Coco Delivery Bots Update Tech and Expand to Chicago
Coco, the robotic delivery company is turning heads again, this time in Chicago. Coco’s robo-couriers have been making deliveries in the Windy Cindy since December. Orders placed via the DoorDash app are delivered by robots in the West Loop, River West and Fulton...
The First Speedy Eats Is Up and Running. Is Natchez Embracing It?
Let’s just stipulate up front: it’s only been nine days. That’s how long Tance Hughes has been operating a Speedy Eats drive-thru location in Natchez, Mississippi. Not nearly enough time to decide if it will be a viable business. But enough time to take some early...
Local Restaurants Rally to Support LA After Devastating Fires
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires that have ravaged parts of Southern California. The tragedy has claimed lives, destroyed homes and businesses, and left countless families struggling to recover. The Los Angeles food scene has been particularly...
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,...
Outstanding Operators
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