How CoffeeNow brews delivery in a cup

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

In this two-part series, we highlight two emerging businesses, Sunfly and CoffeeNow, as the next wave of beverage-brand startups. Here's a look at CoffeeNow…

DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17B deal as Q3 revenue climbs 34%

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

October 29, 2026

The $17B deal comes on the heels of DoorDash's record-breaking Q3 results.

First ezCater, now Instacart? Delivery's consolidation wave keeps rolling

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

If DoorDash and Instacart come together, what gets better for the operator?

Uber’s ezCater deal puts catering growth, margins and customer loyalty in focus

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Uber's agreement to buy ezCater could put workplace catering in front of a much larger audience. For restaurant operators, however, the announcement raises a…

Uber to purchase ezCater in $2.3B deal

October 6, 2026

Uber has agreed to acquire workplace catering platform ezCater in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.3 billion, a move that will expand Uber Eats deeper into…

Closing the gap between order ready and order in hand

Why the last mile costs operators more than they think. The gap between order ready and order in hand is part of the operation that affects labor efficiency…

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Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Dunkin’ partnership

September 3, 2026

Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a new partnership with Dunkin', the company has announced in a news release. The partnership will…

Restaurant chains lean into Labor Day deals with Grubhub giveaways

September 3, 2026

Restaurant chains are leaning into delivery-driven promotions to capture Labor Day weekend spending, using limited-time freebies, buy-one-get-one offers and…

Houston TX Hot Chicken, Manaha Fresh, Craveworthy show how to deliver like a pro

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will share how to manage the complexities of delivery.

How Linerless Labels Improve QSR Beverage Operations

As beverage programs evolve, QSR operators need solutions that scale with speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Iconex linerless beverage labels keep critical order…

Miso Robotics Just Became the Food Industry's Largest AI and Robotics Patent Holder

Miso Robotics acquired 300+ patents from Zume Pizza, the food robotics pioneer that raised $450M before closing in 2023. The deal makes Miso the food…

Fast food still cheaper than casual dining, but delivery fees erase gap, study finds

June 22, 2026

A quick-service restaurant meal is still less than half the price of casual dining at the menu level, but delivery markups, platform fees and tips can erase…

The 'people-first' philosophy that turned a broke delivery driver into Domino’s largest U.S. franchisee

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Former delivery driver Brian Bailey scaled his Domino’s franchise from a single New Mexico location into a massive 160-store empire by maintaining a strict…

Off-premise blitz: Turning pandemic survival tactics into long-term growth engines

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Industry leaders at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted how the shift from convenience to a permanent off-premise model requires a…

Papa Johns, Wing launch drone delivery pilot in North Carolina

May 11, 2026

Papa Johns and Wing have launched a pilot program to deliver food by drone, beginning with a selection of toasted sandwiches for customers in the Charlotte…

Little Caesars, Flytrex partner for 1st drone meal delivery

April 23, 2026

Little Caesars and Flytrex have partnered to expand drone delivery services with the introduction of a new aircraft capable of transporting meals for an entire…

Grubhub eliminating fees on orders over $50

February 5, 2026

Grubhub is moving to eliminate the industry's most persistent pain point by waiving delivery and service fees on larger orders, a shift the company will debut…

5 ways Super Bowl delivery success translates to year-round revenue

by Alex Vasilkin — Co-Founder & CEO, Cartwheel

By leveraging AI dispatch, hybrid fulfillment models and transparent communication, pizza operators can transform the extreme logistical pressure of Super Bowl…

Optimizing off-premise orders

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit held in San Diego, California from March 16 to 18, restaurant veterans will chat about how to…

Mini! MGA’s Miniverse shrinks Taco Bell to miniature with Make It Mini Collection

January 9, 2026

Just as fans can customize any delicious item at Taco Bell, MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Taco Bell collection invites them to do the same in miniature toy…