California Pizza Kitchen pizza vending machine lands at Dayton airport
California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.

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California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.

Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.

Full-service restaurants have shifted their delivery strategy from simply launching a channel to optimizing operations across kitchens and labor models, signaling that delivery management is now a cor

Uber cut 10% of its workforce (3,300 jobs) as part of a reorganization aimed at streamlining operations, signaling pressure to improve efficiency amid competition in ride-sharing and delivery.

Jollibee listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, expanding its capital-raising options as the Philippine chain pursues international growth.
HTeaO, a Texas iced tea concept, reported $147M in 2025 sales and is positioning its water purification system and customization capabilities as differentiation points in the beverage market under new

Chick-fil-A is closing its remaining Little Blue Menu location in College Park, Maryland, and will convert it to a standard Chick-fil-A format, signaling a shift away from its delivery-focused experim
Restaurant technology has not produced a major IPO in five years; industry observers are tracking 10 companies as potential candidates to break the drought.

Restaurant chains are investing in their own delivery apps to reduce third-party platform fees, though adoption remains a challenge for operators.
Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme president, has launched RC Hospitality Group to support emerging restaurant brands led by female and minority entrepreneurs.

SupplyCaddy, a restaurant packaging and supply chain service founded in 2020, secured growth investment from existing partner CEAS Investments and counts more than 70 brands among its clients.

Del Taco is launching a new catering platform as part of its Project Del Sunrise expansion roadmap, beginning September 3.
Owner secured $240M in funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to develop AI agents aimed at independent restaurants.

A NAYA restaurant founder, after a single location nearly became insolvent, is now seeking to open 200 additional locations.
Wonder acquired another New York City restaurant brand, while Qu, Uber, Serve, Palona, and MarginEdge made executive and funding moves.

Delivery Hero is emphasizing subscription services as a competitive strategy ahead of Uber's planned acquisition. The shift toward recurring revenue models signals the company's focus on customer rete
Uber's restructuring toward robotaxis and delivery automation may reshape delivery economics for restaurant partners, though the impact on margin and volume timing remains unclear.

A gas station chain is adding White Castle vending machines to its locations.
Single celebrity-backed delivery brand adding dine-in is not a multi-location chain story — no operator takeaway for a 25+ unit brand.
Wire headline about Happy Belly's stock movement — insufficient detail to assess impact on multi-location operators.