DoorDash rolls out alcohol delivery to 20 states

Customers can toggle to the alcohol tab in the company's app to search for beverages from restaurants, grocery stores, local retailers and convenience stores.

By Julie Littman • Sept. 20, 2021

NYC pauses restaurant data-sharing law

The city agreed not to enforce the contested statute until the case filed by DoorDash is resolved, according to court documents filed Monday.

By Julie Littman • Updated Oct. 5, 2021

Chick-fil-A to launch 3 virtual concepts in Nashville

This fall, guests ordering from the chain's delivery kitchen concept Little Blue Menu can order from Flock & Farm, Garden Day and Outfox Wings, as well as menu items from Chick-fil-A. 

By Julie Littman • Sept. 15, 2021

Uber Eats, Postmates deploy tiered pricing structures

The delivery platforms' 15%, 25% and 30% commission plans mirror a DoorDash offering launched in April, and come as some markets enact permanent delivery fee caps.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 13, 2021

Delivery companies sue New York City over permanent 15% fee cap

DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub filed a joint lawsuit on Thursday claiming that price controls ultimately harm restaurants, couriers and consumers.

By Julie Littman • Sept. 10, 2021

Jollibee debuts mobile kitchen with DoorDash in push for North American expansion

The two companies collaborated on the design, turning a flatbed trailer into a customized working kitchen with fryers, utility connectivity, storage and refrigeration.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 2, 2021

California bill would allow restaurants to set menu prices on delivery platforms

AB 286 would also require aggregators to show customers and restaurants itemized cost breakdowns of third-party fees and commissions.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 2, 2021

Chicago accuses Grubhub, DoorDash of deceptive business practices

The city claims the platforms advertise services from non-partner restaurants without their consent and bait and switch customers with steep delivery fees. Both companies deny these allegations.

By Alicia Kelso , Julie Littman • Aug. 30, 2021

New York City Council passes permanent 15% delivery fee cap

Once the legislation is signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Big Apple will join San Francisco as the only two cities to make delivery commission caps permanent.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 27, 2021

Perkins debuts virtual bakery brand

Restaurants carrying the Bakery by Perkins virtual concept during its test phase experienced a bakery category sales increase of 10% to 20%.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 26, 2021

TGI Fridays owner makes a $10M bet on C3's virtual brands

The investment, which is part of an $80 million funding round secured by C3 earlier this month, will bring the virtual brand creator's concepts to TriArtisan Capital's three restaurant brands to help boost revenue. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 23, 2021

California judge overturns Prop 22, causing a setback for delivery firms

The judge ruled Friday the law is unconstitutional because it undermines the legislature's ability to grant workers' compensation rights to delivery and rideshare drivers.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 23, 2021

Brinker adds second virtual brand to product lineup

Maggiano's Italian Classics is currently in 250 restaurants, but is expected to be in 900 units by the end of the year and generate sales over $100 million. 

By Julie Littman • Aug. 19, 2021

Slice launches tiered service packages for independent pizzerias

The platform's "essentials" offering includes an in-app listing, rewards and marketing, while more features are available for the "premium" and "complete" models, such as a customized website. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 18, 2021

Grubhub replaces phone orders with assisted ordering feature

The service could potentially be a solution for the company's ongoing issues with orders placed over the phone, which have led to legislative changes in New York City. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 12, 2021

Burger King parent leads $14M investment in home-cooked delivery company

Restaurant Brands International will use its financial backing of WoodSpoon to learn more about new service modes and emerging trends as it dives deeper into digital guest engagements.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 11, 2021

Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

The city began investigating the aggregator after workers complained that it failed to provide paid sick and safe time, violating a pandemic-era ordinance. 

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2021

IHOP explores virtual brands, new loyalty program

A delivery-only model could leverage the breakfast chain's current infrastructure, which includes two full kitchens in about 70% of its restaurants.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 6, 2021

DoorDash users can now add food from c-stores to their restaurant orders

The DoubleDash feature allows consumers to add items from nearby stores, like 7-Eleven and Wawa, to their original purchase without additional delivery fees or minimums. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 5, 2021

Kitchen United partners with Kroger to open in-store ghost kitchens

The first location will debut inside a Ralphs in Los Angeles this fall, and each site will offer up to six local, regional or national brands. 

By Julie Littman • Aug. 4, 2021

Gopuff raises another $1B to fuel rapid growth

The company, which is now valued at $15 billion, will use the funding to expand to new locations and offer fresh meal delivery through Gopuff Kitchens.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2021

New York City Council extends 15% delivery fee cap until 2022

The legislation is part of a package of bills that would tighten third-party food delivery restrictions, including barring non-partner listings.

By Alicia Kelso • July 30, 2021

Wingstop accelerates ghost kitchen push into Manhattan

The fast causal chain plans to open 25 locations in the market that will be a mix of traditional units and digital-only kitchens. 

By Julie Littman • July 29, 2021

DoorDash opens second shared kitchen facility

At its new pop-up facility in San Jose, California, the company will provide help with hiring, training and operations for partner brands as part of its DoorDash Kitchens Full Service model. 

By Julie Littman • July 29, 2021

Grubhub to absorb Seamless brand following Just Eat transaction

In addition to the single-brand strategy, Grubhub will focus heavily on growing in its strongest metro areas, like Chicago and New York City.

By Julie Littman • July 19, 2021