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C3’s Sam Nazarian Talks Purchase of Kitchen United Assets, Outlook on Ghost Kitchen Space
Sam Nazarian, CEO of digital restaurant company C3 and sbe hospitality group, has acquired Kitchen United’s IP and ghost kitchen-related assets.
A Look at Global Municipal Restrictions on Restaurant Delivery
Municipal restrictions on restaurant delivery have become increasingly significant as the food delivery sector continues its global boom.
DoorDash, Wing Launch Drone Delivery in U.S.
The service will be available in Christiansburg, VA and will allow patrons to order selected menu items from Wendy’s for drone delivery.
Virtual Dining Concepts Acquires Man vs Fries
Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC) has acquired Man vs Fries, a delivery-first brand that serves up creative French-fry based meals.
Lunchbox Debuts Free Online Ordering Platform
Restaurant tech provider Lunchbox launched a commission-free online ordering platform designed for restaurants with one to three locations.
DoorDash Appoints Pinky Cole as Chief Restaurant Advisor
DoorDash appointed Pinky Cole, founder of Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan, as its next chief restaurant advisor.
Sharebite Raises Additional $39M in Series B
Corporate food ordering platform Sharebite raised another $39 million through a Series B.
Kwali Computer Vision Perfects Pizza Production, Delivery Coordination
Kwali’s computer vision monitors pizza production and coordinates more efficient delivery pickups.
Amazon Drone Deliveries Coming to California City
Residents in Lockeford, California, will be among the first in the U.S. to receive drone deliveries through Amazon Prime Air Service.
Paytronix Data Illuminates ‘No Tip, No Trip’ Mantra Among Drivers
The lower the tip, the less chance a delivery driver will pick up your food. Paytronix dug into how tips affect delivery acceptance rates. In a report titled “No Tip, No Trip: How Brands Can Preserve Revenue by Ensuring That Delivery Drivers Are Tipped Their Fair...
U.S. Online Grocery Sales Tick Up to $7.1 Billion
U.S. online grocery sales hit a new high this May, topping out at $7.1 billion, 1.7 percent higher than a year ago.
Delivering Premium Breakfast at Another Broken Egg Café
Another Broken Egg Café, like a lot of upscale experiential brands, was caught flat-footed by the pandemic. Its new CEO Paul Macaluso joined in 2019, just in time for a panicked race to figure out delivery for the 92 locations as the packed dining rooms emptied....
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Finance
Wingstop Takes Flight in April
Wingstop’s first-quarter results were good, but in the early weeks of the second quarter, the company’s deep commitment to digital operations sent its sales skyward. The company reported a 9.9 percent same-store sales increase through the quarter which ended March 30....
Research
Consumer Interest Trends Toward Services Delivered
Last week, research firm AlixPartners put out an interesting look on where the delivery world goes next, and one key part of the next delivery phase looks like it may be coming fast. According to that survey, the U.S. delivery market is in the middle of “Wave 2,”...
The Deliverers
Uber Eats, Cartken Expand Sidewalk Robot Deliveries to Virginia
Robotic sidewalk deliveries are coming to Fairfax, Virginia, as Uber and Cartken expand their partnership.
Best Practices
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Survey: Drive-Thru Customers Want More Automation
In a recent survey from Presto, drive-thru customers like the influx of automation and they want more. Presto, a digital services provider known recently for AI-voice technology, announced the findings of a biannual survey that showed a strong desire for more...