Inspire Brands Buys Delivery Tech Platform Vromo
Inspire Brands, parent company of Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin Donuts, and others, has bought the delivery software platform Vromo. The move is part of a strategic plan to make delivery channels more profitable. In an email to Food On Demand, a spokesperson confirmed...
Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million Funding Round
Starship Technologies has raised $90 million to further the global expansion of its autonomous delivery service. The company utilizes robots for last-mile deliveries, providing a sustainable solution to increasing demands for home delivery. The company has deployed...
Robots Are Coming, but Restaurant Automation Is Far From Easy
The first McDonald’s primarily run using robotics debuted in Fort Worth, Texas, last March with much fanfare and anticipation. News cameras recorded the action inside while reporters interviewed customers outside to get their take on what will likely be the next big...
Grubhub Partners with My Place Hotels to Offer Food Delivery
My Place Hotels of America has partnered with Grubhub to offer food delivery options to guests. Delivery is made directly to the hotel, including a $0 delivery fee on eligible orders. The chain is the most recent hotel brand added to Grubhub’s hospitality partners....
Viral TikTok Dishes Available for Delivery through VDC
Popular dishes seen while scrolling on TikTok can now be delivered directly to your home. This is possible through a partnership with the social media platform and Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC), the company behind MrBeast Burger. Dubbed “Creators’ Kitchen As Seen On...
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