Outstanding Operator: Wonder
Wonder has built its off-prem model around variety, speed and kitchen precision. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, the company operates 115 locations across the Northeast. Wonder’s model brings 30 restaurant concepts under one roof, including exclusive menus...
Why Food Allergen Laws Are Pushing Restaurants to AI
With sweeping allergen compliance laws taking effect this year in California and New York, and several other state governments actively considering such legislation, menu transparency is poised to be a defining trend for the foodservice industry in 2026. Menu...
Outstanding Operator: Golden Chick
Golden Chick has built its reputation on hand-breaded chicken and Southern-inspired sides, growing to more than 240 locations across six states, primarily through a franchise model. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, Golden Chick uses technology and data to...
How Do Rising Gas Prices Impact Food Delivery Platforms?
Editor’s Note: Uber Technologies implemented gas price relief incentives after this article was published. Click here for that story. The average price per gallon of regular gasoline across the U.S. jumped more than $1 between Feb. 23 and March 23, a steeper...
Outstanding Operator: Mo’ Bettahs
A transformative shift in the approach to catering is at the core of a significant expansion effort for Mo’ Bettahs, a Utah-based Hawaiian-style eatery with 75 locations across seven states, which boasted just six locations a decade ago. A 2026 Food On Demand...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.