Uber Eats serving up virtual kitchens in Paris, Bloomberg reports

Kitchen rental companies offer restaurateurs a new way to test menu items with a smaller investment as momentum for delivery-only concepts grow. 

By Julie Littman • March 13, 2019

Papa John's takes DoorDash partnership nationwide

The move follows Pizza Hut's pilot with Grubhub, and could signal a sea change in the pizza delivery space as brands try to wrestle share from growing third-party aggregators and the QSR heavyweights leveraging their technology. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 13, 2019

Waitr looks to add reservations, loyalty programs

The delivery platform, which focuses on single-unit restaurants and independent chains, has consistently grown since its launch in 2013. But its new plans could bring it head-to-head with heavyweights like OpenTable. 

By Kevin Whiteley • March 11, 2019

Postmates integrates reviews from The Infatuation

Lines between review, reservation and delivery sites are blurring as diner demand for convenience grows, but it's unclear if this offering will be enough to gain long-term converts. 

By Kevin Whiteley • March 8, 2019

Famous Dave's to test ghost restaurant, virtual kitchen concepts

The barbecue chain joins Red Robin, Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's as it rolls out delivery-only concepts to strengthen its off-premise push.  

By Julie Littman • March 6, 2019

Poke concept Sweetfin partners with Postmates for delivery

Deliveries of raw fish bowls have skyrocked, with Grubhub reporting a 205% year-over-year jump in orders last year, but questions remain about the food safety risks that come with transportation by third-party platforms. 

By Alicia Kelso • March 4, 2019

Ingredion CEO talks designing ingredients with delivery in mind

Ensuring that the taste and quality of delivered food matches what is found in restaurants is no easy task, but Jim Zallie said the on-the-go eating trend has created "tremendous growth opportunities" for his company. 

By Christopher Doering • March 4, 2019

Domino's value offerings protect it from third-party delivery threat, report says

While rivals Pizza Hut and Papa John's test the waters with outside delivery partners, Domino's is still focusing on in-house technology to improve its efficiency and guest experience.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 28, 2019

Delivery throws restaurants a lifeline during extreme weather

Heat waves and snow storms can cripple sales for restaurants that rely on dine-in traffic, but delivery partnerships can help squeeze new growth opportunities out of inclement conditions. 

By Julie Littman • Feb. 27, 2019

Pizza Hut to test delivery bots with FedEx

The company could get a competitive edge with this partnership as it becomes the first national pizza chain to test autonomous delivery robots.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 27, 2019

Uber Eats strengthens position in UK delivery, plans to leave India

Ahead of a potential IPO, the aggregator is gunning for more market share in the U.K., while it pulls out of other overseas markets to help turn a profit.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 26, 2019

GetSwift's farm-to-table, scheduling tech deals solidify its last-mile offering

As more companies look to improve their delivery operations, they have found that they also need staffing solutions such as scheduling to go along with it.  

Feb. 22, 2019

Just Eat to drop restaurants with a 'zero' hygiene rating

The food delivery platform will invest $1.3 million in helping partner businesses improve food safety protocol after a BBC investigation found rodent carcasses and droppings at some locations. 

By Kevin Whiteley • Feb. 21, 2019

Delivery mobile app market to hit $16.6B in 2023, report says

Allied Market Research predicts that the global segment is expected to grow at an annual rate of close to 30%, driven by rising internet penetration, standard of living and mobile usage. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 20, 2019

Blaze Pizza aims to go public, compete with Domino's

Co-founder Rick Wetzel said the fast casual chain may be eyeing an IPO within the next two years, and is adding 14-inch pizzas alongside its personal pies to support its delivery growth plans. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 15, 2019

How in-house delivery gives Jimmy John's greater control

The sandwich chain's refusal to team with third-party services allows it to focus on quality food and service, ShiftPixy CEO Scott Absher writes.  

By Scott Absher • Feb. 15, 2019

Why is Pizza Hut testing delivery with Grubhub?

The surprising move marks the first partnership between a major pizza brand and a third-party delivery service, and it's unclear how it will benefit the chain — especially since it's shaved down delivery times.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 13, 2019

DoorDash tops $7B valuation with new funding

The delivery company has raised $400 million, which could boost its market position as rivals Uber and Postmates seek IPOs.

By Julie Littman • Updated Feb. 22, 2019

Postmates to join Grubhub on the stock market after confidential IPO

The company, which is expected to record $400 million in revenue in 2018, could stake a bigger claim in the competitive delivery market with more investor backing. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 8, 2019

Q1 delivery report: Brands doubling down on off-premise

Restaurant heavyweights have announced changes to their off-premise initiatives and disclosed how third-party delivery partnerships impact sales. Catch up with news from Darden Restaurants, Del Taco and more.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Updated March 22, 2019

IHOP and DoorDash cook up 'Pancizza' stunt for National Pizza Day

Pizza-sized pancakes will be available for delivery in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York later this week.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 7, 2019

Digital restaurant ordering expected to triple by 2020

Restaurant apps or websites lead the trend by processing 70% of orders while the other 30% were completed through third-party apps or other types of apps/websites.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 5, 2019

Delivery dilemma: Are in-house innovations or third-party aggregates best?

As demand intensifies, restaurants are faced with a crucial decision: Scale up quickly with aggregates and lose influence over customers, or develop costly proprietary technology that maintains control over diner data.

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 4, 2019

BJ's partners with DoorDash for 'Super Sick Monday'

The free delivery and video campaign was inspired by the 14 million people who reportedly call in sick to work the Monday after the Super Bowl.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 1, 2019

Take-out app Ritual to triple restaurant partnerships in 2019

By the end of the year, the app — which helps local businesses ramp up their digital offerings — will be available in 50 cities globally and will partner with 15,000 restaurants. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 31, 2019