Loman AI Expands POS Partnerships with SpotOn
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...
Wonder Buys Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, Eyes Growth
Wonder has made its first full restaurant acquisition, Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, a single-location, fast-casual spot in Manhattan’s East Village. The restaurant will continue operating under its current name and staff, using Wonder’s tech and supply chain systems....
Outstanding Operator: Via 313
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...
Outstanding Operator: Buona
At Buona, off-prem dining isn’t just a side channel. In its 40th year, the Chicago-based Italian beef brand, a 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, sees about 78 percent of orders coming from beyond its restaurants walls. “We’re not trying to solve off-premise,...
Grubhub CEO Reveals Strategy Behind Cutting Large Order Fees
Grubhub’s first-ever national Super Bowl commercial last Sunday showcased the food-delivery platform’s bold new approach to capturing market share: eliminating delivery and service fees on orders over $50. Roughly half of Grubhub customers across the U.S. place...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.