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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.
Report Reveals How QSRs Can Create Marketing in the Moment With AI
Nearly 70 percent of QSR sales nationwide take place in drive-thrus, and thanks to new technology, marketers see a way to connect with customers like never before.
Local Kitchens Raises Another $40 Million. Can It Go National?
Local Kitchens is planning to go big with its new haul.
Level Up Your Loyalty, Exploring Gamification in Restaurants
A look at gamification in the metaverse for restaurants and its potential to revolutionize the loyalty system.
Catering Is Back. But Now It’s Different.
Catering is booming but that doesn’t mean the lane is easy sailing for restaurants. Far from it. There are new rules.
The Global Convergence of Restaurant Delivery and Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
The food delivery landscape continues a dramatic transformation as restaurant delivery and rapid grocery delivery services increasingly overlap.
SoundHound AI Acquires Allset and Goes All In on Voice Ordering
Soundhound AI sets its sights on building a voice-commerce ecosystem.
Subway Footlongs Take Flight for World UFO Day
While alien enthusiasts were scanning the skies for unidentified objects on World UFO Day Monday, they may have noticed something else—flying footlongs.
Moto Pizza Sets Stage for Restaurant Automation
Moto Pizza is no stranger to automation. The growing chain continues to test and implement kitchen robotics. Most recently, teaming with Cibotica to launch an automated salad makeline.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
Sharebite Raises Additional $39M in Series B
Corporate food ordering platform Sharebite raised another $39 million through a Series B.
Research
Square Survey Explores 2022 for the Restaurant Industry
The 2022 Future of Restaurants Survey Identifies trends in automation, labor, payments and more.
The Deliverers
DoorDash Tackles Delivery Fraud with New Updates
To address delivery fraud, DoorDash is requiring some customers to enter a PIN upon order retrieval.
Best Practices
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PizzaForno Brings the First Pizza Vending Machine To California
PizzaForno is making hot pizza available to Rancho Cordova consumers 24/7 and with no tipping required.