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Food-Delivery Robots Navigate Finals Week at University of Minnesota
Amid snowfall and foot traffic, Starship Technologies’ robots see peak use during finals week. The autonomous couriers are quickly becoming campus icons in the Twin Cities.
KFC’s Spin-off Saucy Expands as Younger Diners Fuel Growth
Saucy is opening three more locations in Central Florida and rolling out a refreshed menu design.
QSRs Reveal Christmas Apparel for Holiday Season
From White Castle Crocs to McDonald’s “The Grinch Meal”, big brands think outside the menu for holiday season offerings.
Subway’s Sub Club Returns After Two-Decade Hiatus
As loyalty proves important to consumers, Subway dusts off nostalgic rewards campaign with improvements for the digital era.
New AI Restaurant-Tech Tools Serve as Analyst, Marketer, and Manager
It’s like having an always available consultant who knows the minutiae of your business.
Next Robot Wants To Make Risotto For You
Al Dente is its follow-up to Robby, its stir-fry robot, which was launched in 2023 and is now in use in more than 100 locations.
DoorDash Expands Ad Business With $175M Symbiosys Acquisition
At the DoorDash Ads Summit in New York City, the food delivery giant announced a major expansion of its advertising and AI tool offerings.
Freddy’s Prepares To Fully Automate Its Fry Station
The frozen custard and steak burger chain believes the automation will get its make time down to 15 to 30 seconds.
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery with Wing to More U.S. Cities
Walmart is taking drone delivery to the next level, with plans to reach dozens of major U.S. cities by next year, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa.
Minnow Technologies Acquires DeliverZero to Advance Sustainable Food Delivery
Minnow Technologies aims to tackle delivery waste by pairing smart food lockers with reusable packaging.
Jetson Brings Hyper-Local Meal Delivery To Toronto
Using private corridors and elevators, the service prides itself on delivering meals so fast they sometimes arrive too hot.
Why Wonder is Dropping Delivery Fees
In a move to take away pain points for consumers, Wonder is eliminating delivery fees on all orders placed through its website or app.
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Finance
C3 Investment Sets Table for ‘Explosive’ International Growth
C3 announced a new strategic investment that will “evolve” its global presence and solidify its offerings across the United States and United Arab Emirates.
Research
CA Study Shows Delivery Apps Provided Billions in Pandemic Revenue
A new study by UC Riverside found delivery services provided a $19B economic lifeline for California restaurants, grocers and other merchants during the height of the pandemic.
The Deliverers
Hurryio is a New Third-Party Delivery App in Key Biscayne. Can It Compete?
Manny Paez is working to turn restaurants on the island into users of his delivery app, one operator at a time.
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Chef Robotics Prepares To Wheel Into Ghost Kitchens
Chef Robotics has made inroads in large commercial kitchens. Now it’s looking at new spaces.