by Adam Wahlberg | Mar 26, 2025 | News
When Dilip Rao was hit by a car while walking in New York City in 2014, he thought his life was over. In fact, it was just beginning. On that day he suffered a concussion and other injuries, which took several months to heal. Suddenly, his fast-paced life as an...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 26, 2025 | News, Outstanding Operators
Jason’s Deli is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. With 40 years of catering experience and a reputation for high-quality food, Jason’s Deli has developed the right strategies to balance dine-in and off-premises operations. The fast-casual brand has 239...
by Peter Backman | Mar 25, 2025 | News
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. The global rapid (or...
by Adam Wahlberg | Mar 25, 2025 | Automation, News
Ross Cronin speaks from his Dublin office, with rain pelting his window. He’s used to it. “We really only have one season,” he said with a laugh. “Our summer is only a few days.” But the rain isn’t darkening his mood about the pending launch of RocketBox, his company...
by Adam Wahlberg | Mar 24, 2025 | News, Outstanding Operators
Jack in the Box is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. It wasn’t that long ago when Jack in the Box, known for its jumbo smash burger and 24-hour breakfast menu, did only 1 to 2 percent of digital sales. That’s not jack. But it’s no jackpot. Today things are...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Andrew Martino Founder | CEO gtk Andrew Martino is a seasoned hospitality professional with a rich background in restaurant management, concept development, and food technology. A New Jersey native, Andrew began his hospitality career while attending Syracuse...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Brett Spiegel VP of Direct Ordering, Checkmate Brett Spiegel is the VP of Direct Ordering at Checkmate, a top provider of ordering solutions for restaurants. With over a decode of restaurant technology experience, he has developed advanced digital ordering systems for...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Andy Freivogel CEO Science On Call Andy is co-founder and CEO of Science On Call, an AI-powered, lightning-fast help desk providing holistic support to restaurants, including the entire tech stack as well as common operational challenges. Andy lives in Oak Park, IL...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Jennifer Dodd CEO, Main Squeeze Juice Co. Jennifer is the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., a brand that’s redefining health and wellness with every bottle, bowl, and smoothie. Main Squeeze Juice Co. are the trailblazers in the nutritious lifestyle movement and Jen is...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Julie Wade Sr. Director of Marketing Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Julie currently leads marketing for Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, an elevated fast-casual brand with over 100 locations headquartered in Birmingham, AL. Since becoming the head of marketing...