by Hans Lammeman | Feb 25, 2026 | News
Less than two months into 2026, a trend of big-name partnerships is beginning to emerge between leading third-party delivery platforms and popular temporary housing marketplaces. In January, Airbnb launched a pilot program with Instacart, allowing guests in select...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 24, 2026 | News Briefs
One of the nation’s most prominent foodservice distributors, US Foods Holding Corp., launched Menu IQ Feb. 20, an AI-powered tool touted as a profitability solution designed to help operators optimize menu profitability. Menu IQ is integrated into MOXē, the...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 18, 2026 | News
With close to half of its orders coming from digital channels, Potbelly Corporation is turning to AI-powered location platform Flybuy to further enhance off-premises operations across its more than 450 sandwich shops. Integrating Flybuy into Potbelly’s digital...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 18, 2026 | News
Voice AI phone answering platform Loman is further dialing in on its goal to integrate with the top point-of-sale systems across the restaurant industry, announcing a partnership with SpotOn in late January. Christian Wiens, CEO and founder of Loman, said integrating...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 17, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
Despite offering full-service seating and a complete bar at most of its locations, Texas-based Detroit-style pizza chain Via 313 has quietly spent the past few years optimizing its pizzerias’ off-premises operations. Via 313, a 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding...