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Operators Aim for Integration and Less Friction With New Loyalty Programs
Restaurants discuss how they are using loyalty as a data tool to drive growth.
Increasing Price is Essential, But How Much Are Consumers Willing to Pay?
Restaurant leaders share how price sensitivity, delivery apps, and regional trends shape their strategy.
New Grubhub Owner Wonder Raises Another $600 Million
The food hall startup just raised another $600 million—boosting its valuation to over $7 billion.
Autolane Launches Curbside Operating System for Autonomous Food Delivery
As automous delivery vehicles gain traction, Autolane is helping businesses get ready by keeping parking lots organized.
In New Reality of Delivery-Only Models, Food Quality Is Nonnegotiable
In today’s current landscape, the delivery-only model is viable but requires careful consideration, investments in marketing and a clear understanding of execution in the kitchen.
A Global Look at the Drive Towards First-Party Delivery
As the restaurant industry continues to evolve and adapt, the shift towards first-party delivery is becoming increasingly prominent, and is reshaping the global delivery landscape.
Questions to Answer Before Signing with a Third-Party Delivery Provider
It may make sense for you to use a third-party delivery provider. But run through this checklist before you sign.
How Franklin Junction is Redefining Ghost Kitchens Amidst Industry Challenges
CEO Rishi Nigam said the landlord-tenant model is not as scalable as Franklin’s Host kitchen strategy.
Uber Acquires Taiwan’s Foodpanda Delivery Biz for $950 Million
Uber Eats has eyes set on growth overseas, announcing last week that it’s scooping up Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan.
Eavesdropping at the National Restaurant Association Show
The flashy new-tech displays are cool but the real value lies in something more elemental.
Voice AI Steals the Spotlight at National Restaurant Association Show
A look at 10 cutting-edge technologies at the show, ranging from voice-activated kiosks to self-driving delivery robots that can navigate elevators.
Generative AI is Changing the Game in Running Restaurants
Industry insiders from Amazon Web Services, DoorDash and Vistry AI break down what capabilities generative, artificial intelligence provides for restaurants.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
Delivery Hero Acquires Majority Stake in Glovo
Another global acquisition gives a little insight into the complicated world of international food delivery companies as Berlin-based Delivery Hero announced it was buying additional shares in Glovo, which is headquartered in Barcelona. Delivery Hero is set to acquire...
Research
Report Shows Restaurant Delivery Surging 24 Percent
A new report from research firm Second Measure shows growth for the overall U.S. restaurant delivery scene, with sales at national third-party delivery providers growing a collective 24 percent compared to the same period a year earlier. In addition, statewide locks...
The Deliverers
The Evolving Global Dynamics of Rapid Grocery Delivery
The transformation of the grocery delivery sector is a hallmark of the digital age, reflecting a shift towards convenience and efficiency worldwide.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Wants to Change the Way Restaurants Operate with Kernel
The plant-based, cashier-less eatery has no seating and is operated mostly by robotics.