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Generative AI is Changing the Game in Running Restaurants
Industry insiders from Amazon Web Services, DoorDash and Vistry AI break down what capabilities generative, artificial intelligence provides for restaurants.
Virtual Brands Are Alive But Have Seen Better Days
Robbie Earl of Virtual Dining Concepts is still swinging.
Restaurant Reps Air Grievances, Share Solutions on DSP Chargebacks at FODC
Delivery service from third-party providers is a convenient option for consumers and another revenue stream for restaurant operators. However, it also come with its set of challenges.
AI, Connected Cars, Degens. Are You Ready?
FODC futurists make some startling predictions.
Box Branding Panel Highlights Importance of ‘Three Fs:’ Form, Function and Finish
When food is delivered to an off-premises location, a key way to represent the brand of a restaurant is through the packaging.
Empower Delivery Encourages Restaurants to Go All-in on Delivery
Two big names in delivery teamed up to bring independent restaurants and ghost kitchens better delivery economics.
Apex Debuts Exterior-facing Smart Food Lockers
Apex launched its OrderHQ Exterior lockers that are designed to provide customer or pickup through the exterior wall of a restaurant.
Former Reef President, Michael Beacham, Joins Earl Enterprises
Michael Beacham, previously the president of Reef Kitchens, was hired by Earl Enterprises, the parent company of Virtual Dining Concepts.
Vromo Officially Integrates with Toast
Vromo, a delivery management system for restaurants, announced its integration on Toast.
DoorDash Adds More Grocers, Retail Chains to its Platform
DoorDash expanded its merchant mix with new grocers and retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Big Lots.
Bikky Founder Details Data-Driven Mission After Seed Round
Food On Demand spoke with Bikky co-founder and CEO Abhinav Kapur shortly before announcing its recent, $5.25-million seed round.
France Moves to Restrict Delivery ‘Dark Stores’
France is reportedly taking steps to restrict where delivery “dark stores” can locate within cities.
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Finance
Grubhub Reports Shaky Growth Going into JET Transaction
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) reported strong second-quarter results and gave a few updates on the Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET) transaction. The company released the results without an earnings call as the company has chosen not to hold calls until the close of the JET...
Research
Reaction: Amazon Shuts Down Amazon Restaurants
After leading a $575 million investment into Europe’s Deliveroo last month, Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Restaurants arm later this month and effectively calling it quits on directly competing with the largest U.S. delivery brands including Grubhub, DoorDash,...
The Deliverers
Grubhub Adds New Features in Restaurants Portal
Restaurants on the Grubhub platform have access to a new round of updates in the Grubhub for Restaurants portal.
Best Practices
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Report: Drones Have 94 Percent Lower Energy Consumption Per Package
A new report shows that drone delivery offers an exceptional reduction in carbon emissions, but landbound vehicles can still beat drones when routed properly. In a new report in the journal Cell, authors show that for small packages, drones offer exceptional energy...