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Apex Lockers Start Winning Big in Casino Market

By Hans Lammeman | March 4, 2026

Apex Order Pickup Solutions enters the casino market with two locker systems at eateries located within Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in California

Can Robots Help Pizza Franchises Stay Competitive?

By Matthew Liedke | March 3, 2026

Delivery robots, automated saucing and the injection of AI into the ordering process are a few of the ways in which pizza franchises are working to modernize operations. Brands including Little Caesars, Donatos and Pizza Guys are making tech investments with consistent execution and improved efficiency in mind.

Olo Chooses Linked Eats as 3PD Profitability Partner

By Hans Lammeman | March 3, 2026

Olo selected Linked Eats, a platform that manages more than 40,000 storefronts, as its preferred third-party delivery profitability partner. 

Outstanding Operator: Bushfire Kitchen

By Hans Lammeman | March 2, 2026

A solid and diverse foundation of tech partners is at the center of Bushfire Kitchen’s approach to streamlining operations and, ultimately, expanding the family-owned brand’s footprint. 

London Fintech Startup Alpa Secures $3.5M in Pre-Seed Funding

By Hans Lammeman | February 26, 2026

The $3.5 million raised in a pre-seed round is slated to strengthen Alpa’s core product and engineering capabilities. The startup’s cofounders bring experience from Deliveroo, Taster, and Vestiaire Collective.

Outstanding Operator: Houston TX Hot Chicken

By Bernadette Heier | February 25, 2026

Drive-thru optimization, digital ordering, and tech-driven operations are at the heart of Houston TX Hot Chicken’s off-prem investments, elevating the guest experience beyond the restaurant.

Brew Madness Tips Off This March 

By Hans Lammeman | February 25, 2026

7 Brew brings back sweepstakes promotion for the NCAA Division I basketball tournament this March. 

Outstanding Operator: Clover

By Hans Lammeman | February 25, 2026

Vegetarian fast-food concept Clover uses tech to streamline off-prem operations for the growing chain with a proudly atypical approach to menu curation.

Partnerships Spell Potential Trend for 3PD Platforms and Temporary Housing Marketplaces

By Hans Lammeman | February 25, 2026

Instacart and Airbnb launched a “kitchen-stocking” pilot program in January. Airbnb and Landing followed with a partnership in February. The efforts take different approaches to incentivizing orders.

Domino’s Reports U.S. Growth, Potential to Double Retail Sales

By Bernadette Heier | February 24, 2026

Domino’s drives strong growth with a 3.7 percent same-store sales increase fueled by carryout orders and value-packed promotions.