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Serve Robotics Brings Its Delivery Game to Miami
The company has accelerated its pursuit of 2,000 robots on U.S. sidewalks by the end of the year.
Outstanding Operator: The Grill at OnCue
The family-owned C-store chain based in Oklahoma City is making big strides in made-to-order menu offerings.
The Catering Journey Part 3: Building Capabilities—Human, Physical Plant, Technological
In part three of the series, Jim Rand explores key components of a successful catering program, from leadership and sales to menu design, operations, and tech tools for growth.
The Gridwise Gig Mobility Report Reveals Delivery’s Strength
There seems to be no ceiling for the revenues of third-party delivery providers.
Modern Market Eatery Opening First Drive-Thru
Denver-based Modern Market Eatery is opening its first drive-thru location in Colorado Springs.
Navigating the Global Maze of Restaurant Delivery Charges
A decade of delivery evolution has woven a complex web of charges, driven by the pursuit of breakeven and eventual profitability.
RFDC Recap: Restaurant Automation, Who’s Time Has Come?
At the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, Sharon Zackfia dove into why restaurants are increasingly looking into automation and what types of restaurants are more likely to benefit from this trend.
Around the Restaurant Industry at RFDC
Stagnant foot traffic, an uneven post-COVID recovery, the rise of automation, and a drive for experiences over things were the key themes at this year’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference.
Wow Bao Continues Expansion with 7th Airport Location
Wow Bao launches a new location inside the Salt Lake City International Airport, marking its westernmost storefront thus far.
Incentivio Bringing AI-Driven Menu Intelligence to Market
Incentivio’s new Menu Intelligence tool uses AI to determine how a restaurant’s menu affects its customer retention.
Wonder Closes Blue Apron Buyout for $103M
Wonder Group officially closed its deal to buy Blue Apron for $103 million.
Lunchbox Partners with DeliverThat on Nationwide Catering
Lunchbox has taken another step into catering through a new partnership with DeliverThat.
Outstanding Operators
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Finance
Olo Announces Growth in Earnings, Deeper Partnership with Grubhub
The sole public order integration and logistics company, Olo, announced substantial growth in its latest earnings and a deeper partnership with delivery platform Grubhub. Overall, the company (NYSE: OLO) beat analyst estimates on earnings and revenue in the second...
Research
Survey Says: Consumers Still Prefer In-Restaurant Dining
In all the excitement of delivery and off-premises growth broadly, the decision of whether to go out or stay in remains a key consideration. Obviously, consumers demand convenience when they want it, but according to a new survey, they still prefer a great restaurant...
The Deliverers
DoorDash Posts Best Quarter Since IPO
DoorDash shares rallied 20 percent after reporting double-digit increases in total orders and revenue.
Best Practices
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Orders.co Aims to Streamline Restaurant Online Ordering with AI-Website Builder, more
The ordering management platform is leveraging large language models to automate time-consuming processes and reduce manual tasks with suite of new AI products.