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Velvet Taco Looks to Off-Premise Growth with Redesigned “Taco Lane”

By Bernadette Heier | April 20, 2023

Velvet Taco debuts redesigned ‘Taco Lane’ in North Frisco, setting precedence for future openings with emphasis on to-go.

Lunchbox Gives Processing Power Back to Operators with New Payments Tool

By Bernadette Heier | April 20, 2023

Online ordering company Lunchbox unveils a new feature that gives restaurants more flexibility in controlling their payment processes.

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.