Outstanding Operator: Nothing Bundt Cakes
With nearly 800 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Nothing Bundt Cakes has come a long way since two moms who shared a passion for cake founded the chain in Las Vegas with a focus on the in-bakery experience just under three decades ago. A 2026 Food On Demand...
Wendy’s Seeks An Influencer for New Chief Tasting Officer Role
Wendy’s, the Ohio-based burger chain with more than 7,000 restaurants across the globe, is on the hunt for an influencer to represent the brand through engaging social content, since enticing thousands of fans to submit online applications to become the company’s...Tord Olav Dønnum
CBO, Shin Starr Presents Tord Olav Dønnum is a Norwegian serial-entrepreneur and operator based in Silicon Valley who has spent his career building technology companies that solve real-world problems at scale.He founded his first venture at 16, and after three months...
Grubhub Tests Drone Delivery from Wonder Location
Grubhub is testing drone delivery through a new partnership with Dexa, launching at Wonder’s Green Brook, New Jersey location. Beginning March 18, eligible customers within a 2.5-mile radius can order Wonder through the Grubhub app and select drone delivery. Orders...Poll of the Week March 19, 2026
AI’s Biggest ROI for Restaurant Efficiency Which of the following AI applications do you think delivers the greatest return on investment for restaurant efficiency? Inventory and labor scheduling automation Voice AI Ordering AI Marketing Automation AI-powered delivery...
The Duopoly Endgame: What Happens When Every Market Has Only Two Platforms
Contributing editor, Peter Backman, is a long-term foodservice sector guru and founder of theDelivery.World, a platform that connects the delivery sector and makes sense of the myriad changes and challenges that affect the sector across the globe. I have commented...
Outstanding Operator: Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks has grown from a single pizza concept into a portfolio of restaurant brands across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, with a strategy centered on meeting guests wherever they choose to dine. Co-founder and president Shaz Khan helps lead...Wendy Ruebel-Ewers, Ruebel Restaurant Advisory
Owner/Freelance, Ruebel Restaurant Advisory Wendy Ewers is a restaurant marketing and off-premise growth executive with more than 20 years of experience helping leading brands turn catering, delivery, and digital channels into profitable revenue streams. She has held...Jackie Sturniolo, Xperience Restaurant Group
Sr. Manager Off-Premises, Xperience Restaurant Group Jackie Sturniolo is the Senior Manager of Off-Premise for Xperience Restaurant Group, where she leads strategy for catering, delivery, and takeout across the company’s restaurant brands, including El Torito. She...
Outstanding Operators
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