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Loop AI Announces $14M Funding Round

By Hans Lammeman | February 2, 2026

With the U.S. delivery market projected to surge in the coming decade, the recent Series A funding will help grow headcount at Loop AI’s offices across the globe. Bedier to join Loop AI’s board of directors.

PAR Technology to Acquire Identity Resolution Platform for $27.5 Million

By Hans Lammeman | January 28, 2026

PAR’s purchase of Bridg will create one of the industry’s first datasets uniting loyalty and non-loyalty transactions. The transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Courier-Friendly Delivery Laws Take Effect in NYC

By Hans Lammeman | January 28, 2026

New York City’s new 3PD laws went into effect Jan. 26, expanding minimum pay for delivery workers and updating gratuity-related requirements for platforms.

Airbnb Partnerships Deliver Groceries and Chef-Made Meals to Guests

By Hans Lammeman | January 27, 2026

Instacart and CookUnity partnerships offer meal kits and grocery delivery services to Airbnb visitors. “Kitchen Stocking Incentive” rewards participating hosts.

Dollar General Expands Same-Day Delivery Service

By Hans Lammeman | January 26, 2026

The Tennessee-based company announced plans to grow the reach and capability of myDG, Dollar General’s same-day delivery service. Already, myDG is available through more than 17,000 stores.

Coco Launches Delivery Pilot Program in Jersey City

By Hans Lammeman | January 26, 2026

Through a city-support pilot program, Coco Robotics rolled out AI-powered couriers in New Jersey’s second most populous city in mid-January. The effort continues an expansion effort reaching urban areas across the country.

Zipline Flies Past 2 Million Deliveries, Expands to Houston and Phoenix

By Hans Lammeman | January 21, 2026

With two million commercial flights completed, Zipline eyes expansion into four states throughout 2026. The company saw 15 percent week-over-week growth in U.S. deliveries over the last seven months.

More Than Low Prices: How Consumers Define Value for QSRs

By Hans Lammeman | January 21, 2026

Recent research finds that “value” is among the top trends shaping consumer preferences and behaviors, but customers seek more than low prices alone.

DeliverThat Joins Toast Partner Ecosystem

By Hans Lammeman | January 20, 2026

This partnership allows restaurants to route off-premises catering orders from Toast POS directly to DeliverThat’s driver network. Integration is now available to all U.S. Toast clients.

Wonder Acquires Cash-Back Restaurant Rewards App Claim

By Hans Lammeman | January 20, 2026

Grubhub’s parent company announced the acquisition of Claim, an app that offers users exclusive weekly cash-back benefits at restaurants. Currently available in New York City, Claim is set to roll out nationwide in 2026.