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The Frenzy for Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s Automat Model

By Nicholas Upton | July 7, 2021

The first automat opened in 1895 in Berlin. Dubbed the Quisisana, it was the first method of getting food and beverages sans human interaction—insert coin, get a coffee or a sandwich in return. It was mind boggling, selling more than 35,000 items its first day in business and spreading around the world in years to come. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop founder Stratis Morfogen looks to stir up a similar frenzy with his new-age automat. The first opening weekend, there was a line around the corner from the first location in the […]

Self-Delivery Insurance Demystified, Somewhat

By Nicholas Upton | July 1, 2021

How much can you expect to pay to insure a delivery fleet? Well, that depends on many, many factors, but there are ways to de-risk the insurance and lower the cost for restaurants. As we explored last week with Dragontail’s Ido Levanon, technology has brought self-delivery in reach for much of the restaurant industry. Small independents, large regional chains and national players willing to take on extra work and invest in the systems can retain brand control and save on delivery fees. How much they can save, however, depends a […]

Jokr Finds Less is More in Rapid Grocery, Retail Delivery

By Tom Kaiser | July 1, 2021

It’s easy to picture use cases where near-instant grocery delivery makes sense, but Jokr is one of several companies in the space gearing up to deliver much more than just pasta and parsnips.

Gorillas, the Grocery Startup That Can’t Slow Down

By Emili Raeder | July 1, 2021

Almost-instant grocery delivery company Gorillas is coming from across the pond to provide New Yorkers with groceries delivered in ten minutes or less.

Domino’s Rolls Out 2-Minute Carside Guarantee

By Tom Kaiser | July 1, 2021

Domino’s is rolling out a new Carside Delivery 2-Minute Guarantee, which includes a DraftKings partnership as part of the deal.

Donatos Partners with Reef Kitchens

By Tom Kaiser | July 1, 2021

Donatos Pizza announced a new delivery-only partnership with Reef Kitchens to expand the franchised brand’s presence in the Nashville market.

Belgium-based Deliverect Plots North American Growth

By Tom Kaiser | June 24, 2021

Belgium-based Deliverect is moving into the North American hospitality market with expectations that delivery volumes still have significant growth ahead.

Making the Economics of Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Restaurants Pay Off

By Tom Kaiser | June 24, 2021

Sales pitches for virtual restaurants and ghost kitchens are promising, but a panel of restaurateurs and experts shed light on the real-world economics restaurant operators are seeing.

DoorDash, Albertsons Partner on Grocery Delivery

By Tom Kaiser | June 24, 2021

DoorDash has partnered with Albertsons, one of the nation’s largest grocers, to offer grocery delivery within an hour from nearly 2,000 grocery stores across the country.

C3 Partners with Lunchbox on Citizens Go App

By Emili Raeder | June 24, 2021

C3’s newest culinary community now comes with an app focused on generating first-party orders.