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Union Square Hospitality Group Selects Thanx to Power Loyalty

By Bernadette Heier | April 20, 2023

By partnering with Thanx, the hospitality group will deploy new iOS and Android apps featuring a revamped loyalty program and ordering experience.

Uber Eats, Cartken Expand Sidewalk Robot Deliveries to Virginia

By Tom Kaiser | April 20, 2023

Robotic sidewalk deliveries are coming to Fairfax, Virginia, as Uber and Cartken expand their partnership.

Olo Connect Aims to Accelerate Restaurant Tech Innovation

By Tom Kaiser | April 20, 2023

Olo unveiled a new ecosystem of integrated technology and service partners called Olo Connect to accelerate industry innovation.

Helbiz Kitchen Expands to New York City

By Tom Kaiser | April 19, 2023

Helbiz Kitchen is opening its first NYC ghost kitchen at West 38th Street.

Study Shows Rising Delivery Price Premiums

By Tom Kaiser | April 19, 2023

A study by Gordon Haskett Research Advisors showed the average 3PD pricing premium is at 19 percent compared to dine-in.

Denny’s Partners with Olo, Sparkfly to Ramp Up Customer Engagement

By Bernadette Heier | April 13, 2023

The partnership enables the restaurant chain to launch a new customer engagement suite featuring personalized rewards.

Blue Apron Reaches New Audiences Via DoorDash

By Bernadette Heier | April 13, 2023

The meal kit delivery service is now available in 11 markets, including major hubs like New York City via DashMart.

Flyby Raises $4M, Launches Phoenix Drone Delivery

By Tom Kaiser | April 12, 2023

Flyby Robotics raised $4M in a pre-seed round, and began drone deliveries in the Phoenix area.

FOD Undercover: Ordering Virtual Brands for Lunch

By Tom Kaiser | April 12, 2023

The Food On Demand team waded back into the pool to see if virtual brands have progressed in terms of packaging, quality and value.

Domino’s Rolls Out In-Car Ordering, as Carryout Drives Sales Over Delivery

By Bernadette Heier | April 12, 2023

Domino’s has introduced in-car ordering via Apple CarPlay that lets customers order directly from their dashboards.