Outstanding Operator: Cheba Hut
Colorado-based Cheba Hut, a cannabis-themed sandwich chain, is on a roll, riding the high of robust growth over the last few years, surpassing 80 shops late last year after sprouting its 50th restaurant in 2022. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, the brand...
Polling Finds Pushback Against State-Imposed Delivery Fees
As several state legislatures weigh whether to implement new delivery-related taxes, recent polling of restaurant and retail industry managers and owners found widespread concern about the potential impact of such fees. Two states, Colorado and Minnesota, previously...
Outstanding Operator: El Torito
El Torito has served bold Mexican flavors since 1954, when founder Larry J. Cano opened the first location in Los Angeles, pioneering sit-down Mexican dining with mainstream appeal. Over the decades, the brand became known for sizzling fajitas, table-side guacamole,...
Olo Debuts its First Consumer Digital Ordering App
Technology platform Olo has unveiled its first consumer-facing digital ordering app as part of the newly introduced Olo Network. The app operates as a “second-party” solution, positioned between third-party delivery marketplaces and traditional first-party restaurant...
Can Robots Help Pizza Franchises Stay Competitive?
This article was originally published in Franchise Times, a sibling publication to Food On Demand Most pizza franchises emphasize three operational aspects: ordering, food preparation in the kitchen and delivery. In all three phases of the pizza game, brands large and...
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