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Voice AI Provider Presto Shifts to Private Ownership After Sale

By Bernadette Heier | January 8, 2025

The deal closed in December and includes an $18 million capital inclusion to support the company’s growth and transition.

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DoorDash Partners with Ibotta to Bring Personalized Discounts to Consumers

By Bernadette Heier | January 7, 2025

The deal gives DoorDash customers access to Ibotta’s digital promotions and coupons, offering savings on groceries, health and beauty, home improvement, alcohol, and more.

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UrbanPiper Completes Ordermark Integration and Aims for U.S. Growth

By Adam Wahlberg | January 7, 2025

It’s been more than a year since integrations provider UrbanPiper acquired Ordermark. It’s now looking to 10X its U.S. presence by 2027.

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DoorDash Delivers Grant To Organic Soup Kitchen in Santa Barbara

By Adam Wahlberg | January 2, 2025

The third-party delivery provider crosses the 6 million free meals delivered mark.

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CFOs Marvel at Strength of Third-Party Delivery

By Adam Wahlberg | January 2, 2025

Top finance officers gathered at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference and agreed that off-premises sales have a high ceiling.

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Par Technology Acquires Delaget to Enhance Operational Insights

By Bernadette Heier | January 2, 2025

Point-of-sale provider Par Technology has paid $132 million to acquire Delaget, a restaurant analytics platform.

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KFC’s Digital Twin ‘Saucy’ Aims to Capture Gen Z

By Bernadette Heier | January 2, 2025

KFC’s Chief New Concept Officer, Christophe Poirier, talks about the design behind Saucy, the brand’s first spin-off, where technology and digital innovation play a central role.

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A Grubhub Survey Confirms Americans Are Crazy for Chicken

By Adam Wahlberg | January 2, 2025

Its annual trends report also indicates which campuses are the most caffeinated.

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Super-apps vs. Pure Players: The Strategic Evolution of Global Delivery Platforms

By Peter Backman | December 18, 2024

A look at how super-apps like Meituan, Gojek and others have positioned themselves as comprehensive digital ecosystems, integrating food delivery with services like ride-hailing, grocery and financial services.

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The Catering Journey: An Opportunity for Significant Growth

By Jim Rand | December 18, 2024

In the first installment of a four-part series, Jim Rand reveals how restaurant operators can tap into catering for growth, drawing on decades of experience.

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