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UPDATED: MrBeast Sues VDC Citing “Revolting” Burgers

By Tom Kaiser | August 1, 2023

MrBeast has sued Virtual Dining Concepts citing “low quality” and “revolting” burgers that have allegedly damaged the reputation of the world’s most popular YouTube star.

Signature Systems Aims to Streamline Delivery with Customizable Third-Party Fulfillment

By Bernadette Heier | July 27, 2023

Realizing the issues operators face while managing off-premises delivery, Signature Systems has launched “PDQ 3PF” a tailored approach that ensures the lowest third party delivery rates while automatically dispatching drivers.

Dog Haus Expands in Alabama, Texas

By Joe Halpern | July 26, 2023

Dog Haus has signed agreements to open a total of six locations, three each, in Alabama and Texas.

American Dining Habits Lean Towards Takeout, Delivery as Convenience Trumps All

By Bernadette Heier | July 26, 2023

Since the onset of the pandemic, consumers are sticking to their takeout and delivery trends, according to a survey by U.S. Foods.

Standing Among Giants, Chowly Scales Up

By Tom Kaiser | July 26, 2023

After acquiring Koala, Chowly CEO Sterling Douglass is focused on bringing better tech to SMB restaurants.

Study Finds Grocery Delivery Less Sustainable than In-Store Shopping

By Bernadette Heier | July 26, 2023

New research examines the impact, energy use, emissions, and traffic congestion of grocery delivery and whether there may be a better way to manage and optimize deliveries.

Grubhub Relaunches its Grubhub+ Subscription Plan

By Tom Kaiser | July 25, 2023

Grubhub has relaunched its Grubhub+ subscription program that brings new features and additional ways for members to save on deliveries.

New York City Clamps Down on Takeout, Delivery, Single-Use Plastic

By Bernadette Heier | July 20, 2023

New York City’s “Skip the Stuff” bill will prohibit restaurants from providing plastic utensils, condiment packets, extra containers or napkins for takeout or delivery.

DoorDash Debuts Self-Serve Integration Onboarding Capabilities

By Bernadette Heier | July 19, 2023

DoorDash has expanded its partnerships with itsaCheckmate and Deliverect, enabling restaurants to onboard to its marketplace directly from their point-of-sale systems.

Donatos Looks to New Markets with Autonomous Pizza Vending Machine

By Bernadette Heier | July 18, 2023

Donatos teams with Appetronix in developing an autonomous pizza machine to serve high-traffic areas from campuses to hospitals.