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Grubhub Partners with Sonesta for Hotel Delivery

By Tom Kaiser | August 14, 2023

Through a new partnership with Grubhub, guests at more than 120 Sonesta Extended Stay Suites and Simply Suites hotels in the U.S. can now access mobile ordering and delivery.

In Complex Deal, Serve Robotics Nabs $30M, Goes Public

By Tom Kaiser | August 11, 2023

Serve Robotics announced a $30M investment, and a reverse merger with Patricia Acquisition Corp., a public company that will adopt Serve’s name.

Brita Rosenheim at the Center of Restaurant Tech

By Tom Kaiser | August 9, 2023

Brita Rosenheim is an early-stage tech investor building a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in foodservice and the future of restaurants.

Paytronix Integrates with DoorDash’s Storefront, Bbot

By Tom Kaiser | August 9, 2023

DoorDash Storefront, its commission-free online ordering system, and Bbot, its pay-at-the-table platform, are now integrated with Paytronix.

Juicer Debuts ‘Enlighten’ to Help Restaurants Drive Direct Orders

By Bernadette Heier | August 8, 2023

Juicer launches a widget that shows consumers cost savings they can experience when ordering direct through a restaurant rather than through third-party delivery.

DoorDash Partners with Staples as part of Back-to-School Deals

By Bernadette Heier | August 8, 2023

With school back in session right around the corner, DoorDash has partnered with Staples to offer on-demand delivery of supplies from nearly 1,000 U.S. stores. 

Fazoli’s Tests AI to Streamline Drive-Thru Services

By Bernadette Heier | August 7, 2023

The 220-unit quick service Italian chain is testing voice AI ordering in 12 of its drive-thru locations

GoTab Lands $18M Series A to Scale Growing Product Suite

By Bernadette Heier | August 2, 2023

The capital infusion, led by Truist Ventures, marks the largest funding round to date for the Virginia-based hospitality commerce platform.

DoorDash Brings Delivery-Focused Food Hall to San Jose

By Bernadette Heier | August 1, 2023

With a goal to assist restaurants in growing their business beyond traditional brick-and-mortar models, DoorDash debuts what it calls a “reimagined food hall” bringing 10 local, regional and national restaurants under one roof.

Tillster’s Report Details Diner Expectations for Dine-in and Delivery

By Tom Kaiser | August 1, 2023

Tillster’s new “Phygital Index Report” sheds new light on what diners are thinking for delivered and in-person restaurant experiences.