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Cultural Navigation in Global Restaurant Delivery: Crafting Success Amid Diversity

By Peter Backman | January 24, 2024

In the dynamic world of international restaurant delivery, large players like DoorDash, UberEats, and Delivery Hero, alongside their smaller counterparts, face the complex task of tailoring their operating models to diverse cultural needs.

Stuart and UrbanPiper Partner to Accelerate Delivery

By Beth Signarovitz | January 19, 2024

Stuart teams up with UrbanPiper for faster order and delivery in the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Outstanding Operator: Chipotle

By Bernadette Heier | January 18, 2024

The fast-casual is being recognized for its innovation, consistently implementing new technologies and digital-forward formats to streamline operations. 

Walmart Plans Rapid Drone Delivery Expansion

By Beth Signarovitz | January 17, 2024

The retail giant is offering drone delivery for up to 75 percent of the Dallas-Fort Worth population.

Uber Shutters Alcohol Delivery App Drizly

By Bernadette Heier | January 16, 2024

Uber shuts down Drizly after acquiring the alcohol delivery brand three years ago for $1.1 billion.

DoorDash Continues Expansion Beyond Food Delivery with New Retail Partners

By Beth Signarovitz | January 12, 2024

DoorDash announced several new retail partners in the active and wellness categories.

Outstanding Operator: Costa Vida

By Tom Kaiser | January 11, 2024

As catering sales boom, Costa Vida has upgraded customer-facing technology and forged deep, ongoing relationships with outside vendors.

Chowly Buys Digital Marketing Provider Targetable

By Bernadette Heier | January 9, 2024

The technology company states the integration will help restaurants go from having to work with five-plus vendors to one.

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Unveils Trio of Non-Traditional Formats

By Matthew Liedke | January 4, 2024

While the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will continue developing its traditional restaurants, it’s also focusing on new formats such as digital kitchens and to-go locations.

Outstanding Operator: Salad and Go

By Tom Kaiser | January 4, 2024

Without dining rooms and with all orders going out the drive-thru or as takeout, Salad and Go is wholly, uniquely tailored to off-premises channels.