Bringing the Heat: Rapid Grocer Delivery Food Rocket Launches Hot Meals
Food Rocket, a rapid grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, announced the launch of its first in-house hot meal delivery service in Chicago. Known for its speedy 15-minute deliveries, the startup invested over $1 million to offer customers “restaurant-level”...
Gopuff Reportedly Delays IPO After More Layoffs
Reports that Gopuff delayed its IPO and laid off more employees are the latest mile markers as the instant delivery category experiences significant challenges over the last year. The company didn’t respond to a request for details, but various stories suggest the...
Gopuff, Grubhub Partner on Big City Grocery Delivery
Grubhub announced a partnership that will bring Gopuff’s groceries, virtual restaurants, convenience goods, alcohol and household essentials to the third-largest U.S. delivery provider’s marketplace. The tie-up begins with a pilot starting immediately in New York...
France Moves to Restrict Delivery ‘Dark Stores’
In what could be a sign of things to come in other parts of the world, France is reportedly taking steps to restrict where so-called “dark stores” can locate within cities. Alternatively called micro-fulfillment centers, these locations enable delivery providers to...
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.
