Outstanding Operator: Mamma Ramona’s
Mamma Ramona’s is Food On Demand’s next Outstanding Operator. The smaller pizza chain is recognized for consistently testing and implementing new technologies from robots to software—all amid a goal to build an automated pizzeria powerhouse. In 2020, just...
Serve Robotics Hauls In $40M and Prepares to Put 2,000 Robots on Streets
A Serve robot can deliver all manner of restaurant items, from burritos to salads, but could it handle an order of $40 million? That is what shareholders delivered to the robotics company last Thursday when the company debuted on the stock exchange. The haul brings...
Outstanding Operator: Craveworthy Brands
Craveworthy Brands is Food On Demand’s next Outstanding Operator. The multi-concept platform partners with new and emerging fast-casual brands to help them grow. Founded in 2022 by Gregg Majewski, the company brings together a stacked portfolio of options for its...Ryan Ramseyer, General Manager, Remy Robotics
Ryan Ramseyer General Manager, Remy Robotics Ryan Ramseyer is the US General Manager of Remy Robotics, a visionary company leveraging robotics and AI to transform the food industry. Ryan oversees the go-to-market strategy and execution for the company, including the...
Two New Polls Underscore Importance of Kiosks and Loyalty Programs
Two significant industry surveys recently came out, one voicing the opinions of consumers and the other operators, both revealing agreement in two areas: kiosks and loyalty programs. Tillster polled more than 1,000 U.S.-based quick-service and fast-casual diners about...
Panera and Jet’s Pizza To Offer Drone Delivery in Select Markets
If you are a consumer in the greater Seattle area craving one of Panera’s tasty soups, or a diner in Detroit hankering for a slice from Jet’s Pizza, you will soon be able to look to the skies for sustenance through a new drone-delivery option. Flynn Group, the largest...
Olo, Sparkfly Partner to Offer Real-Time Engagement Ecosystem
Retail technology solutions company Sparkfly announced its partnership with Olo, a top restaurant technology provider. Sparkfly’s technology promises a higher degree of personalization and rewards for Olo’s brands as the two platforms work together. The integration...
Wendy’s Dynamic Pricing Controversy Sparks Industry Shift Towards Menu Optimization
The uproar Wendy’s faced regarding its alleged intention to introduce surge pricing at hundreds of its fast-food restaurants could have spelled doom for dynamic pricing startups like Juicer. However, rather than causing setbacks, the controversy surrounding...Kimberly Carducci, Director of Catering, Freebirds World Burrito
Kimberly Carducci Director of Catering, Freebirds World Burrito Kimberly Carducci has been on the Catering Team with Freebirds for over 5 years, starting as a Catering Sales Assistant and now the Director of Catering. In her current role, she leads the Catering Sales...
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.