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Underground delivery startup Pipedream raises $13M

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 24, 2024

The company will use some of the funding to meet demand for its restaurant pickup system, which uses tunnels to move food from the kitchen to the parking lot.

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Ensuring Food Safety: How Better Equipment Helps

Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Apr. 23, 2024

Food safety has never been more prevalent. In recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized sanitation and cleanliness. When dining out, they rightfully expect that the food they order is cook...

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Virtual brands are getting a little physical

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 23, 2024

Once reserved for the internet only, virtual brands are making their way onto in-restaurant menus and even their own brick-and-mortars, and seeing good results.

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Senators question DoorDash and Uber Eats over 'hidden fees' for consumers

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 18, 2024

Letters from three Democrats including Elizabeth Warren accused the delivery apps of price-gouging and asked for more information about how the fees are used.

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IHOP adds more virtual brands from Virtual Dining Concepts

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 17, 2024

The family-dining chain is putting NASCAR- and MLB-themed delivery brands in hundreds of locations for the first time and expanding Pardon My Cheesesteak.

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4 things we learned in a wild week for restaurant tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 12, 2024

Tech Check: If you blinked, you may have missed three funding rounds, two acquisitions, a “never-before-seen” new product and a bold executive poaching. Let’s get caught up.

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Amid Ongoing Labor Challenges, Operators Turn To Tech To Optimize The Order Hand-Off Process

Sponsored content from our partner Apex Order Pickup Solutions on Apr. 10, 2024

It’s not news that restaurant operators are dealing with labor challenges. From staffing shortages to increases in minimum wage, it’s never been more important to have a streamlined, efficient operati...

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