delivery

Local Kitchens raises $40M to open more high-tech food halls

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 25, 2024

The 12-unit multi-brand restaurant chain plans to expand into Southern California with its enlightened take on the ghost kitchen model.

Operations

Grubhub makes a bold move into grocery delivery

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 25, 2024

Retail Watch: The third-party delivery platform is joining forces with Albertsons, adding more than 1,800 supermarkets to its offerings.

Technology

NYC bill would allow third-party delivery commissions of up to 43%

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2024

Delivery apps said the expanded fees would allow restaurants to opt in to additional marketing services. A restaurant group called it a “pay to play” scheme.

Technology

How restaurants can get more customers to order direct

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 11, 2024

Discounts and order tracking can entice guests to use a restaurant’s app over a third party, according to new data from HungerRush.

Technology

Wonder taps food manufacturer FreshRealm to prep its meals

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2024

The partnership will allow the food hall delivery chain to scale up production as it looks to reach 90 locations by the end of 2025.

Premium

Marketing

Where are Simone Biles fans going to eat this Olympics?

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 03, 2024

Reality Check: Restaurants will be competing for attention this year with the Summer Games and political advertising. It could be a test of whether digital marketing, and loyalty programs in particular, can deliver on their promise.

Technology