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Uber ‘Sunsets’ Nationwide Shipping Program

By Tom Kaiser | April 26, 2023

Uber ended its Nationwide Shipping program, shuttering its Goldbelly competitor that allowed merchants to send packaged goods through the mail.

Nuro’s Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Drives into the Smithsonian’s Collections

By Tom Kaiser | April 26, 2023

The Smithsonian announced a self-driving delivery vehicle from Nuro has been added to the museum’s robot collections at the National Museum of American History.

Wix Expands Square Integration

By Tom Kaiser | April 26, 2023

Wix announced an extended integration with Square allowing restaurants to sync their Wix Restaurants site with their Square accounts.

Velvet Taco Looks to Off-Premise Growth with Redesigned “Taco Lane”

By Bernadette Heier | April 20, 2023

Velvet Taco debuts redesigned ‘Taco Lane’ in North Frisco, setting precedence for future openings with emphasis on to-go.

Lunchbox Gives Processing Power Back to Operators with New Payments Tool

By Bernadette Heier | April 20, 2023

Online ordering company Lunchbox unveils a new feature that gives restaurants more flexibility in controlling their payment processes.

Union Square Hospitality Group Selects Thanx to Power Loyalty

By Bernadette Heier | April 20, 2023

By partnering with Thanx, the hospitality group will deploy new iOS and Android apps featuring a revamped loyalty program and ordering experience.

Uber Eats, Cartken Expand Sidewalk Robot Deliveries to Virginia

By Tom Kaiser | April 20, 2023

Robotic sidewalk deliveries are coming to Fairfax, Virginia, as Uber and Cartken expand their partnership.

Olo Connect Aims to Accelerate Restaurant Tech Innovation

By Tom Kaiser | April 20, 2023

Olo unveiled a new ecosystem of integrated technology and service partners called Olo Connect to accelerate industry innovation.

Helbiz Kitchen Expands to New York City

By Tom Kaiser | April 19, 2023

Helbiz Kitchen is opening its first NYC ghost kitchen at West 38th Street.

Study Shows Rising Delivery Price Premiums

By Tom Kaiser | April 19, 2023

A study by Gordon Haskett Research Advisors showed the average 3PD pricing premium is at 19 percent compared to dine-in.