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Deliverect Buys Social Ordering Company, ChatFood

By Tom Kaiser | May 17, 2023

Deliverect acquired ChatFoot, a social media ordering platform with pay-at-the-table and loyalty solutions.

Paytronix Launches in Square App Marketplace

By Tom Kaiser | May 17, 2023

Paytronix announced a new integration with Square allowing to incorporate Paytronix Online Ordering and Loyalty.

NextUp Smart Lockers Aim to Streamline Digital Order Pickups

By Bernadette Heier | May 11, 2023

Apex Order Pickup Solutions has introduced a new series of indoor/outdoor smart lockers designed to simplify on-site pickup of digital orders. 

Chowly Debuts Smart Pricing Feature to Boost Profitability

By Bernadette Heier | May 11, 2023

Chowly’s Smart Pricing feature pulls data from the weather, peak or slow periods, holidays and more using AI to decide the right price at the right time.

Bringing Virtual Brands into a Tangible World

By Tom Kaiser | May 10, 2023

Speaking with two very different restaurant operators on what they’ve learned since bringing multiple virtual brands into existing restaurants.

How to Execute Dynamic Pricing is Food On Demand Hot Topic

By Beth Ewen | May 10, 2023

Dynamic pricing is the rage among restaurants, but it’s difficult to pull off especially as inflation may be starting to ease.

Experts Debate ‘Future Battlegrounds’ Between Operators and Third Parties

By Beth Ewen | May 10, 2023

A provocatively named panel dug into the relationship between restaurants and third-party delivery providers at this year’s Food On Demand Conference.

Third-Party Leaders Dive into the Latest Delivery Developments

By Matthew Liedke | May 10, 2023

Representatives from Grubhub and UberEats say delivery is going strong. So strong, in fact, that both companies are exploring ways to bolster their position in the industry.

Marketing Leaders Suggest Optimizing Brand Voice for Omni-Channel Guests

By Matthew Liedke | May 4, 2023

Speaking in one voice across all of a brand’s channels of customer communication is becoming more integral to marketing strategies. The point was one of several made during a panel at the 2023 Food on Demand Conference that featured marketing leaders from Shake Shack, Smoothie King, Capriotti’s and Wing Zone.

Charlie Morrison Talks Curiosity, Leap to Salad and Go in Food On Demand Conference Keynote

By Laura Michaels | May 3, 2023

Former Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison is now leading upstart chain Salad and Go, where he’s focused on growth with a healthy culture in mind.