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Huey Magoo’s Integrates with Tech Platform Qu to Achieve Aggressive Growth

By Bernadette Heier | January 26, 2023

The emerging brand says the integration will assist in plans to double locations this year while fulfilling guest orders across in-store, drive-thru and digital channels.

Portillo’s Bets on Southern States, Hero Dads

By Tom Kaiser | January 26, 2023

Portillo’s is sitting pretty thanks to multi-lane drive-thrus, luring “hero dads” inside and doubling down on its most concentrated markets.

Online Grocery Sales Hit $9.1 Billion, Up 2.4 Percent

By Bernadette Heier | January 25, 2023

Driving the U.S. grocery e-commerce growth was a combination of more households buying groceries online and a slight uptick in order values. 

Rising Restaurant Costs Reveal Generational Divide in Spending 

By Bernadette Heier | January 24, 2023

Amid rising prices, older consumers are dining out less, while younger generations are choosing lower-priced restaurants.

Grubhub, Topanga.io Bringing Zero-Waste Takeout to Campus

By Tom Kaiser | January 23, 2023

Diners placing takeout orders from on-campus dining locations will now have the option for zero-waste packaging thanks to a partnership between Topanga.io and Grubhub.

Southeast Asia food delivery market slows to 5 percent

By Bernadette Heier | January 19, 2023

Online food delivery spending rose 5 percent to $16.3 billion in 2022, according to a report by venture builder Momentum Works.

Uber Eats, Visa Team Up for Greener Restaurant Packaging

By Bernadette Heier | January 19, 2023

$1 million will be accessible to eligible Uber Eats restaurants in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and Madrid.

Restaurant Pricing Expert Shares His Strategy

By Tom Kaiser | January 19, 2023

Some restaurants are discovering the pitfalls of following the herd for critical pricing decisions.

Smart Box System Aids in Safer Home Food Deliveries

By Bernadette Heier | January 19, 2023

The Smart Box is a secure, temperature-controlled, internet-connected, outdoor receptacle, designed to withstand the elements.

DoorDash Bringing Starbucks Delivery to Every U.S. State

By Tom Kaiser | January 19, 2023

Starbucks and DoorDash are expanding their delivery partnership to new markets, nationwide availability anticipated by March.