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Apex, Kitchen United Expand Ghost Pick-Up Options

By Nicholas Upton | February 24, 2022

Customers of Kitchen United will have more robust pick-up options thanks to a new partnership with Apex Order Pickup Solutions. Apex, the provider of contactless cubby-based pickup lockers with 5,000 outlets, will expand its partnership with the shared-kitchen provider. Kitchen United announced plans to have self-serve automated food lockers in two locations: Garden City, New York, and Torrance, California. The lockers are positioned to amplify the Grab Go Eat concept. Pickup has been a special proclivity for Kitchen United since its first location in Pasadena, California. The lockers will be […]

DoorDash Now Offering Cash Advances To Restaurants

By Arthur Robert | February 17, 2022

Eligible restaurants can now receive a cash advance from DoorDash. The company is leveraging its unique insight into restaurant cash flows to provide a simple and convenient capital source.

White Castle Set to Roll Out 100 Flippy Robots

By Nicholas Upton | February 17, 2022

The Flippy robotic army is growing through an expanded deal with quick-serve burger giant White Castle. Miso, the company that developed Flippy, announced the burger chain would implement the robotic arms in 100 standalone locations across the country. White Castle initially partnered with Miso in July of 2020, expanding that single-location pilot to 10 locations in fall of 2020 and then upgrading to Flippy 2 in fall of 2021. The second iteration of the device mounts the robotic arm on a wall to be more efficient and space saving as […]

Grubhub Partners with 7-Eleven for National C-Store, Grubhub Goods

By Tom Kaiser | February 17, 2022

Grubhub is taking its convenience concept, Grubhub Goods, nationwide in partnership with 7-Eleven.

Kiwibot Plans Campus Expansion After Sodexo Contract, $7.5M Investment

By Tom Kaiser | February 17, 2022

More than 1,200 of Kiwibot’s delivery robots will soon be roaming 50 college campuses across the U.S. thanks to a new contract with Sodexo and a $7.5 million pre-Series A investment.

Misfits Market Report Shows Growth, Big Plans Post SoftBank Investment

By Nicholas Upton | February 17, 2022

Misfits Market unveiled its 2021 annual report on the heels of a major new fundraise. In short, customers have found a lot of beauty in the “ugly” food delivery service. The company launched in 2018 in Philadelphia, hand delivering fruit and veggies that grocery stores wouldn’t sell. As founder Abhi Ramesh called it, it was a “mystery box of organic produce.” What started with sustainability-minded folks looking for affordable produce has continued to evolve into an all-in-one convenient grocer. According to the company, its more than 400,000 customers across 44 […]

Ghost Kitchens Part of Growth Push for Orange Leaf, Red Mango

By Callie Evergreen | February 17, 2022

Brix Holdings is using ghost kitchens as a key part of the growth plan for its brands, including Red Mango, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory, Souper Salad and RedBrick Pizza.

Buyk CEO Wants Americans to Grocery Shop Like Europeans

By Tom Kaiser | February 10, 2022

Buyk CEO James Walker hopes the speed and convenience of ultra-fast grocery convinces American shoppers to shop more like Europeans.

Coco Expands Robotic Delivery to Austin

By Tom Kaiser | February 10, 2022

Coco, the LA-based remotely piloted delivery service, has officially hit the streets of Austin, Texas.

DoorDash Brings Flower Deliveries into the Mix

By Tom Kaiser | February 10, 2022

DoorDash has moved into flowers-on-demand with same-day floral deliveries through partnerships with more than 3,000 local and national florists.