Warehouse Robots Open Revenue Opportunities for HelloFresh, Meal Kit Industry
Just under a year since launching an initial pilot program with HelloFresh Group, Massachusetts-based Locus Robotics announced June 23 that a hardware modification developed for the meal kit and prepared-meal delivery company enabled a fivefold expansion in chilled...
DoorDash Bets on Auto Parts Delivery, Uber Adds Major Retail Partners
DoorDash and Uber Eats, the two largest third-party food delivery platforms in the U.S., both announced partnerships outside of the food-and-beverage space June 24, showcasing different approaches to expanding their non-food delivery mix. DoorDash announced that its...
7 Brew Tops Yelp’s Fastest-Growing Brands as Personalization Drives Demand
Personalization is becoming one of the biggest drivers of restaurant growth, according to Yelp’s 2026 Fastest Growing Brands report, which named drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew America’s fastest-growing brand. Yelp’s third annual Fastest Growing...
GoTo Foods Expands Texas Delivery Footprint with Favor
GoTo Foods is expanding delivery access in Texas through a new partnership with Favor, bringing five of its brands to the on-demand delivery platform. Beginning this summer, Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s will be available through...
Carl’s Jr. Targets Jack in the Box with Loyalty Promotion
Editor’s Note: This article was revised June 24 to include statements from CKE Restaurants. Carl’s Jr. took aim at Jack in the Box with a loyalty reward that directly incentivizes guests to pass up the rival burger chain to receive a free limited-time...
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