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...
Voice AI Provider Presto Shifts to Private Ownership After Sale
Presto Automation, a provider of voice AI technology for the restaurant industry, has sold its assets to a venture capital group led by Remus Capital. The deal closed in December and includes an $18 million capital inclusion to support the company’s growth and...
DoorDash Partners with Ibotta to Bring Personalized Discounts to Consumers
DoorDash consumers can expect to see more personalized promotions on the platform. The third-party delivery giant has partnered with Ibotta, North America’s largest digital promotions network. This will bring Ibotta’s extensive catalog of digital promotions and...
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.