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Bringing Virtual Brands into a Tangible World

By Tom Kaiser | May 10, 2023

Speaking with two very different restaurant operators on what they’ve learned since bringing multiple virtual brands into existing restaurants.

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How to Execute Dynamic Pricing is Food On Demand Hot Topic

By Beth Ewen | May 10, 2023

Dynamic pricing is the rage among restaurants, but it’s difficult to pull off especially as inflation may be starting to ease.

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Experts Debate ‘Future Battlegrounds’ Between Operators and Third Parties

By Beth Ewen | May 10, 2023

A provocatively named panel dug into the relationship between restaurants and third-party delivery providers at this year’s Food On Demand Conference.

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Third-Party Leaders Dive into the Latest Delivery Developments

By Matthew Liedke | May 10, 2023

Representatives from Grubhub and UberEats say delivery is going strong. So strong, in fact, that both companies are exploring ways to bolster their position in the industry.

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Marketing Leaders Suggest Optimizing Brand Voice for Omni-Channel Guests

By Matthew Liedke | May 4, 2023

Speaking in one voice across all of a brand’s channels of customer communication is becoming more integral to marketing strategies. The point was one of several made during a panel at the 2023 Food on Demand Conference that featured marketing leaders from Shake Shack, Smoothie King, Capriotti’s and Wing Zone.

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Charlie Morrison Talks Curiosity, Leap to Salad and Go in Food On Demand Conference Keynote

By Laura Michaels | May 3, 2023

Former Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison is now leading upstart chain Salad and Go, where he’s focused on growth with a healthy culture in mind.

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Panelists Discuss State of Industry at Food On Demand Conference Opener

By Beth Ewen | May 3, 2023

“We’ve created a new behavior, a new category, a new habit,” said Stephanie Sollers, CEO of Virtual Dining Concepts, pictured far right with other panelists on opening day of the Food On Demand Conference.

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Grubhub, Joco Collab to Accelerate Safer E-bike Use

By Bernadette Heier | May 1, 2023

Grubhub delivery workers gain access to over 1,000 safety certified e-bikes, as concerns over battery-related fires grow.

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DoorDash Launches Sustainability Accelerator for NY, NJ Restaurants

By Tom Kaiser | May 1, 2023

DoorDash announced a program for New York and New Jersey restaurants to join its program to level the playing field for minority entrepreneurs and improve sustainability.

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DoorDash Doubles U.S. Market Share in Four Years

By Bernadette Heier | April 27, 2023

A report by Bloomberg takes a closer look at what third-party providers are capturing the most market share.

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