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Outstanding Operator: Sweetgreen
The chain is being recognized for its cutting-edge technology and off-premises strategies that are aimed at meeting consumers where they are.
Bojangles Joins Forces with Bikky for Digital Transformation
Bojangles has partnered with Bikky for their data and analytics services with plans to implement the technology in all 800 locations.
Outstanding Operator: Blaze Pizza
The pizza chain is being recognized for implementing guest-centric strategies to attract and retain loyal customers and more.
C3’s Sam Nazarian Talks Purchase of Kitchen United Assets, Outlook on Ghost Kitchen Space
Sam Nazarian, CEO of digital restaurant company C3 and sbe hospitality group, has acquired Kitchen United’s IP and ghost kitchen-related assets.
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.
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Finance
Uber’s Revenue Up 11 Percent as Delivery, New Verticals Rise
Uber slightly missed analyst expectations, but posted growth in active users and delivery bookings.
Research
Tillster’s Report Details Diner Expectations for Dine-in and Delivery
Tillster’s new “Phygital Index Report” sheds new light on what diners are thinking for delivered and in-person restaurant experiences.
The Deliverers
Robomart Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans for Autonomous Store-hailing Fleet
California startup establishes Autonomous Retail Collective as it scales beyond Los Angeles.
Best Practices
What are your peers doing in delivery? Get some of the best practices out there.
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.
