DeliverZero Sees ‘Crazy’ Desire for Reusable Packaging
Reusable restaurant packaging startup DeliverZero is on the cusp of some notable changes in its business model that will play on consumers who are very enthusiastic about getting food delivered in reusable packaging. Today, the company has two basic models and about...
Salata’s New Modular Design Flexes to Off-Premises Projections
A new restaurant prototype from the franchised salad chain Salata is fresh, modular design, and one that was designed to flex to a market’s market demand for off-premises. Julie Davis, the vice president of franchise development at Salata, said it’s a major update to...
Report: Drones Have 94 Percent Lower Energy Consumption Per Package
A new report shows that drone delivery offers an exceptional reduction in carbon emissions, but landbound vehicles can still beat drones when routed properly. In a new report in the journal Cell, authors show that for small packages, drones offer exceptional energy...
Countertop Oven Celcy Enters Beta With ‘Nespresso for Food’
Strapped for time to cook? Want dinner ready exactly when you get home? The startup consumer electronic device Celcy hopes to help with a countertop device that stores and cooks food automatically—and it’s a lot more than another microwave. The device, designed by...
Flytrex Drone-Delivery Radius Doubles in NC, Texas
Flytrex, a drone-delivery provider that has two test markets in the U.S., just doubled its delivery radius. Under a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, the company can now deliver up to two nautical miles from its base stations. The approval doubles...
Outstanding Operators
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