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Uber Adds AI Assistant, Other Features to Help Customers Save Money
Uber has rolled out a host of new features designed to save consumers time and money, including a new AI assistant.
GoTab Debuts Pocket POS, Self-Ordering Kiosks
GoTab has released its new SElf-Ordering Kiosks built for high-volume venues, as well as its new Pocket POS device for servers.
A Look at Delivery Subscription Services Across the World
Delivery subscription services are a staple in the USA, but the situation differs outside of North America.
Uber Partners with Deliverect on Direct Order Integration
Uber is growing its white-label delivery offering through an expanded partnership with Deliverect.
Waitr Closes Three Payment Processing Acquisitions
Waitr has acquired three payment processing companies its CEO said are critical to the company’s future growth.
Sous Vide Kitchen Opens Fordham U Food Hall
Sous Vide Kitchen is opening a new virtual, three-concept food hall at New York City’s Fordham University in The Bronx.
Uber to Sell Stakes in Yandex Ventures
Uber is set to sell its ownership stake in a handful of joint ventures with Russian Internet giant Yandex. According to a release from Yandex, Uber's board approved the sale of shares in Yandex.Eats, Yandex.Lavka and Yandex.Delivery. Uber is set to sell 33.5-percent...
Q&A: El Pollo Loco’s Drone Test
El Pollo Loco is set to be the first quick-service restaurant to test drone delivery in the U.S. The "LA Mex" brand will test the capabilities in 10 Southern California locations. It's partnered with drone operator Flytrex to do the flying, which also helped 7-Eleven...
Toast POS Set to Go Public
Toast, the unicorn point of sale provider, has filed to go public. According to SEC documents, the company has grown to just short 48,000 restaurant partners and saw $23.4 billion flow through its system in the six months ending with June, 30 2021. That puts the...
Speedy NASCAR Refuel Launch Quickens Virtual Pace
The network of 100 NASCAR branded virtual restaurants was designed to get racing fans their favorite track snacks at home, but the speed by which the mega brand did so is as thrilling as the last lap of Daytona. Dubbed NASCAR Refuel, the new app and food-delivery...
An Operator’s Look Inside DoorDash Kitchens Full Service
We asked one of the first restaurants using the new DoorDash Kitchens Full Service what it’s like to hand over the keys to their brand to the platform’s new army of chefs.
Alphabet’s Drone Division, Wing, Hits 100K Delivery Milestone
Wing, Alphabet’s drone subsidiary, surpassed the 100,000-customer delivery mark in recent days, following years of test deliveries.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
Jyve Expands Into Fulfillment, Cozying up Grocers
Jyve is ready to leave “stealth mode” and is making strides to get closer to grocery enterprises with it’s unique “skill-economy” platform with e-commerce fulfillment.
Research
Tillster Releases Latest Delivery Survey
As part of its third-annual Delivery Index, digital ordering solutions firm Tillster surveyed 2,000 quick-service and fast-casual restaurant customers to learn more about their delivery preferences and habits. It’s likely no surprise that customers indicated they’d...
The Deliverers
Toast, Deliverect, Team Up to Simplify Restaurant Ordering Management
The integration establishes a connection between a restaurant’s online ordering website, delivery apps, and Toast POS, consolidating all digital orders into one location.
Best Practices
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Inside Miso Robotics’ ‘Passive’ Crowdfunding Program
Kitchen robotics are having a moment, both in terms of popular interest and investor support. Miso Robotics, the maker of “Flippy 2,” a robotic arm designed to operate a fry station and a handful of other automation products, is monetizing the interest through equity...