Virtual Brands Are Alive But Have Seen Better Days
Robbie Earl is tired of being asked about MrBeast. “I can’t say much because of the litigation,” said the co-founder and president of Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC). “I can say we were harmed. A lot of things will come out in court documents.” When VDC signed the...
Restaurant Leaders Dish Out Insight on Off-premises Operations at FODC
Off-premises is a simple phrase to describe customers having food away from a restaurant, but for the industry, it represents multi-faceted operations across several digital platforms. Representatives from four brands were on hand to kick-off the Food On Demand...
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...
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.