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Wahlburgers Moves On From Hy-Vee And Finds Growth In Off-Premises Channels

By Adam Wahlberg | July 22, 2025

The year started off with a notable split but the brand is feeling good about the runway ahead.

A Mood Media Survey Confirms Drive-Thrus Are In and Dining Rooms Out

By Adam Wahlberg | July 21, 2025

If a brand doesn’t have sophisticated tech in place to accommodate off-premises orders, it’s already behind.

Off-Premises Dining Now Essential for Restaurant Traffic

By Bernadette Heier | July 16, 2025

Nearly 75 percent of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises. That means almost three out of four orders are through takeout, drive-thru, or delivery.

XRobotics Raises Millions To Produce More Pizza-Making Robots

By Adam Wahlberg | July 16, 2025

Its machines can make 100 pies an hour. One operator is already claiming $86,000 in savings a year.

Seattle Named ‘Most Expensive Delivery Market’ as DoorDash Raises Fees

By Bernadette Heier | July 16, 2025

DoorDash is raising fees in Seattle again to offset strict gig worker regulations, while advocates say the rules ensure fair pay and protections.

Golden Corral Relaunches Its Off-Premises Offshoot With a New Tech Partner

By Adam Wahlberg | July 15, 2025

What used to be Homeward Kitchen is now Golden Corral Favorites and it’s thriving thanks in part to Flybuy’s tech platform.

Naya Caters Pop-Up Events As a Key Part Of Its Marketing

By Adam Wahlberg | July 14, 2025

It’s betting that one falafel will make you a regular customer and its growth indicates it isn’t wrong.

From LAX to Hollywood, Venhub Expands 24/7 Automated Smart Stores

By Bernadette Heier | July 9, 2025

As contactless shopping grows, Venhub is rolling out its autonomous Smart Stores in places where convenience is key.

University of Chicago Economists Reveal a Surge in QSR Labor Productivity

By Adam Wahlberg | July 8, 2025

Labor productivity measurements in restaurants were flat for three decades. Then Covid happened. And after a one-year slump, productivity jumped. The reason is simple: employees are spending less time with in-store consumers, thanks to take-out and delivery, and doing more elsewhere.

You Heard Right. AI in Restaurants is Becoming Normal.

By Adam Wahlberg | July 8, 2025

A new Deloitte survey shows that AI is well on its way to becoming commonplace in the industry.