Outstanding Operator: FUSIAN
Now in its 16th year of business, Ohio-based sushi concept FUSIAN is on a roll. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, the brand balances an eager embrace of technology to serve its growing off-premises customer base better while preserving the cozy in-house...
Toast Unites Forces with Instacart through Strategic Partnership
Toast and Instacart announced a partnership Feb. 10, uniting the restaurant management software company with the grocery delivery leader to streamline operations for businesses throughout the U.S. The collaboration allows retailers to conveniently onboard and sync...
Just Salad Breaks from Norm with Gamified New Loyalty Program
Following a stretch of about two years with effectively no loyalty program, New York City-based fast-casual chain Just Salad launched a new rewards system in early February, one specifically designed to break from the norm and focus on instant gratification. Just...
Outstanding Operator: Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness, a 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, is in the midst of a major growth spurt, having opened its 200th location late last year and riding the momentum of a bet on tech that started nearly a decade ago. Off-premises success is fueling the...
Love on the Menu: Restaurant Brands Serve Valentine’s Day Promos
When Valentine’s Day rolls around each year, romance fills the air and customers flood restaurants. While much of that business goes to upscale eateries, several national, more affordable restaurant brands are looking to draw their fair share of lovebirds on Feb. 14...
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.