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Operators Who Want Young Consumers Need To Market Appropriately

By Adam Wahlberg | May 13, 2025

Sometimes even just going live on Instagram and showing your food can be gold. Panelists at FODC dive into strategies to attract Gen Z, from social media to gaming platforms.

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Restaurant Operators Accelerate Digital Pace to Match Online, Off-Prem Orders

By Matthew Liedke | May 12, 2025

Panelists from Wonder, Potbelly and KFC’s Saucy discuss that in a rapidly digitizing landscape, restaurant leaders must evolve—or risk falling behind.

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Behind the Scenes With DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub

By Laura Michaels | May 12, 2025

FODC hosts a third-party delivery provider summit with all the big players.

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Tom Brady, Speed and Why Restaurant Operators Need to Understand AI

By Laura Michaels | May 8, 2025

Speaking on opening day of the Food On Demand Conference, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack, co-founders of consultancy and AI lab Forum3, discuss how restaurant operators can better apply artificial intelligence tools to their businesses.

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Tech Upgrades Don’t Need to Be Sexy, Franchise Execs Say

By Emilee Wentland | May 8, 2025

Leaders from Main Squeeze Juice Co. and Qdoba share how they’re using tech to enhance, not replace, the guest experience.

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Value and Consistency Will Be Critical in 2025 With Potential Challenges in Store

By Matthew Liedke | May 8, 2025

Traffic is down across the industry for a few reasons: an oversupply of restaurants, the growing cost of meals, and inflated wages.

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Apex Introduces a New Line of Modular Pickup Lockers

By Adam Wahlberg | May 8, 2025

Apex rolls out new lockers designed for optimal flexibility and data gathering.

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Autonomous Delivery Gains Ground in Food Industry

By Adam Wahlberg | May 6, 2025

FODC panelists from Shake Shack, Serve Robotics, and Wing ponder the big questions.

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Restaurant Operators Share Experience With Catering, 3PD and Loyalty Programs

By Emilee Wentland | May 5, 2025

Top leaders at Dog Haus, Playa Bowls, and Taco John’s share their off-premises strategies at FODC.

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Learn From Off-premises Leaders Who Have Done the Restaurant Legwork

By Nicholas Upton | April 30, 2025

Part one of a recap of the Food On Demand Outstanding Operators program, highlighting brands that are excelling in innovation through technology integration and off-premises operations.

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