Qu’s 2024 Surge in Revenue and Faster Deployments Drive Restaurant Tech
In 2024, restaurant technology company Qu saw significant growth as the restaurant industry continues to modernize. The company reported a 112 percent increase in recurring revenue and a 125 percent growth in site deployments, with nearly 40 percent of new customers...
The First Speedy Eats Is Up and Running. Is Natchez Embracing It?
Let’s just stipulate up front: it’s only been nine days. That’s how long Tance Hughes has been operating a Speedy Eats drive-thru location in Natchez, Mississippi. Not nearly enough time to decide if it will be a viable business. But enough time to take some early...
Local Restaurants Rally to Support LA After Devastating Fires
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires that have ravaged parts of Southern California. The tragedy has claimed lives, destroyed homes and businesses, and left countless families struggling to recover. The Los Angeles food scene has been particularly...
The Catering Journey Part 2: Framework, Commitment, Offering
Contributing writer Jim Rand is a seasoned hospitality professional with decades of experience scaling catering operations for major brands. In this four-part series, he shares key insights to help restaurant operators tap into the catering channel for growth On the...
Serve Robotics Raises $86 Million More For Operations
If one robotics company turned the corner on 2024 with the most momentum, it would be Serve Robotics. In the year that was, its delivery robots appeared on the streets of more and more cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, announced noteworthy partnerships,...
Paytronix Analysts Make 2025 Predictions
Nobody has a crystal ball on the future, unless you’re Doc from Back To The Future. But the folks at Paytronix, the digital guest engagement platform, think they have a pretty good read on what’s to come in off-premises, according to its 2025 Trend Predictions Report....
ClearCOGS Deploys AI for Clear Forecasting
When Matt Wampler, co-founder of ClearCOGS, a company that provides AI-powered forecasting tools for restaurants, ran Jimmy John’s restaurants in the Washington, D.C., suburbs, he had an old-fashioned approach to inventory management. “A couple hours prior to close,...
Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025
As the restaurant industry adapts to shifting consumer preferences, economic challenges, and the rise of digital dining, Food On Demand explores key trends shaping the landscape in 2025. Continued closures and impact The restaurant sector has seen its fair share of...
Grocery Delivery Is On the Ascendance. Some Grocers Are Worried.
Spare a thought for the grocery executive. Not only do they have competition from other brands, now they have QSRs and third-party delivery providers seducing customers. This isn’t the 1950s. Politely carrying bags to a car isn’t enough to lock in loyalty anymore. It...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.