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Smashburger Focuses on Digital Orders with Launch of Virtual Drive-Thru

By Bernadette Heier | April 4, 2023

Amid an increase in mobile ordering, Smashburger’s virtual drive-thru enables customers to order ahead digitally before pulling into the designated lane for pickup.

Uber Eats to Remove Thousands of Duplicate Virtual Brands

By Bernadette Heier | March 30, 2023

Uber Eats is removing about 5,000 virtual brands from its platform in an effort to de-clog the app from duplicate listings.

OneDine Founder Pitches a New Tech Mindset

By Tom Kaiser | March 30, 2023

OneDine founder and CEO Rom Krupp wants the industry to build a new foundation that doesn’t rest upon point-of-sale systems.

Paris Can Now Ban “Dark Stores” After Court Ruling

By Bernadette Heier | March 30, 2023

France ruled that “dark stores” are now categorized as warehouses, giving cities the ability to remove them from residential areas.

Presto CEO Rajat Suri Resigns

By Bernadette Heier | March 30, 2023

Presto CEO and founder steps down after 15 years, to “pursue other creative endeavors.”

Chomp Delivery Co-Op Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

By Tom Kaiser | March 29, 2023

Chomp, an Iowa-based delivery provider that’s primarily owned by area restaurants, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

Marqii Launches Managed Review Responses

By Tom Kaiser | March 29, 2023

A new service from Marqii is billed as a one-stop digital operations platform to help hospitality businesses manage and automate responses to online reviews.

Grubhub, Transact Campus Expand Partnership with Integrated Mobile Ordering

By Tom Kaiser | March 29, 2023

Students at Transact-enabled campuses can now order from off-campus restaurants through the Grubhub marketplace using their campus cards.

Instacart, DoorDash Expand Healthy Food Access

By Bernadette Heier | March 29, 2023

The food delivery platforms partner with the White House in latest “Food is Medicine” push, giving consumers easier access to healthy food options.

Temp-Controlled Smart Delivery Box Enters U.S. Market

By Bernadette Heier | March 23, 2023

The DeliBox is designed to secure the bridge from the restaurant to the table without compromising food quality or temperature.