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Grubhub Adds 60 More Campuses, Sees Avenue as Growth Driver
Despite a decline in overall order volume, one segment of Grubhub continues to see significant growth, all thanks to students.
Coco’s Hybrid Fleet of Food Delivery Robots Poised for Major Urban Rollout
Through partnership with Uber Eats, Coco’s robots are making deliveries for Los Angeles-area restaurants including Dog Haus.
DoorDash Tackles Delivery Fraud with New Updates
To address delivery fraud, DoorDash is requiring some customers to enter a PIN upon order retrieval.
KFC Tests New Tech in Orlando
KFC is using Orlando as ground zero for new digital innovations around its kiosks and drive-thru.
Chick-fil-A Takes Drive-Thru to New Heights, Literally
We take a deep dive into Chick-fil-A’s latest drive-thru only restaurant, that features four-lanes and conveyer belts.
Curbit Partners With Microsoft for AI and Pushes for 100,000 Restaurants
Curbit offers to set up machine-learning programs for restaurants deluged with data.
The Future of Meal Delivery Might Be Cargo Bikes
The next fleet of delivery vehicles might not be cars but bikes. Plenty of states are offering incentives.
Mealogic Launches a Food-as-Medicine B2B Platform
Mealogic doesn’t make the dietary plan meals. But it can get them to you.
Starship Delivery Bots Head to New U.S. Campuses
Georgia Tech and University of New Mexico are among the new schools gaining Starship’s robotic deliveries.
Could DoorDash’s New Discount Programs Pose a Revenue Challenge for Restaurants?
Restaurants must offer a minimum 25 percent discount on at least five or more items to participate in new Happy Hour and Lunch Specials programs.
Yum Brands Bets Big on Tech: Digital Sales Up and Voice AI Expansion Ahead
The company, home to brands such as Taco Bell and KFC remains bullish on tech as a key driver of growth. And is set to automate hundreds of drive-thrus.
Serve Robotics and Shake Shack: A Hollywood Romance in the Making
There are currently 100 of these robots moseying around Los Angeles. More are coming.
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Finance
Delivery Hero Prepares To Write a Lot of Zeros
Delivery Hero gets hit with a whopper of a fine from the European Commission.
Research
Two New Polls Underscore Importance of Kiosks and Loyalty Programs
There is consensus among diners and operators that kiosks and loyalty programs are effective, according to two recent industry polls.
The Deliverers
Grubhub Adds 60 More Campuses, Sees Avenue as Growth Driver
Despite a decline in overall order volume, one segment of Grubhub continues to see significant growth, all thanks to students.
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PizzaForno Brings the First Pizza Vending Machine To California
PizzaForno is making hot pizza available to Rancho Cordova consumers 24/7 and with no tipping required.
