The Catering Journey Part 2: Framework, Commitment, Offering
Contributing writer Jim Rand is a seasoned hospitality professional with decades of experience scaling catering operations for major brands. In this four-part series, he shares key insights to help restaurant operators tap into the catering channel for growth On the...
ClearCOGS Deploys AI for Clear Forecasting
When Matt Wampler, co-founder of ClearCOGS, a company that provides AI-powered forecasting tools for restaurants, ran Jimmy John’s restaurants in the Washington, D.C., suburbs, he had an old-fashioned approach to inventory management. “A couple hours prior to close,...
Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025
As the restaurant industry adapts to shifting consumer preferences, economic challenges, and the rise of digital dining, Food On Demand explores key trends shaping the landscape in 2025. Continued closures and impact The restaurant sector has seen its fair share of...
Grocery Delivery Is On the Ascendance. Some Grocers Are Worried.
Spare a thought for the grocery executive. Not only do they have competition from other brands, now they have QSRs and third-party delivery providers seducing customers. This isn’t the 1950s. Politely carrying bags to a car isn’t enough to lock in loyalty anymore. It...
UrbanPiper Completes Ordermark Integration and Aims for U.S. Growth
After India-based restaurant technology firm UrbanPiper acquired similar American company Ordermark in June 2023, it had its first foothold into the U.S. market. This was big. But the company knew not to rush things. Before it did anything else, it went on a listening...
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.