Robot delivery market to triple by 2024

Demand will continue to drive the expansion of this emerging tech, which is expected to hit $34 million in five years and to make small orders more viable for restaurants and third-party logistics providers.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 30, 2019

Why the delivery market will look different in 5 years

With billions in potential revenue on the line, third-party providers like DoorDash and Grubhub are working more closely with restaurants to find better ways to process online orders.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 28, 2019

Why 'ghost' restaurants are changing the delivery game

Delivery-only concepts are using data to fill gaps in the market and experiment with their menus faster than traditional formats can. But without a storefront, can they make meaningful connections with their customers?

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 24, 2019

9 months after layoffs, Munchery closes for good

The startup lasted nine years, but ultimately couldn't find a sustainable way to navigate the ruthless meal kit and food delivery marketplace.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 24, 2019

Just Eat buys software startup Flyt for $28.7M

The platform could help the U.K. delivery service, which just saw its CEO step down, reduce driver wait times and human error as market competition grows.

By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 23, 2019

Third-party delivery service Chowbus snags $4M in funding

The platform, which calls itself the 'Grubhub for authentic Asian cuisine,' also offers marketing and tech support to restaurants unlike its larger competitors. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 23, 2019

Food delivery robots, pizza ATM feed college students' demand for convenience

Starship Technologies has launched a fleet of 25 robots on wheels at George Mason University, while Ohio State University's pizza vending machine sold 400 hot pies in its first week. 

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 23, 2019

Domino's aims for $25B in retail sales by 2025

The pizza chain's aggressive plans to add about 10,000 units in six years relies heavily on fortressing, which adds units within a franchisee's existing territory, but can lead to a dip in comparable sales. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 18, 2019

DoorDash expands footprint into all 50 states

The third-party delivery platform is the first to be in cities from coast to coast. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 16, 2019

White Castle rolls out the red carpet for Valentine's Day

The burger chain will offer special table-service for the 28th year in a row, but this year fans can order the experience for delivery.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 16, 2019

Putting pizza delivery apps to the test

Restaurant Dive reviewed ordering technology from Domino's, Pizza Hut and Papa John's to see if they are worth the investment or just a marketing gimmick.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Jan. 14, 2019

DoorDash hits the airwaves with first national ad campaign

Through March 31, DoorDash ads will air on TV, digital and social channels featuring major partners like Wendy's, Chipotle and The Cheesecake Factory.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 14, 2019

Report: Grubhub is the most-used delivery app

Uber Eats is a close second, but is the fastest-growing company with 230% growth last year, according to a Zion & Zion study.

By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 9, 2019

Pizza Hut expands alcohol delivery to six states

After more than a year of testing in Arizona and California, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL is ramping up beer delivery just in time for the Super Bowl.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 9, 2019

DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery

The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 4, 2019

Survey: 68% of regular takeout customers order at least once a week

Technomic's latest report also revealed that more than 70% of consumers order directly through a restaurant instead of third-party delivery companies.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 2, 2019

Chipotle kicks off college bowl season with two campaigns

The company will offer free delivery through Jan. 7 and will have its first float in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 19, 2018

Olive Garden has no plans to expand delivery test

Darden's largest chain will instead focus on boosting customer satisfaction for takeaway and catering, which drove 10.3% in off-premise sales during its second quarter.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 19, 2018

Just Eat under pressure from activist investor

Cat Rock Capital Management urged the U.K. food delivery leader to move faster and consider the sale of its non-core assets, including its minority stake in Brazilian startup iFood. 

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 18, 2018

Roving Postmates robot will roll down LA sidewalks next year

Unleashed after a few less sophisticated prototypes, the autonomous cart called Serve carries 50 pounds and can travel 30 miles on a single electrical charge.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 14, 2018

Starbucks expands delivery with Uber Eats partnership

The coffee chain plans to roll out delivery via the third-party company in about a quarter of its U.S. markets starting in 2019.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 14, 2018

Money, remote work drives eat-from-home trend

New research from The NPD Group shows in-home meal consumption grew by 2% year-over-year and now accounts for 32% of all restaurant traffic. 

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 13, 2018

Waitr grows footprint with $321M Bite Squad acquisition

The deal will stretch Waitr to mid-tier markets in the Midwest and beyond as M&A heats up the rapidly evolving food delivery industry.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 13, 2018

Deliveroo's jump into brick-and-mortar heats up delivery competition

The U.K. delivery company opened its first Food Market concept in Hong Kong, which serves both online and in-store customers from 15 dining concepts. 

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 12, 2018

40% of consumers say they order fast casual most often

Quick-service came in second and casual dining in third, according to Grubhub's annual Year In Food report.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 10, 2018