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Outstanding Operator: Playa Bowls

By Bernadette Heier | April 3, 2025

Founded by passionate surfers Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor, the brand continues to expand, including in off-premises operations, with its innovative loyalty program and customizable menu.

Uber and OpenTable Help Diners Book Tables and Travel to Restaurants

By Adam Wahlberg | April 2, 2025

It’s the latest high-profile collab announced by the ride-share giant.

Incept AI Has a Drive-Thru Order-Taking Solution That Minimizes Secondary Noises

By Adam Wahlberg | April 2, 2025

The company boasts a 97 percent success rate with its voice AI platform.

Domino’s Partners with DoorDash to Expand Delivery Reach

By Bernadette Heier | April 2, 2025

Domino’s exclusive deal with Uber Eats ends May 1, and will now use both DoorDash and Uber Eats marketplaces, while keeping its own drivers.

A TouchBistro Survey Underlines the Strength of Takeout and Delivery

By Adam Wahlberg | April 1, 2025

It’s just more proof that consumer affection for off-premises ordering is bottomless.

Outstanding Operator: Perkins

By Adam Wahlberg | March 31, 2025

Perkins is out to prove it’s about more than omelets by bolstering its off-premises operations and preparing a loyalty program that will grow its lunch and dinner revenues.

Sharebite’s Workplace Food Platform Has Resulted In the Donation of 10 Million Meals

By Adam Wahlberg | March 26, 2025

Sharebite’s mission is to feed every worker in the country. It’s off to one heck of a start.

Outstanding Operator: Jason’s Deli

By Bernadette Heier | March 26, 2025

With 40 years of catering experience, Jason’s Deli continues to adapt by integrating tech and innovative packaging to find the right balance between in-store and off-premises orders.

Strategic Pivots: How Global Delivery Players are Diversifying Revenue Streams

By Peter Backman | March 25, 2025

Rapid delivery platforms diversify to drive growth in the half-trillion-dollar market, reshaping global consumer habits.

RocketBox Aims To Be the Next Big AI-Powered KDS

By Adam Wahlberg | March 25, 2025

Ross Cronin spent decades in the pizza business and knows what kitchen tech would be useful to operators.