Third-party delivery is powering growth for Nothing Bundt Cakes, a bakery chain with more than 780 locations across North America. The brand uses customer data to understand guest behavior and guide marketing efforts.
Wendy’s is on the hunt for an influencer-like ambassador to fill its first-ever Chief Tasting Officer role. The initiative has already drawn thousands of applicants, with a $100,000 for the lucky fan ultimately selected to represent the brand through engaging social content.
The three-month pilot in New Jersey marks the first time Grubhub and Wonder are offering aerial delivery and will test how the technology integrates into Grubhub’s existing marketplace.
As global delivery markets consolidate, a look at other industries offer insight.
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks has grown from a single pizza concept into a portfolio of restaurant brands across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, built around authentic family recipes and a strategy of meeting guests wherever they choose to dine.
Following its initial deployment through an exclusive partnership with QuikTrip, Appliance Innovation announced the expanded availability of Automated Fresh-Brew SimpliciTea system. Company executives claim the technology addressed issues that have long plagued hot tea sales.
The tool, part of the BK Assistant platform, listens to customer interactions and identifies hospitality phrases such as “welcome to Burger King,” “please,” and “thank you.”
Cannabis-themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut embraced tech to light a fire under delivery sales, its catering program and customer loyalty initiatives.
With new trash bin requirements rolling out across the city, the NYC Sanitation Department announced official bins are available for delivery via Instacart, DoorDash and Uber Eats.
