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Apex Introduces a New Line of Modular Pickup Lockers
Apex rolls out new lockers designed for optimal flexibility and data gathering.
Autonomous Delivery Gains Ground in Food Industry
FODC panelists from Shake Shack, Serve Robotics, and Wing ponder the big questions.
Restaurant Operators Share Experience With Catering, 3PD and Loyalty Programs
Top leaders at Dog Haus, Playa Bowls, and Taco John’s share their off-premises strategies at FODC.
Learn From Off-premises Leaders Who Have Done the Restaurant Legwork
Part one of a recap of the Food On Demand Outstanding Operators program, highlighting brands that are excelling in innovation through technology integration and off-premises operations.
Yum Brands Partners with Nvidia, Brings More AI to Restaurants
AI voice order-taking agents and more will roll out to 500 Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger & Grill locations.
CC’s Coffee House Finds Success in Drive-Thru With a New Kind of AI Helper
Not every brand is looking to replace humans with automation. Some are looking to augment.
Outstanding Operator: Chef on Call
By getting ahead of the third-party delivery wave and investing in its own fleet and tech, the brand has built loyal customers.
First-Party Delivery and Kiosks Are Expected To Grow in 2025
A new survey from Qu shows what QSR and fast-casual operators are pondering.
Outstanding Operator: Bojangles
Bojangles is deploying new technology to bolster its off-premises business, and has plans for major expansion in 2025.
Wonder Adds a Media Company To Its Portfolio
With its acquisition of Tastemade, it moves closer to its goal of omniscient meal planning.
Outstanding Operator: Freebirds World Burrito
Amid catering expansion and a commitment to flavor innovation, the Tex-Mex brand continues to see growth.
From Food Trucks to On-Campus Dining, TaKorean Sees Growth
The American-Korean fusion concept has expanded to brick-and-mortar locations, food halls and stadiums. Now, it’s setting its sights on colleges.
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.
Food On Demand Topics
Finance
Nestle Invests $100M in Wonder
New York-based Wonder Group received a $100-million investment from Nestle.
Research
Tillster’s Report Details Diner Expectations for Dine-in and Delivery
Tillster’s new “Phygital Index Report” sheds new light on what diners are thinking for delivered and in-person restaurant experiences.
The Deliverers
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Is Scoring Big With Off-Premises
The brand offers a family friendly atmosphere and great food. Now it’s putting new emphasis on catering, delivery, and takeout.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
Richtech Robotics Opens a Café With a Talking Humanoid Barista
In Las Vegas you can go to a coffee shop and a robot will greet you and make your drink. The future is here.