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AI, Connected Cars, Degens. Are You Ready?
FODC futurists make some startling predictions.
FODC Panel Shines Spotlight on Recent Restaurant Analytics
Two industry research providers share exclusive findings about consumer expectations, market insights and technology adoption in the on-demand world.
Be Creative With Your Packaging But Don’t Crush Your Margins
Are you overspending on packaging? Here’s how to tell.
Third-Party Delivery Providers Make Their Case
The market leaders in food delivery convene to give a state of the industry.
Charlie Morrison Talks Curiosity, Leap to Salad and Go in Food On Demand Conference Keynote
Former Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison is now leading upstart chain Salad and Go, where he’s focused on growth with a healthy culture in mind.
Panelists Discuss State of Industry at Food On Demand Conference Opener
“We’ve created a new behavior, a new category, a new habit,” said Stephanie Sollers, CEO of Virtual Dining Concepts, pictured far right with other panelists on opening day of the Food On Demand Conference.
Grubhub, Joco Collab to Accelerate Safer E-bike Use
Grubhub delivery workers gain access to over 1,000 safety certified e-bikes, as concerns over battery-related fires grow.
DoorDash Launches Sustainability Accelerator for NY, NJ Restaurants
DoorDash announced a program for New York and New Jersey restaurants to join its program to level the playing field for minority entrepreneurs and improve sustainability.
DoorDash Doubles U.S. Market Share in Four Years
A report by Bloomberg takes a closer look at what third-party providers are capturing the most market share.
Little Caesars Announces Uber Eats Delivery Partnership
Little Ceaser’s customers can now order delivery via Uber Eats, while accessing features such as group ordering and split checks.
Ordr Expands In-Seat Ordering Technology to U.S. Markets
Ordr is partnering with sports teams from Salt Lake City, Dallas and St. Louis to power stadium ordering, delivery and payment solutions.
Uber ‘Sunsets’ Nationwide Shipping Program
Uber ended its Nationwide Shipping program, shuttering its Goldbelly competitor that allowed merchants to send packaged goods through the mail.
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.
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Finance
WoodSpoon Raises $14M, Raise Led by Restaurant Brands International
WoodSpoon announced another fundraise of $14 million with some interesting investors in the mix. The platform, on which home chefs can sell their food for delivery, just announced its latest raise and teased further expansion of the community-centric, two-sided...
Research
Exclusive Interview with Waitr CEO: The new KISS, Keep it Consistent
In an exclusive interview with Food On Demand, Waitr CEO Adam Price dished it out on competing with billion-dollar players, whether the “big four” delivery brands will survive, and how a fast pivot to data-based decisions is attempting to transform the fifth-largest...
The Deliverers
Uber’s Revenue Up 11 Percent as Delivery, New Verticals Rise
Uber slightly missed analyst expectations, but posted growth in active users and delivery bookings.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
Marco’s Pizza Tests Self-Driving Delivery Bots
The pizza chain is collaborating with global mobility tech company Magna, to explore last-mile food delivery solutions for franchisees.