaurants can opt to use ezDispatch to...
by fodnews | May 21, 2018 | News
In its recent ruling, the California Supreme Court essentially flipped on its head the test for determining independent contractor status by presuming everyone is an employee unless the hiring entity can prove otherwise. The ruling, issued April 30, makes it more...
by fodnews | May 21, 2018 | News
Rocket-fueled growth in third-party delivery got another positive data point this week, with Grubhub reporting record first quarter results that included 49% revenue growth during the first quarter of 2018. For the first quarter, Grubhub posted revenue of $232.6...