Freddy’s Prepares To Fully Automate Its Fry Station
Hot, fresh baskets of fries produced in 15 to 30 seconds with no human involvement. That’s a lofty ambition. That’s what Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers thinks it can achieve with its RoboFry system, which it will be bringing into locations starting in...
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery with Wing to More U.S. Cities
Walmart is taking drone delivery to the next level, with plans to reach dozens of major U.S. cities by next year, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa. The move builds on its current partnership with drone provider Wing, already live in the...
Minnow Technologies Acquires DeliverZero to Advance Sustainable Food Delivery
Minnow Technologies has acquired DeliverZero, aiming to bring more sustainable options to food delivery. Minnow is best known for its MinnowPods: secure, insulated cubbies that keep hot food hot and cold food cold. These “food lockers” allow delivery drivers from...
Jetson Brings Hyper-Local Meal Delivery To Toronto
It’s a bold move to name your food-delivery company after the show the Jetsons, known for its vision of flying cars, when your proposition involves couriers on foot. Founder Andrew Oliver can explain. “We liked how Rosey the Robot did things,” he said in an interview....
Why Wonder is Dropping Delivery Fees
Wonder, the food hall startup by Marc Lore, recently announced its axing delivery fees altogether. Customers will no longer see a $1.99 fee on delivery orders when ordering through Wonder’s website or app. “This was a move on our part to be incredibly customer first...
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