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Ovation Founder Shooting for a Series A

By Tom Kaiser | December 22, 2022

Ovation says its goal of a Series A is in reach as investment activity slows.

EatStreet Driving Toward ‘Possible Bankruptcy’

By Tom Kaiser | December 22, 2022

EatStreet, a Madison, Wisconsin-based third-party delivery provider, is reportedly edging toward bankruptcy or liquidation.

Nextbite, Vroom Partner on Convenience Store Delivery

By Tom Kaiser | December 22, 2022

Vroom Delivery partnered with Nextbite’s/Ordermark to enable C-stores to add delivery.

Kiwibot Rolls Out New Robots, University Partnership

By Tom Kaiser | December 22, 2022

Kiwibot is delivering its latest robots to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Restaurant Deep Dive: Nightingale

By Bernadette Heier | December 15, 2022

A look into the business and delivery of an upscale, elegant restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota that features a variety of snacks as well as small and large plates.

Instant Grocery Delivery Getir Acquires Competitor Gorillas

By Bernadette Heier | December 15, 2022

Rapid-grocery delivery startup Getir has acquired rival Gorillas in a transaction reportedly valued at $1.2 billion.

Starship Says Delivery Robots Are Ready for Primetime

By Tom Kaiser | December 15, 2022

Starship says it’s finally time for delivery robots to go mainstream at significant scale.

Uber, Cartken Bringing Sidewalk Robots to Miami

By Tom Kaiser | December 15, 2022

Uber Technologies has partnered with Cartken to bring automated deliveries to Miami.

Brightloom Announces New Partnerships, Integrations

By Tom Kaiser | December 15, 2022

Brightloom, a customer growth platform, has formed new partnerships with Lunchbox and Utiliti.

McDonald’s Tests New Drive-Thru Format

By Bernadette Heier | December 8, 2022

McDonald’s unveiled its new test restaurant, a smaller format specifically designed for speed and pickup orders.