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Amazon Embeds Grubhub Food Delivery into its App
Amazon customers in the U.S. can now order food from nearby restaurants through Grubhub—directly on the e-commerce giant’s website and app.
In New Reality of Delivery-Only Models, Food Quality Is Nonnegotiable
In today’s current landscape, the delivery-only model is viable but requires careful consideration, investments in marketing and a clear understanding of execution in the kitchen.
A Global Look at the Drive Towards First-Party Delivery
As the restaurant industry continues to evolve and adapt, the shift towards first-party delivery is becoming increasingly prominent, and is reshaping the global delivery landscape.
Questions to Answer Before Signing with a Third-Party Delivery Provider
It may make sense for you to use a third-party delivery provider. But run through this checklist before you sign.
ASAP, Unilever Forge Ice Cream Delivery Partnership
ASAP.com announced a new partnership to deliver Ben & Jerry’s, Bryers, Good Humor and Magnum ice cream brands.
Delivery Leaders Improving Journey from Kitchen to Customers
Efficiency is an important element of the restaurant industry, and the increase in delivery demand means more is being done to make that front more effective, too.
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.
DoorDash Hooks up Drinks with DoubleDash
Alcoholic drinks are coming front and center to the DoorDash platform.
Hungry House Debuts TikTok-native Season 3 Lineup
New York City ghost kitchen startup, Hungry House, has debuted its Season 3 offering that includes a collaboration between viral TikTok-er and entrepreneur, Melissa Ben-Ishay, and Bowery.
Flying Charleys Cheesesteaks Coming to North Carolina
Flying Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches are coming to select customers in Durham, North Carolina, thanks to a new drone delivery partnership with Flytrex.
Paytronix Debuts Order Experience Builder for Custom Ordering Sites
Paytronix says its new Order Experience Builder enables brands to create customized digital guest experiences without the need for third-party designers and developers.
Gopuff, Grubhub Partner on Big City Grocery Delivery
Grubhub announced a partnership that will bring Gopuff’s groceries, virtual restaurants, convenience goods, alcohol and household essentials to its marketplace.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
Uber’s Rough Quarter Buoyed by Delivery
Ridesharing and food-delivery giant Uber had a rough quarter as ridesharing was essentially hollowed out, but food delivery served as a bright spot in the company’s second-quarter results. Uber depends on travel and commuting, and looking around the COVID-era world,...
Research
Sweetgreen Buys Galley Foods Meal Delivery Service
Sweetgreen, the healthy fast-casual brand that’s widely considered an early adopter of tech in the restaurant space, is also thinking big with its purchase of Galley Foods, a Washington, D.C.-based meal-delivery service that uses organic ingredients in its...
The Deliverers
Uber Expands Direct Offering with Cartwheel Partnership
Uber Eats is expanding its hybrid delivery offering through a new partnership with Cartwheel.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
DeliverZero Sees ‘Crazy’ Desire for Reusable Packaging
Reusable restaurant packaging startup DeliverZero is on the cusp of some notable changes in its business model that will play on consumers who are very enthusiastic about getting food delivered in reusable packaging. Today, the company has two basic models and about...