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Sharebite’s Workplace Food Platform Has Resulted In the Donation of 10 Million Meals
Sharebite’s mission is to feed every worker in the country. It’s off to one heck of a start.

Outstanding Operator: Jason’s Deli
With 40 years of catering experience, Jason’s Deli continues to adapt by integrating tech and innovative packaging to find the right balance between in-store and off-premises orders.

Strategic Pivots: How Global Delivery Players are Diversifying Revenue Streams
Rapid delivery platforms diversify to drive growth in the half-trillion-dollar market, reshaping global consumer habits.

RocketBox Aims To Be the Next Big AI-Powered KDS
Ross Cronin spent decades in the pizza business and knows what kitchen tech would be useful to operators.

The Catering Journey Part 2: Framework, Commitment, Offering
In part two of the series, Jim Rand covers the key steps to building a successful catering program, from aligning your brand vision to securing leadership commitment and offering a standout menu.

ClearCOGS Deploys AI for Clear Forecasting
The vendor serves up a multitude of data points for operators, resulting in savings in food waste and staff sanity.

Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025
From closures to automation, AI advancements, and ongoing investment in off-premises we explore predictions for the year ahead.

Grocery Delivery Is On the Ascendance. Some Grocers Are Worried.
A Deloitte study shows just how rabidly consumers value convenience from their grocery stores.

UrbanPiper Completes Ordermark Integration and Aims for U.S. Growth
It’s been more than a year since integrations provider UrbanPiper acquired Ordermark. It’s now looking to 10X its U.S. presence by 2027.

CFOs Marvel at Strength of Third-Party Delivery
Top finance officers gathered at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference and agreed that off-premises sales have a high ceiling.

KFC’s Digital Twin ‘Saucy’ Aims to Capture Gen Z
KFC’s Chief New Concept Officer, Christophe Poirier, talks about the design behind Saucy, the brand’s first spin-off, where technology and digital innovation play a central role.

Super-apps vs. Pure Players: The Strategic Evolution of Global Delivery Platforms
A look at how super-apps like Meituan, Gojek and others have positioned themselves as comprehensive digital ecosystems, integrating food delivery with services like ride-hailing, grocery and financial services.
Food On Demand Topics
Finance
How to Execute Dynamic Pricing is Food On Demand Hot Topic
Dynamic pricing is the rage among restaurants, but it’s difficult to pull off especially as inflation may be starting to ease.
Research
Deloitte Study Underscores the ‘Takeover of Takeout’
A new Deloitte survey shows 70 percent of people are ordering as much takeout or delivery than they did before the pandemic.
The Deliverers
Sweetfin Finds Sweet Spot With Delivery Exclusivity
The poke bowl concept employs a one-provider off-premises strategy as a way to keep costs down and profits up.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
API Provider MealMe Validates B2B Play With $8 Million Round
It started as a food-delivery price aggregator but is now a thriving tech provider.