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GYRO launches Hotel, Restaurant Distribution Robot at CES

By Bernadette Heier | January 5, 2023

GYRO launches its Distribution Robot, to provide hotels with 24/7 delivery of room services and responsive food delivery at restaurants.

Restaurant Inflation: Final CPI Report of 2022

By Bernadette Heier | December 22, 2022

Inflation saw a slight cooling in November, with food away from home CPI at 8.5 percent year-over-year.

FDA Offers Third-Party Delivery Food Safety Guidance

By Bernadette Heier | December 22, 2022

As consumers increasingly order food from various online retailers, including ghost kitchens and third-party delivery, a new federal document offers companies delivery safety recommendations.

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.