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...
UrbanPiper Completes Ordermark Integration and Aims for U.S. Growth
After India-based restaurant technology firm UrbanPiper acquired similar American company Ordermark in June 2023, it had its first foothold into the U.S. market. This was big. But the company knew not to rush things. Before it did anything else, it went on a listening...
DoorDash Delivers Grant To Organic Soup Kitchen in Santa Barbara
When it comes to playing a role in eradicating food insecurity, DoorDash is doing more than walking the talk: through its non-profit arm Project DASH, it’s often driving the discussion, most recently with a $2,500 Project Dash Impact Grant to Organic Soup Kitchen in...
CFOs Marvel at Strength of Third-Party Delivery
When Robert Linder, CFO of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a casual-dining chain that operates 52 restaurants in eight states, was asked about his brand’s off-premises performance for 2024 at the recent Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, he expressed...
Par Technology Acquires Delaget to Enhance Operational Insights
Point-of-sale provider PAR Technology has paid $132 million to acquire Delaget, a restaurant analytics platform. The deal, which closed on December 31, 2024, marks a significant step in PAR’s efforts to expand its service offerings to restaurant operators. Founded in...
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.