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Growing Chains Tap Loop’s AI to Optimize Third-Party Delivery

By Bernadette Heier | December 6, 2023

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Dave’s Hot Chicken integrate Loop to address pain points in juggling multiple delivery channels.

Robotic Reindeer Delivering Meals for Uber Eats

By Tom Kaiser | December 6, 2023

Uber Eats is using robotic reindeer to deliver meals in a handful of markets across the country.

Danny Meyer, Amir Hudda on Qu’s EHI Investment

By Tom Kaiser | December 6, 2023

For Qu CEO Amir Hudda, the recent funding from Danny Meyer’s EHI fund is transformative.

Sandland: Are Ghost Kitchens Dead?

By Tom Kaiser | December 1, 2023

Ghost kitchens are still restaurants, and still dependent on unit-level economics to survive and scale.

Panelists Discuss Negotiating Delivery Contracts and Why Reconciliation is Top of Mind

By Bernadette Heier | November 30, 2023

Industry experts dive into challenges and strategies in negotiating third party delivery contracts, and how automating reconciliation can aid restaurants.

Industry Insiders Say Brands Should Look Beyond Rewards for Loyalty Programs

By Matthew Liedke | November 29, 2023

Industry experts discuss why they believe loyalty should go beyond discounts.

Uber Eats Adds Big Lots to the Platform

By Tom Kaiser | November 29, 2023

One can get a lot at Big Lots, and now that massive selection is available on Uber Eats.

Experts Debate Tactics to Boost Delivery Economics

By Tom Kaiser | November 29, 2023

Three delivery, pricing and operations experts shared the latest tactics for improving delivery economics for restaurants.

ItsaCheckmate, Juicer Integrate Automated Pricing

By Tom Kaiser | November 29, 2023

ItsaCheckmate integrated Juicer’s revenue management into its platform.

DoorDash Expands Alcohol Delivery to New Jersey as Demand Persists

By Bernadette Heier | November 28, 2023

The e-commerce company expands alcohol delivery in the Garden State, while also highlighting efforts to prevent underage drinking.