Kroger, Kitchen United Bringing Restaurants, Delivery Inside Grocery Stores
Ghost kitchen leader Kitchen United has partnered with Kroger, the largest U.S. grocery brand, to provide on-demand meal pickup and delivery from restaurants. This new partnership will allow customers to order prepared meals from up to six restaurant brands inside...
Lunchbox Acquires Spread, Commission-Free Delivery Platform
Lunchbox, the online ordering engine and web-based marketing provider known for its anti-third-party messaging, has acquired Spread, a commission-free delivery and takeout service that positions itself as a more restaurant-friendly alternative to large-scale delivery...
New York City Set to Solidify Third-Party Delivery Regulations
New York City Council passed a raft of bills last week that would significantly alter the relationship between NYC restaurants and third-party delivery services. The bills include: Extending the city’s 20-percent fee cap through February 17, 2022. Previously...
Uber, Costco Pilot Fast Grocery Delivery in Texas
International grocery giant Costco isn’t going to sit back and watch as instant-delivery startups rush into the grocery space. Through a new pilot project with Uber, the Washington-based big-box retailer is testing rapid delivery at 25 locations across the state of...
Convenience-Focused Gopuff Adds Prepared Food
Gopuff is pushing beyond convenience items with a growing number of hyper-efficient ghost kitchens. With its latest program focused on prepared foods, the speedy C-store disruptor is becoming the digital equivalent of a corner mart or bodega with a tiny kitchen in the...
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