Reef, C3 Expand Partnership to 800 Units
Reef Technologies and C3 are expanding their partnership. The ghost kitchen operator will now service C3’s virtual brands from 800 ghost kitchens by 2025, up from the 500 locations the two companies previously agreed on. “We have a long-term relationship with C3 and...
DoorDash to Acquire Wolt for $8 Billion
Consolidation continues in the delivery sector. DoorDash announced it has agreed to acquire Wolt (pronounced “volt”), a Helsinki-based delivery firm in an all-stock transaction that values the company at approximately $8.1 billion. If the proposed merger goes through,...
Sparks Fly as Restaurant Tech Execs Talk Operations
Differing opinions and strategies were on display as four leaders in the restaurant tech space came together to talk shop during Nicholas Upton’s Connecting the Dots on Digital Operations panel on the second day of FODC. Comprised by ItsaCheckmate founder and CEO...
Buyk Hires Nathan’s Famous Exec James Walker as CEO
Buyk, the fourth rapid grocery delivery company to launch in New York City this year, hired restaurant veteran James Walker as its new CEO. Walker brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the company, and was previously the senior vice president for...
Uber Eats Bringing Serve Robots to Los Angeles
Serve Robotics announced a partnership with Uber Technologies, the world’s largest combined ridesharing and food delivery platform. The on-demand robotic delivery service will be available to Uber Eats customers in Los Angeles starting early next year. Founded in 2017...
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