by Hans Lammeman | Jan 26, 2026 | News Briefs
Dollar General Corporation, the company behind the nation’s most abundant retailer with more than 20,000 locations across 48 states, is starting 2026 by leaning further into accessibility for off-premises shoppers. The Tennessee-based general store giant...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 26, 2026 | News Briefs
Coco Robotics, a West Coast-based autonomous delivery company currently on a mission to roll out its services in urban areas across the nation, announced Jan. 14 that its artificial intelligence-powered couriers began navigating the streets of Jersey City, New...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 21, 2026 | News
Following a year where demand for drone deliveries skyrocketed, Zipline, the Bay Area company behind the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, soared past two million commercial deliveries in mid-January. The robotics firm saw U.S. deliveries grow by about 15...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 21, 2026 | News
As macroeconomic factors squeeze personal budgets nationwide, perceived value has emerged as one of the primary factors shaping consumers’ quick-service restaurant choices and habits. While this trend may appear as straightforward guidance for QSR brands...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Catering delivery platform DeliverThat announced last week that it had become a Toast integration partner, a move aimed at bridging front-of-house operations and off-premises fulfillment. Darien Terrell, DeliverThat CEO and president, said joining the Toast Partner...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 20, 2026 | News Briefs
Wonder, the New York-based parent company of Grubhub, announced Jan. 20 the acquisition of Claim, a restaurant rewards app known for exclusive weekly cash-back offers that users can redeem for dine-in or pick-up orders. The acquisition allows restaurants from...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 16, 2026 | News Briefs
Last-mile delivery tech and logistics provider dlivrd Technologies Inc. announced the acquisition of FULFLLD, a delivery platform with operations spanning more than 11,000 enterprise locations. The acquisition broadens the global base of restaurants, catering and...
by Bernadette Heier | Jan 15, 2026 | News Briefs
Walmart and drone company Wing are bringing ultra-fast drone delivery to Houston, marking a major scale-up for the service in 2026. The service is built for last-minute needs, from household essentials to groceries—with delivery times as fast as 30 minutes, according...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 14, 2026 | News Briefs
Mellow Mushroom, the self-described “psychedelic pizza franchise” headquartered in Atlanta, spent 2025 investing heavily in technology and enhancing marketing systems. In 2026, the brand anticipates reaping the benefits of last year’s initiatives, with expansion...
by Hans Lammeman | Jan 14, 2026 | News Briefs
Ohio-based digital ordering solutions provider Onosys announced Jan. 13 a partnership with Qu, a commerce platform also focused on serving restaurant operators. Onosys, which caters to fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, has received its official...