Catering Industry Innovates as Demand Returns
After a major slowdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, large events with plenty of people to feed are making a comeback. It’s a fact that’s been well recognized by those in the food catering business, such as the individuals featured at a panel during Food on...
Presto Goes Public in SPAC Deal with Vow to Automate More Restaurants
Presto Automation has merged with shell company Ventoux to go public in one of the few successful SPAC deals in recent months, raising about $120 million from the public as well as a strategic investment from Cleveland Avenue and others and an infusion from...
Empower Delivery Encourages Restaurants to Go All-in on Delivery
Two big names in delivery have teamed up to bring independent restaurants and ghost kitchens a solution that could dramatically improve the economics of their delivery programs. But as restaurant executive Meredith Sandland and ClusterTruck founder Chris Baggott...
Bikky Founder Details Data-Driven Mission After Seed Round
With customer data as the holy grail in restaurants, Bikky is urging operators to use this information at a higher level than just retargeting customers. With access to more data sources than ever, the New York-based startup says restaurants should use detailed guest...
Uber, Nuro Forge 10-Year Robotic Delivery Partnership
Uber signed a 10-year partnership with Nuro, a California-based electric delivery robot developer, to begin autonomous food deliveries starting in California and Texas. It’s the biggest step any U.S.-based food delivery service has taken toward introducing unmanned...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.
