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Warehouse Robots Open Revenue Opportunities for HelloFresh, Meal Kit Industry

By Hans Lammeman | July 1, 2026

The dominant U.S. meal kit delivery company is expanding its use autonomous warehouse robots less than a year after an initial pilot program. A recent hardware modification enabled fivefold increase in chilled fulfillment capacity.

Wonder Offers Drone Delivery in Texas via Zipline

By Bernadette Heier | July 1, 2026

In January 2027, Wonder customers can order drone delivery from select restaurants in Dallas. The majority of its Texas locations are expected to offer the service by the end of the year.

TGI Fridays’ Director of Digital Marketing Reveals Goals with New App

By Hans Lammeman | June 30, 2026

The brand says its new app represents a critical step toward achieving its ambitious growth goals. Steering online orders to first-party channels was among the priorities.

DoorDash Bets on Auto Parts Delivery, Uber Adds Major Retail Partners

By Hans Lammeman | June 26, 2026

The nation’s top two 3PD platforms announced efforts to further tap into non-food delivery, but they took different strategies.

7 Brew Tops Yelp’s Fastest-Growing Brands as Personalization Drives Demand 

By Bernadette Heier | June 25, 2026

Personalization is becoming one of the biggest drivers of restaurant growth, according to Yelp’s 2026 Fastest Growing Brands report, which named drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew America’s fastest-growing brand.

GoTo Foods Expands Texas Delivery Footprint with Favor

By Bernadette Heier | June 24, 2026

The deal stands out as Favor only operates in Texas, making it a more localized play in a key growth market for GoTo foods.

Carl’s Jr. Targets Jack in the Box with Loyalty Promotion

By Hans Lammeman | June 24, 2026

Carl’s Jr.’s “Pass on Jack” promotion incentivizes guests with a free sandwich while taking a shot at competitor Jack in the Box. The effort continues a long rivalry between the burger chains.

Poll of the Week June 25, 2026

By Allison Olson | June 24, 2026

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Marco’s Pizza Breaks Ground on Project Dubbed ‘Performance Engine’ for Entire System

By Hans Lammeman | June 24, 2026

Construction on a 14,000-square-foot Operations Center of Excellence in downtown Orlando, Florida, for the growing Ohio-based pizza chain. The facility as an extension of the company’s headquarters, complete with a fully equipped training kitchen.

Implications of Pizza Hut Franchisee’s $100 Million Lawsuit Over Delivery System

By Hans Lammeman | June 24, 2026

The lawsuit alleges the mandated rollout of an artificial-intelligence-powered delivery system tanked a franchisee’s off-premises sales. The case touches on the long-standing tension concerning franchisee autonomy and franchisors’ power to impose system-wide changes