GiftAMeal Feeds Millions with Blend of Giving Back and Marketing for Restaurants
In light of Hunger Action Month, Food On Demand took a deep dive into GiftAMeal, a company that blends philanthropy with dining, and empowers restaurants to give back to their communities. Founder and CEO Andrew Glantz said he was inspired by his deep involvement in...
Amazon Aims to Grow Grocery Delivery by Targeting Budget Shoppers
Amazon continues to make plays that aim to be consumers’ one-stop shop for seemingly everything. It’s now bolstering its grocery delivery service, with a new product line to attract shoppers seeking value over brand names. The e-commerce giant launched Amazon...
Happy Cashier Survives an Internet Backlash. Can It Survive Kiosks?
I became aware of virtual cashiers in 2022 when I strolled into a Freshii store in downtown Minneapolis. I heard a voice greeting me. I couldn’t tell from where. I saw actual human beings behind a counter preparing meals. But they had their heads down. Then I heard it...
PizzaForno Brings the First Pizza Vending Machine To California
The dream of every college student is now a reality: a pizza vending machine, open 24/7. Now if something can be done about 8 a.m. classes. Toronto-based PizzaForno has rolled out this gooey fantasy in its first California location in Rancho Cordova. The vending...
Grubhub Adds 60 More Campuses, Sees Avenue as Growth Driver
Despite a decline in overall order volume, Grubhub remains optimistic about one promising segment of its business, its campus dining program. In its latest earnings report, Grubhub reported a 12 percent decrease in North American orders, falling from $74.1 million in...
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