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Online Ordering Platform ChowNow Acquires Cuboh
ChowNow merges with Cuboh in an effort to expand online ordering and marketing tools for restaurants.
Robomart Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans for Autonomous Store-hailing Fleet
California startup establishes Autonomous Retail Collective as it scales beyond Los Angeles.
Uber Eats Launches Driverless Food Delivery with Waymo
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are now delivering Uber Eats orders to consumers in the Phoenix-area.
ASAP Food Delivery Ceases Operations, Files Bankruptcy
ASAP, formerly known as Waitr, shuttered its food and delivery operations Tuesday and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
A Look at Global Municipal Restrictions on Restaurant Delivery
Municipal restrictions on restaurant delivery have become increasingly significant as the food delivery sector continues its global boom.
DoorDash, Wing Launch Drone Delivery in U.S.
The service will be available in Christiansburg, VA and will allow patrons to order selected menu items from Wendy’s for drone delivery.
Virtual Dining Concepts Acquires Man vs Fries
Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC) has acquired Man vs Fries, a delivery-first brand that serves up creative French-fry based meals.
Loop Raises 6M to Increase Third-Party Delivery Profits for Restaurants
The company has experienced fast growth with their AI-powered back-office platform that helps restaurants account for the logistical and financial challenges often associated with third-party delivery.
Marc Lore’s Wonder Opens the First of Four Food Halls Inside Walmart
The tech entrepreneur is bringing Wonder’s chef-driven meals to the masses as his ghost kitchen-style concept continues to evolve.
Outstanding Operator: Papa Johns
The world’s third-largest pizza chain is recognized for embracing new ways of learning, adapting to changing customer habits and exploring modern technology for each part of its business.
Flybuy Aims to Erase Restaurant Wait Times Via AI-Driven Solution
Flybuy Connect aims to eliminate restaurant wait times and provide a more accurate handoff for drive-thru, pickup or delivery orders.
Hungry House, MegaBite Merge to Form BiteLabs
The merged entity’s goal is to bring its chef-inspired, digitally forward fast casual offering across the Americas.
Food On Demand Topics
Finance
Around the Restaurant Industry at RFDC
Stagnant foot traffic, an uneven post-COVID recovery, the rise of automation, and a drive for experiences over things were the key themes at this year’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference.
Research
A Look at Delivery Subscription Services Across the World
Delivery subscription services are a staple in the USA, but the situation differs outside of North America.
The Deliverers
Cunningham Restaurant Group Takes Control of Delivery by Ditching Third-Party Apps
After facing frustrations with third-party delivery apps, a Midwest operator launches direct delivery from a central kitchen.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
Mad Greens CEO Talks New Restaurant Prototype, Outlook on Drone Delivery
CEO Darden Coors discusses Mad Greens’ digital forward restaurant design, drone delivery and franchise opportunities.