DoorDash Pilots Restaurant Reservations
DoorDash, the largest U.S.-based third-party delivery provider, confirmed it has begun a pilot allowing customers to reserve tables for in-person dining. The company declined to offer any details, but the functionality currently is operational in three of the largest...
Uber Eats, Leafly Partner on First-Ever 3PD Cannabis Deliveries
Uber Eats has begun delivering cannabis to homes in Toronto, thanks to a new partnership with Leafly, a U.S.-based online cannabis marketplace. The new category went live on October 17th, and Uber claims it’s the first time cannabis has been available on a major...
Olo Unveils ‘Borderless’ Checkout with Virtual Event
Paying the bill will soon involve less friction for customers thanks to a new product from Olo, dubbed Borderless, that’s designed to speed and streamline payments across its network of 600 brands. The delivery integration provider claims the update will transform the...
Gopuff Reportedly Delays IPO After More Layoffs
Reports that Gopuff delayed its IPO and laid off more employees are the latest mile markers as the instant delivery category experiences significant challenges over the last year. The company didn’t respond to a request for details, but various stories suggest the...
Thanx Calls Loyalty 3.0 Update a Major Milestone
Thanx, a restaurant loyalty and guest engagement platform, has released a new platform that it claims is a “major technical milestone” that will give other restaurants a Starbucks-level of sophistication for their rewards programs. The comprehensive update is dubbed...
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