KFC’s Digital Twin ‘Saucy’ Aims to Capture Gen Z
KFC has debuted its first-ever spin-off concept, dubbed “Saucy.” A modern shift from traditional KFC hubs, the concept aims to attract a younger consumer base. It debuted just before the holidays, in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 23. The core concept centers around...
Super-apps vs. Pure Players: The Strategic Evolution of Global Delivery Platforms
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. The global delivery...
The Catering Journey: An Opportunity for Significant Growth
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. ...
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Is Scoring Big With Off-Premises
You know the feeling you get when you watch Rudy? That’s what Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux wants you to feel about its food and atmosphere. It’s a brand built on the spirit of the walk-on athlete, like Rudy Ruettiger was at Notre Dame, and like Walk-On’s founders...
Starship Technologies Has Data That Shows Students Love Robots
If you’ve ever seen a Starship delivery robot on a college campus, you might think, well, that’s adorable. You might even want to pat it. Lots of students do. But a new survey from Starship reveals that consumer sentiment toward their meal-delivery robots go beyond...
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.