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Taco Cabana Ups Its Off-Premises Game With an Orchestration Tool From DeliverThat
It now has a greater ability to traffic the right orders to the right delivery providers, all to the benefit of its bottom line.
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.
Starship and Topanga Launch Reusable Packaging for Robo-Deliveries at College
Through the ReusePass program, students can choose reusable containers for their food orders via the Starship app.
Coco Delivery Bots Update Tech and Expand to Chicago
After a few years under the radar, fine-tuning its tech, the robotic delivery company has launched in the Windy City.
The First Speedy Eats Is Up and Running. Is Natchez Embracing It?
Tance Hughes is figuring out what works (and what doesn’t) at his new 24/7 automated, unmanned drive-thru.
Local Restaurants Rally to Support LA After Devastating Fires
Restaurants and the World Central Kitchen are providing free meals to first responders and fire evacuees. Here’s how you can help.
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.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
Virturant Unveils Reconciliation Update
Virturant, a virtual restaurant provider, launched a new upgrade aimed at helping restaurant operators reconcile their third-party delivery orders.
Research
Restaurants Adopt Automation to Navigate Industry Challenges, Survey Says
Survey finds that more businesses are using technology to streamline operations with less staff amid macroeconomic challenges.
The Deliverers
Cultural Adaptation in Global Food Delivery Platforms
A look at how global food delivery platforms adapt to local markets, highlighting the vital roles of delivery riders and strategies to meet customer expectations from speed in South Korea to worker rights in the UK.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
Deliverect Acquires Kiosk Manufacturer
Deliverect makes a move in-store.