by Hans Lammeman | Sep 15, 2026 | News
When Shipley Donuts rolled out its first digital platform designed specifically for catering orders in July, the nearly 400-unit chain viewed the move as more than just a new sales channel. CEO Flynn Dekker said the initiative formalized catering as a strategic growth...
by Peter Backman | Sep 15, 2026 | News
Contributing editor, Peter Backman, is a long-term foodservice sector guru and founder of theDelivery.World, a platform that connects the delivery sector and makes sense of the myriad changes and challenges that affect the sector across the globe. Grab’s latest...
by Hans Lammeman | Sep 9, 2026 | News
Bullish is probably the most accurate word to describe smoothie chain Pure Green’s approach to integrating artificial intelligence across its system, but even that term may undersell the brand’s embrace of the technology. With more than 80 units nationwide, Ross...
by Hans Lammeman | Sep 9, 2026 | News
An emphasis on off-premises and delivery channels is an increasingly evident theme behind this summer’s tech stack revamp by Hungry Howie’s Pizza, a Michigan-based chain with nearly 500 locations. Less than two months after Hungry Howie’s announced a partnership with...
by Hans Lammeman | Sep 2, 2026 | News
In-person events build connections with brands that extend beyond geography. That’s the vision fast-casual chain Cava pursued with its three-part Mediterranean Summer Supper Series over the last three months. Although the gatherings brought a few hundred guests...
by Hans Lammeman | Sep 2, 2026 | News
With the surge of online ordering since the start of the decade, loyalty programs have proven to be a critical revenue engine for restaurant brands looking to attract new customers and generate repeat business. However, every rose has its thorn, and in the case of...