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Hungry Howie’s latest Cartwheel delivery partner
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.
Modern Restaurant Management
Why the World Cup Is the New Gold Standard for Restaurant Engagement
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being positioned as a significant engagement opportunity for U.S. restaurants, suggesting major sporting events can drive customer occasions beyond traditional sponsorships.
Restaurant Business
Google gets back into restaurant ordering
Google has launched AI-powered ordering in Google Maps, signaling a renewed push to position itself as a central commerce platform for restaurant discovery and transactions.
inc.com
DoorDash Paid $1.2 Billion for This Startup. Here’s the Unconventional Advice Its Founder Followed
General fintech/startup profile with passing mention of DoorDash acquisition — lacks detail on restaurant impact.
PMQ Pizza
Behind Hungry Howie’s New “Flavor Experience” Platform and DoorDash-Powered Digital Ordering Overhaul
Hungry Howie's is launching a 'Flavor Experience' platform and DoorDash-integrated digital ordering system, alongside a secret menu and AI-powered management tools, signaling the chain's effort to mod
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Starbucks and Chipotle shine while Wingstop flails and Jersey Mike’s goes public
Recent earnings reports show strength at Starbucks and Chipotle while Wingstop struggled, and Jersey Mike's went public, signaling mixed performance across the casual and QSR segments.
The Food Institute
Quick Commerce: The Future of E-commerce
Kearney research indicates quick commerce is growing in CPG and grocery retail, with AI and predictive analytics driving the 30-minute delivery model that appears to boost impulse purchases.
Restaurant Business
DoorDash launches its own drone delivery program
DoorDash launched a drone delivery program called DoorDash Air to handle deliveries in the 3- to 5-mile range, complementing its existing human and robotic delivery options.
Pizza Marketplace
Hungry Howie’s partners with DoorDash for massive digital overhaul
Hungry Howie's is rebuilding its digital infrastructure through DoorDash, adding a new app, unified feedback system, and loyalty program by 2027 to modernize its ordering experience.
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The Delivery Tax Stack: How Third-Party Apps Crush Restaurant Profit (and What to Do)
Third-party delivery apps charge restaurants commissions ranging roughly 15–30%, with effective costs often reaching 35–45% when all fees are included, signals operators face significant margin pressu
QSR Magazine
Hungry Howie’s Announces Partnership with DoorDash
Hungry Howie's partnered with DoorDash to rebuild its website and mobile app, introduce a new loyalty program, and consolidate its digital ordering experience—signaling the chain's effort to modernize
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Reservations Wars, June Edition
Amex/TheFork deal (700M) plus SevenRooms aggregation move reshape reservation economics—operators now have leverage to multi-source bookings and escape single-platform lock-in.
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Jersey Mike's recently ranked highest among fast-food chains on the American Customer Satisfaction Index, a position previously held by Chick-fil-A, signaling a potential shift in how customers percei
Expedite
Big Qs about the future of booking a table
DoorDash's acquisition of SevenRooms over a year ago has created uncertainty about the future direction of restaurant reservation systems, signaling potential shifts in how operators manage bookings.
Expedite
Google is making big changes to search
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Expedite
DoorDash isn’t afraid of your AI agents
DoorDash's growth despite AI hype signals that human-driven logistics still dominates delivery economics for operators.
PYMNTS.com
DoorDash Projected to Reach 20% of US Restaurants by 2035
DoorDash is projected to reach 20% of US restaurants by 2035.
Restaurant Technology News
DoorDash Shuts Down Zesty and Brings Restaurant AI Discovery Into Core App |
DoorDash is discontinuing its Zesty restaurant discovery app and integrating its AI discovery features directly into the main DoorDash platform.
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Domino’s revs up Pizza Tracker, McDonald’s sees modest bump from Big Arch, and Noodles & Co. explores ramen
Podcast roundup of live product updates (Pizza Tracker granularity, premium burger margin play, ramen exploration) and promotional tactics across major chains — useful snapshot of what's working this
Nation’s Restaurant News
DoorDash pilots Zesty — an AI-powered app for personalized restaurant recommendations
DoorDash has launched a pilot of Zesty, an AI-driven app designed to surface personalized restaurant recommendations, signaling the platform's effort to differentiate discovery and ordering in an incr
The Spoon
DoorDash Rolls Out Delivery Robot and an AI- Powered Delivery Orchestration Platform
DoorDash's delivery robot and AI orchestration platform signal a shift toward autonomous logistics—operators should watch for cost and speed implications on their delivery economics.
Expedite | Kristen Hawley
DoorDash’s $1.2B SevenRooms acquisition closes
DoorDash completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of SevenRooms, signaling continued investment in restaurant management and loyalty tools beyond delivery.
Food On Demand
DoorDash Expands Ad Business With $175M Symbiosys Acquisition
DoorDash acquired ad-tech platform Symbiosys for $175 million to expand its advertising business, signaling continued investment in higher-margin services beyond delivery.
PYMNTS.com
Report: DoorDash Boosts Voice AI With Standard AI Hires
DoorDash has hired from Standard AI to strengthen its voice AI capabilities.
Fast Company
DoorDash acquires restaurant ordering platform Bbot
DoorDash has acquired Bbot, a restaurant ordering platform, signaling continued consolidation in the delivery and restaurant-tech space.
Restaurant Dive
DoorDash snags another $100M in funding
DoorDash has raised an additional $100 million in funding.