Uber ‘Sunsets’ Nationwide Shipping Program
Uber has ended its Nationwide Shipping program, effective on April 30th, shuttering its short-lived Goldbelly competitor that allowed restaurants and merchants to send packaged goods through the mail to all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii. In late February, Uber...
Velvet Taco Looks to Off-Premise Growth with Redesigned “Taco Lane”
Known for its trendy tacos, late-night eats, and bold restaurant design, fast-casual Velvet Taco has continued to spur growth since its debut in 2011. The brand now has over 35 locations across the U.S. with plans underway to add another to its roster in Frisco,...
Uber Eats, Cartken Expand Sidewalk Robot Deliveries to Virginia
Robotic sidewalk deliveries are coming to Fairfax, Virginia, in the outer Washington, D.C. exurbs, as Uber and Cartken expand their existing partnership. Uber Eats consumers in the city’s walkable Mosaic District can now have their orders delivered by Cartken’s...
Helbiz Kitchen Expands to New York City
After announcing plans last year to bring its stable of virtual restaurants to the East Coast and Texas, Helbiz Kitchen is opening its first ghost kitchen at West 38th Street in New York City. Orders will come in using Kitchen United’s MIX app, on-site kiosks and Uber...
Blue Apron Reaches New Audiences Via DoorDash
DoorDash is expanding its heat-at-home meal kit offerings with Blue Apron. The meal kit delivery service is now available in 11 markets, including major hubs like New York City via DashMart. DashMart is DoorDash’s grocery store and warehouse service that sells a...
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