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On-demand food delivery is a service that allows customers to order food from restaurants and have it delivered to their homes or offices. Customers can typically place orders through a mobile app or website, and a third-party driver then provides the food.
On-demand food delivery has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the rise of smartphones and the convenience of having food delivered to your door. Some popular on-demand food delivery services include Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates.
Supply chain software startup Flexport has decided to lay off approximately 20% of its global workforce. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen communicated this decision to the staff, and the layoffs are expected to commence on Friday. The move comes as part of a series of changes within the company, especially since […]
Domino’s Pizza, on Thursday, revealed an unexpected decline in its quarterly same-store sales. However, the company remains optimistic about a resurgence in U.S. demand. They are banking on their revamped loyalty program and various promotional offers to counterbalance the diminishing benefits of their elevated menu prices. The news is “Domino’s […]
Written by David Jones, a policy analyst, economist, and fellow at the Canadian Centre for Health Economics, this article delves into the rise and dominance of Uber in the tech industry and its journey toward profitability. Key Points: The article concludes with the assertion that while Uber’s profitability is likely […]
Waitrose, a prominent supermarket under the John Lewis Partnership, is reportedly discussing selling its groceries through the e-commerce giant’s platform with Amazon. This move is a strategy to attract more customers and regain market share. The Sunday Telegraph revealed this potential third-party deal, noting that Amazon had recently forged a […]
TouchBistro and DoorDash have collaborated to integrate TouchBistro Online Ordering with DoorDash Drive, offering restaurants a streamlined, flat-fee delivery solution. This integration removes the need for restaurants to maintain an in-house delivery fleet, allowing them to utilize DoorDash’s network of local drivers for order fulfillment. The integration comes at no […]
Ghost Kitchen Brands freshly prepares well-known food brands in one kitchen and location, optimized for online delivery and pick up. Ghost Kitchen Brands (GKB) recently announced it is teaming up with Walmart Canada, its first partnership with a big-box retailer to bring one-stop meal pickup and delivery to more Canadians. […]
Rapid grocery delivery service Getir has entered into a Europe-wide collaboration with Uber, enabling Uber Eats users to order groceries via the Getir platform. Starting today, Getir’s dark stores are available on the Uber Eats app in the UK, with plans to expand to the Netherlands and Germany in the […]
In a recent TrendTalk webinar by Rational on July 6, 2022, industry experts gathered to discuss the evolution and future of ghost kitchens. The panel included representatives from successful ghost kitchen startups and restaurant chains who shared their experiences and insights into this rapidly growing sector. Melina Michna, co-founder of […]
In a sudden turn of events, the ghost kitchen startup Butler Hospitality ceased its operations in May, laying off nearly 1,000 employees without much notice. Despite raising $50 million in funding and recently announcing plans to expand into new cities, including Denver and Los Angeles, the company folded abruptly, leaving […]
Nextbite, once a thriving virtual restaurant company, has faced several setbacks, including multiple layoffs and selling its technology arm, Ordermark, to UrbanPiper, an Indian company. Recently, it was acquired by SBE CEO Sam Nazarian, the leader of its former competitor, C3, marking a significant consolidation in the virtual restaurant sector. […]