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Vroom Delivery Provides E-Commerce Platforms to C-Stores and Is Crushing It
Vroom Delivery is on pace to 4X its growth this year by providing extraordinary digital-commerce value to convenience stores.
Golden Corral Launches Fast-Casual, Off-Premises-Forward Concept
The location features a scaled down dine-in area, a pickup section for online and third-party delivery orders and a drive-thru.
Waffle House Introduces Late-Night Delivery and Night Owls Rejoice
You can now have a pecan waffle delivered to your door at 4 a.m.
Qu Develops Smarter Kitchen as Restaurants Prioritize Tech Stacks
Qu is rolling out new equipment for the back of the house with the intention of creating smarter kitchens. This comes as restaurants are looking to consolidate tech stacks, make kitchens more efficient and prioritize first-party ordering.
More Catering Demand Means Ample Opportunity for Franchise Restaurants
Another Broken Egg Cafe and Jason’s Deli are among several brands broadening their catering capabilities, as off-premises sales in recent years continue to trend upward.
White Castle: Outstanding Operator
White Castle continues to adapt to the times, with smart delivery solutions for both drivers and team members, embracing robotics, AI and more.
Serve Robotics Brings Its Delivery Game to Miami
The company has accelerated its pursuit of 2,000 robots on U.S. sidewalks by the end of the year.
Outstanding Operator: The Grill at OnCue
The family-owned C-store chain based in Oklahoma City is making big strides in made-to-order menu offerings.
The Catering Journey Part 3: Building Capabilities—Human, Physical Plant, Technological
In part three of the series, Jim Rand explores key components of a successful catering program, from leadership and sales to menu design, operations, and tech tools for growth.
The Gridwise Gig Mobility Report Reveals Delivery’s Strength
There seems to be no ceiling for the revenues of third-party delivery providers.
Outstanding Operator: gtk
From a visionary concept inspired by food trucks to a thriving delivery and takeout-focused model, gtk is making local waves with innovative menus, smart tech, and community focus.
Richtech Robotics Opens a Café With a Talking Humanoid Barista
In Las Vegas you can go to a coffee shop and a robot will greet you and make your drink. The future is here.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
In Complex Deal, Serve Robotics Nabs $30M, Goes Public
Serve Robotics announced a $30M investment, and a reverse merger with Patricia Acquisition Corp., a public company that will adopt Serve’s name.
Research
Study Finds Grocery Delivery Less Sustainable than In-Store Shopping
New research examines the impact, energy use, emissions, and traffic congestion of grocery delivery and whether there may be a better way to manage and optimize deliveries.
The Deliverers
Tony Illes Has Made 9,197 Third-Party Deliveries, Now He Delivers On His Own
A Tony Delivers app is launching soon and expansion into multiple cities may follow.
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Starship Technologies Has Data That Shows Students Love Robots
Many students consider them their besties.