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MrBeast sues Virtual Dining Concepts to shut down MrBeast Burger

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 31, 2023

The YouTube megastar accused the company of damaging his reputation by selling bad food with his name on it.

GoTab raises $18M to fuel pragmatic approach to growth

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 31, 2023

The company is rolling out new hardware for its POS and KDS products as it expects to more than double its revenue this year.

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How ChowNow is (slowly) making delivery more affordable

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

Tech Check: The app promises zero commission fees and lower prices, pitching itself as an alternative to the mainstream aggregators. But it may be a while before it rivals giants like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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NYC's delivery fee cap is complicating a Grubhub sale

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

The uncertain fate of the 20% cap is making it difficult for potential buyers to value the company, executives said.

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Instacart wants a piece of the restaurant supply chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

Some restaurants have been using the grocery delivery app to get goods in a pinch. It’s now catering to them directly with a new division called Instacart Business.

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Grubhub adds more perks to Grubhub+ membership program

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 25, 2023

Members will now get 5% back on pickup orders and lower service fees. And more features are coming.

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Toast fee-asco could still cost restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 21, 2023

Tech Check: Everyone loves innovation, but as Toast acknowledged last week, someone has to pay for it.

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Applebee's and IHOP head to Japan—virtually

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 19, 2023

The brands will also make their debuts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through a partnership with Franklin Junction, which matches brands with “host kitchens” that sell their food for delivery only.

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