Portillo’s First Airport Restaurant Lands in DFW
Portillo’s, a Chicago-based chain with more than 95 locations across 10 states, touched down at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in late May, bringing a tech-forward approach to its airport debut. The restaurant aims to lure in travelers from Terminal...
Just Love Coffee & Cafe Applies Consistency to Nontraditional Footprint
This article was originally published in Franchise Times, sister publication to Food On Demand. After 15 years in operation, Just Love Coffee & Cafe’s mission statement has remained the same: Be excellent. Be genuine. Be a catalyst of love. As the coffee shop...
Uber, Avride Roll Out Autonomous Delivery in Northern Virginia
Delivery robots from Texas-based autonomous vehicle startup Avride Inc. began navigating the densely populated Rosslyn-Ballston corridor in Northern Virginia this week. The launch makes Avride the only personal delivery device firm currently operating in Arlington...
Starship CEO Explains Decision to Halt U.S. University Operations
After expanding its delivery network to more than 60 universities across America since 2018, autonomous delivery firm Starship Technologies announced in early June that its fleet is ready to graduate beyond its U.S. university campus operations, pivoting to focus on...
Workplace Meal Trends are Transforming the Catering Market
The catering market is forecasted to exceed $81 billion in 2026 — up more than 6 percent from 2025’s valuation —, and that growth is only the tip of the iceberg as a projected 6.2 percent annual growth rate over the coming decade pushes the sector beyond $140 billion...
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