Gyro to introduce delivery robot for hotels, restaurants

January 3, 2023

Gyro, a provider of sense and motion control mobility products, has introduced its Distribution Robot to provide 24/7 delivery of room services in hotels and…

Value, support makes Little Caesars attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has been a privately held company since its founding in 1959. Typically a private company, Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro sat down with…

Investing in digital guest experience ordering platform pays short and long-term dividends

Many restaurants today rely on the steady influx of takeout orders, especially in the limited order and fast casual sectors. So, Investing in a digital guest…

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Starbird, Fuku, Atomic Wings leaders talk love-hate relationship with delivery apps

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Brand leaders offer insight on managing third-party delivery apps and the brand app and hurdling challenges.

Ice Cream Now, 16 Handles execs to discuss delivery at virtual event

October 28, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

How Zalat Pizza exclusively uses third-party delivery with success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Arguing the pros and cons of using third-party delivery services can be futile. Many restaurateurs agree that you simply need to be on these platforms if you…

How Red’s Savoy Built a Digital Storefront of the Future

This webinar will take you through digital storefront best practices. You’ll learn about the importance of menu design and testing, how to streamline the…

ClusterTruck founder rolls out self-tested delivery platform

September 7, 2022

Chris Baggott and Meredith Sandland have created Empower Delivery, a software company that allows delivery-centric restaurants to profitably and sustainably…

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

Blaze Pizza CEO: Pizzaverse tech still growing, staffing can be addressed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw addressed the rise in technology and current staffing challenges.

DoorDash, Uber Eats face slowing growth

July 21, 2022

Food delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing slow growth after two years of massive growth due to COVID-19 and making a big marketing push to get back…

Franchisee to open first Taco Bell Go Mobile unit

July 14, 2022

A Taco Bell franchisee will open the first Taco Bell Go Mobile location on the West Coast. Diversified Restaurants Group, a multi-brand QSR restaurant…

Star Micronics Introduces Sticky Label Kiosk Printer, The New SK1-311 SK

The newest kiosk printer by Star Micronics is made for repositionable linerless label paper, perfect for the food and self-service industries.

Happy Joe’s taps Goldbelly for national delivery

May 26, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is tapping Goldbelly to make its pizza creations available nationwide.

Fries, American cuisine are tops with order-out diners

May 25, 2022

When it comes to ordering out food Americans love their fries and American cuisine. And consumers are loving delivery services, with 83% ordering delivery as…

Uber taps autonomous cars, robots for Cali cities, adding car charge feature into app

May 18, 2022

Uber is launching pilot food delivery strategies, tapping robots and autonomous cars, in two California cities and also deploying an electric vehicle charging…

DoorDash expanding store footprint on Long Island

May 17, 2022

Food delivery company DoorDash is getting ready to open two DashMart convenience stores on Long Island, New York.

Carry-out losing traction thanks to delivery, drive-thru options

May 13, 2022

More restaurant customers than ever are visiting the drive-thru and using delivery services compared to carrying out food orders.

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…