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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.
Serve Robotics Stock Surges Amid Investments
Serve Robotics stock surged Thursday 187 percent after Nvidia took a 10 percent stake in the company.
Global Surveys Show Importance of Loyalty and Time of Day
New surveys from Europe and Canada provide insights that American operators can learn from.
Avride is the Latest Tech Startup to Launch Food Delivery Robots in the U.S.
Though kitchen automation is gaining traction, delivery robots are proving themselves vital in a growing market.
Craveworthy Brands CEO Views Food Halls as Next Chapter in Growth
Multi-branded restaurant company opened its first food hall in Chicago’s Hayden Hall.
Mapbox Maps the Way for Delivery
When your meal arrives at your doorstop, there is more than just food preparation and delivery involved. There is geospatial technology from companies like Mapbox.
Kernel Revamps Off-Premises Model for Dine-In Demand
The plant-forward eatery by Chipotle founder Steve Ells closed for a remodel. It recently reopened with seating and looks and feels more like a restaurant, a brand exec says.
Dashboard Ordering. How Big Could It Get?
Mavi.io wants to make your dashboard your primary meal-ordering platform.
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Robot-Run Restaurant CaliExpress by Flippy
Miso Robotics plans to debut a massively upgraded version of Flippy next month. The next-gen robot fry cook will be faster and smaller.
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Finance
Lunchbox Lands $50M Series B Investment
Lunchbox closed a $50 million Series B that will allow the company to accelerate its research and development efforts.
Research
McKinsey Restaurant Report Offers Grim Reality, Some Ideas
McKinsey put out a report advising the restaurant industry how it might survive or thrive in the “next normal.” Noting that the pandemic has most severely impacted restaurants in urban areas, the authors outlined nine possible scenarios for the restaurant sector’s...
The Deliverers
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.
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Serve Robotics Hauls In $40M and Prepares to Put 2,000 Robots on Streets
Serve Robotics makes a splash on Wall Street and prepares to expand its fleet.