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Independent Pizza Shops Are Succeeding With a 20th Century Formula

By Adam Wahlberg | June 24, 2025

Pick-up and first-party delivery are back in a big way.

Mealogic Raises a Haul For Its B2B2C Meal Delivery Platform

By Adam Wahlberg | June 23, 2025

It brought in $16 million to expand its meals-as-medicine program.

Donatos’ Next Slice of Innovation is an Autonomous Pizza-Making Hub

By Bernadette Heier | June 18, 2025

Donatos partnered with Appetronix to debut an automated pizza making machine. The vending-style unit operates 24/7, cooking fresh, customizable pizzas in real-time.

Miso Robotics Teams With Roboworx to Support Flippy Fry Stations

By Bernadette Heier | June 18, 2025

Miso Robotics has partnered with Roboworx to handle installation, maintenance, and ongoing support for its Flippy Fry station.

New AI Restaurant-Tech Tools Serve as Analyst, Marketer, and Manager

By Adam Wahlberg | June 18, 2025

It’s like having an always available consultant who knows the minutiae of your business.

Next Robot Wants To Make Risotto For You

By Adam Wahlberg | June 17, 2025

Al Dente is its follow-up to Robby, its stir-fry robot, which was launched in 2023 and is now in use in more than 100 locations.

Bite Appoints Two Multi-Unit Restaurant Execs to Its Board

By Adam Wahlberg | June 17, 2025

Tracy Kim and Kevin Fish have a wealth of industry experience.

Coco Robotics Raises $80 Million For Expansion

By Adam Wahlberg | June 13, 2025

It will form new partnerships, expand its fleet and advance its AI system.

DoorDash Expands Ad Business With $175M Symbiosys Acquisition

By Bernadette Heier | June 11, 2025

At the DoorDash Ads Summit in New York City, the food delivery giant announced a major expansion of its advertising and AI tool offerings.

Freddy’s Prepares To Fully Automate Its Fry Station

By Adam Wahlberg | June 11, 2025

The frozen custard and steak burger chain believes the automation will get its make time down to 15 to 30 seconds.