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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.
Uber Eats Launches New Feature to Tackle Hard-to-Find Locations for Couriers
Uber Eats live location feature is designed to help couriers navigate potentially challenging delivery locations, such as parks and playgrounds.
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.
CAVA Plans to Launch New Loyalty Program, Delve Further into Automation this Year
The fast-casual chain is looking at AI to streamline kitchen operations as digital orders account for 36 percent of total revenue.
Outstanding Operator: ClusterTruck
ClusterTruck is recognized for its streamlined delivery process, fueled by a robust back-end software and driver-first mentality.
CVS Pharmacy Items Now Available on Grubhub
CVS is the newest addition to Grubhub’s convenience offerings, which also include GoPuff, 7-Eleven, and Rite Aid.
Outstanding Operator: Dog Haus
Taking Dog Haus’ digital prowess to the next level is among the top priorities under new CEO Michael Montagano.
Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Wants to Change the Way Restaurants Operate with Kernel
The plant-based, cashier-less eatery has no seating and is operated mostly by robotics.
Auntie Anne’s, Jamba Parent Announces Rebrand to GoTo Foods
Focus Brands is rebranding as GoTo Foods, CEO Jim Holthouser announced Tuesday at the Focus Brands No Limits Conference in Las Vegas to a crowd of the company’s franchisees.
Food On Demand Topics
Finance
Danny Meyer, Amir Hudda on Qu’s EHI Investment
For Qu CEO Amir Hudda, the recent funding from Danny Meyer’s EHI fund is transformative.
Research
Report Predicts Doubling of North American Delivery Market
A new market report from Research and Markets says the North American online food delivery market could more than double by 2028.
The Deliverers
Uber Eats Launches New Feature to Tackle Hard-to-Find Locations for Couriers
Uber Eats live location feature is designed to help couriers navigate potentially challenging delivery locations, such as parks and playgrounds.
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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.