Jokr Brings Instant Grocery Service to Boston
Jokr, one of the first-wave instant-delivery platforms, has moved up the Acela corridor into Boston, its second U.S. market since launching in New York earlier this year. Starting today, December 2, Jokr’s service is now available in several neighborhoods within the...
BentoBox Restaurant Study Points to Latest “New Normal”
BentoBox has released its 2021 Restaurant Trend Report showing how the restaurant delivery industry has evolved over the last year through the lens of its 7,500 restaurant partners. The findings point to rising operating and real estate costs, rapid ghost kitchen...
DoorDash to Acquire Wolt for $8 Billion
Consolidation continues in the delivery sector. DoorDash announced it has agreed to acquire Wolt (pronounced “volt”), a Helsinki-based delivery firm in an all-stock transaction that values the company at approximately $8.1 billion. If the proposed merger goes through,...
Buyk Hires Nathan’s Famous Exec James Walker as CEO
Buyk, the fourth rapid grocery delivery company to launch in New York City this year, hired restaurant veteran James Walker as its new CEO. Walker brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the company, and was previously the senior vice president for...
Uber Eats Bringing Serve Robots to Los Angeles
Serve Robotics announced a partnership with Uber Technologies, the world’s largest combined ridesharing and food delivery platform. The on-demand robotic delivery service will be available to Uber Eats customers in Los Angeles starting early next year. Founded in 2017...
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