Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick Envisions ‘Internet Food Court’ Future
When he left Uber in 2017, Travis Kalanick said someone told him 13 percent of all miles driven in San Francisco were “Uber miles.” The co-founder of the ride-hailing giant recalled thinking, “Can we do that with food?” Kalanick, who bought CloudKitchens parent...
Wendy’s Dynamic Pricing Controversy Sparks Industry Shift Towards Menu Optimization
The uproar Wendy’s faced regarding its alleged intention to introduce surge pricing at hundreds of its fast-food restaurants could have spelled doom for dynamic pricing startups like Juicer. However, rather than causing setbacks, the controversy surrounding...
Robomart Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans for Autonomous Store-hailing Fleet
Following an extensive beta testing phase in Southern California, Robomart has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its store-hailing platform with fully autonomous vehicles. The Los Angeles-based startup plans to phase-in fully autonomous vehicles by late 2025 as it...
C3’s Sam Nazarian Talks Purchase of Kitchen United Assets, Outlook on Ghost Kitchen Space
Sam Nazarian, CEO of digital restaurant company C3 and sbe hospitality group, has acquired Kitchen United’s IP (intellectual property) and ghost kitchen-related assets. Once a leader in the ghost kitchen space, Kitchen United shuttered its physical locations late...
Marc Lore’s Wonder Opens the First of Four Food Halls Inside Walmart
Marc Lore is hooking up with Walmart again. The former head of e-commerce for the retail giant is introducing his upscale food hall concept, Wonder, to four Walmart locations over the next few months. The delivery and takeout-focused startup sells high-quality meals...
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