Last week, Dlivrd, a catering-delivery company specializing in last-mile orders, launched its first driver app. But CEO Chris Heffernan isn’t doing cartwheels about the novelty of it. “I mean it’s cool and all,” he said in an interview. But where he is up on his hands...
Let’s start with an assumption. Mobile ordering is not hard. It’s just pointing and touching. It’s not like assembling an Ikea bookshelf. But does it leave you with a smile on your face? No. Why would it? Artisan Studios CEO Tim Mitrovich thinks it...
In light of Hunger Action Month, Food On Demand took a deep dive into GiftAMeal, a company that blends philanthropy with dining, and empowers restaurants to give back to their communities. Founder and CEO Andrew Glantz said he was inspired by his deep involvement in...
Brandy Blackwell Vice President of Marketing, Another Broken Egg Cafe Brandy Blackwell actively serves as vice president and head of marketing for Another Broken Egg Cafe®, an upscale breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain with more than 100 locations spanning 16 states....
Oliver Ostertag General Manager, PAR Oliver “Oli” Ostertag has had many roles at PAR, including running the company’s international and business operations functions. Prior to joining PAR, he was a corporate attorney representing large-cap private equity sponsors in...
Sara Senatore Managing Director, Bank of America Sara is a managing director in global equity research and the senior analyst covering Restaurants. Regular Research publications include the Weekly Restaurant Spending Report, Monthly Inflation Tracker, and Monthly...
Jodi Boyce Chief Marketing Officer, Teriyaki Madness Jodi Boyce is a 25-year veteran in restaurant & franchise marketing and serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Teriyaki Madness (TMAD). Her extensive career includes stints with Smashburger, Einstein Bros...
Ashley McNamara VP, Global Marketing, Apex Order Pickup Solutions Ashley currently leads strategic marketing initiatives for Apex Order Pickup Solutions, the global leader in automated order pickup technologies that optimize labor and profitability. She works with...
Allen Beck Anna, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill As an accomplished Operations Manager with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, Allen specializes in optimizing off-premise sales and streamlining operations through effective use of technology. His expertise...
Zach Noren Director, Off-Premise GoTo Foods Zach Noren is a notable leader and voice in the food delivery industry. He is known for his expertise in both third and first-party delivery and has played a pivotal role in shaping the contemporary food delivery landscape....
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