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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.
Uber Eats Expands Robotic Delivery to Japan
Deliveries are expected to begin in part of Tokyo by the end of March 2024, via Cartken’s “Model C” autonomous, sidewalk robot.
Toast Lays Off 550 Employees Amid Restructuring
The Boston-based, restaurant technology company states the cuts are part of a restructuring plan to lower operating costs.
Outstanding Operator: Wow Bao
The Chicago-based Asian brand is no stranger to innovation, consistently pushing the envelope with omnichannel creativity and expansion in non-traditional formats.
Outstanding Operator: Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
Since its inception, the pizza chain has continued modernizing operations, staying up-to-date with trends in consumer behavior and off-premises ordering.
Inspire Brands Buys Delivery Tech Platform Vromo
The move is part of Inspire Brands’ strategic plan to make delivery channels more profitable. Vromo serves as a management software, helping brands operate delivery at scale while providing the end customer with branded delivery tracking.
Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million Funding Round
The recent round of investments will be used to further develop AI as well as tech and wireless charging infrastructure.
Robots Are Coming, but Restaurant Automation Is Far From Easy
Despite the hurdles in restaurant robotics, many bigger fast food and fast casual brands remain committed to advancing the technology, as experts say automation in the industry is inevitable.
Grubhub Partners with My Place Hotels to Offer Food Delivery
Through the partnership, My Place guests can order on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes around each property.
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Finance
DoorDash Posts Best Quarter Since IPO
DoorDash shares rallied 20 percent after reporting double-digit increases in total orders and revenue.
Research
American Dining Habits Lean Towards Takeout, Delivery as Convenience Trumps All
Since the onset of the pandemic, consumers are sticking to their takeout and delivery trends, according to a survey by U.S. Foods.
The Deliverers
Uber Eats Launches Driverless Food Delivery with Waymo
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are now delivering Uber Eats orders to consumers in the Phoenix-area.
Best Practices
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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.
