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Virtual brand startup Acelerate raises $14.4 million with goal of helping restaurants generate incremental revenue with delivery-only menus Virtual brand startup Acelerate raises $14.4 million with goal of helping restaurants generate incremental revenue with delivery-only menus

Here’s another player in the virtual restaurant game looking to help connect host kitchens with the right concept

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Jul 19, 2021

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DoorDash Grubhub sue San Francisco

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DoorDash and Grubhub are suing San Francisco over the city’s permanent delivery fee cap DoorDash and Grubhub are suing San Francisco over the city’s permanent delivery fee cap

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 19, 2021

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O’Charley’s CEO Craig Barber on how their virtual brands stand out O’Charley’s CEO Craig Barber on how their virtual brands stand out

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 16, 2021

grubhub new guarantee

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Grubhub launches guarantee for on-time food delivery and lowest price Grubhub launches guarantee for on-time food delivery and lowest price

byLisa Jennings

Jul 13, 2021

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Portillo's Pick Up Drive Thru Rendering

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Portillo’s plans pick-up-only unit with 3 drive-thru lanes Portillo’s plans pick-up-only unit with 3 drive-thru lanes

Jul 7, 2021

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C3 partners with Reef Technology to further build ghost kitchen network C3 partners with Reef Technology to further build ghost kitchen network

byLisa Jennings

Jul 6, 2021

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8 new virtual brands including concepts from NextBite, C3, DoorDash and Kitchen United

8 new virtual brands including concepts from NextBite, C3, DoorDash and Kitchen United

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Restaurant operators rethink alcohol service as COVID-19 pandemic fades

Restaurant operators rethink alcohol service as COVID-19 pandemic fades

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Virtual food hall Local Kitchens raises $25M for expansion

Virtual food hall Local Kitchens raises $25M for expansion

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

P F Chang s To Go Expands

P.F. Chang’s accelerates expansion of To Go concept

P.F. Chang’s accelerates expansion of To Go concept

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Two attorneys general pressure third-party delivery providers for pricing transparency

Two attorneys general pressure third-party delivery providers for pricing transparency

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Darden finds off-premises demand ‘stickier than we originally thought’

Darden finds off-premises demand ‘stickier than we originally thought’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Nextbite names Jeff Haskell to role of new culinary director

Nextbite names Jeff Haskell to role of new culinary director

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Experts see potential in better service and new segments for ghost kitchens

Experts see potential in better service and new segments for ghost kitchens

byNancy Kruse, President

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El Pollo Loco will test delivery via drone

El Pollo Loco will test delivery via drone

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Franklin Junction taps Arthur Treacher’s as Host Kitchen brand

Franklin Junction taps Arthur Treacher’s as Host Kitchen brand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Daytime concepts continue to booze it up, expand offerings

Daytime concepts continue to booze it up, expand offerings

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard is building first restaurant with no dining room

Freddy’s Frozen Custard is building first restaurant with no dining room

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

McDonald's Automated Order Drive Thru Test

McDonald’s tests automated drive-thru order-taking in Chicago area

McDonald’s tests automated drive-thru order-taking in Chicago area

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Cheesecake Factory maintains off-premise sales in Q2 as dining rooms reopen

Cheesecake Factory maintains off-premise sales in Q2 as dining rooms reopen

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Nathan’s Famous is relaunching Arthur Treacher’s as ghost kitchens

Nathan’s Famous is relaunching Arthur Treacher’s as ghost kitchens

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The creators of r.Cup have a new solution for the disposable to-go packaging problem

The creators of r.Cup have a new solution for the disposable to-go packaging problem

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Tech Tracker: Goldbelly, SpotOn and Sharebite announce funding rounds

Tech Tracker: Goldbelly, SpotOn and Sharebite announce funding rounds

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Loco Co-Op’s delivery co-operative puts power back in the hands of operators

Loco Co-Op’s delivery co-operative puts power back in the hands of operators

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

IHOP Dine Brands Flip'd New York City

IHOP readies long-planned fast-casual Flip’d for NYC debut

IHOP readies long-planned fast-casual Flip’d for NYC debut

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

From the drive-thru to the kitchen, technology will continue to solve problems

From the drive-thru to the kitchen, technology will continue to solve problems

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Doing it all: The restaurant of the (near) future will be designed for multiple revenue streams, minimal costs

Doing it all: The restaurant of the (near) future will be designed for multiple revenue streams, minimal costs

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Focus Brands leans into cobranding with first Auntie Anne’s drive-thru with Jamba

Focus Brands leans into cobranding with first Auntie Anne’s drive-thru with Jamba

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Wendy s Drive Thru Only in UK

Wendy’s outlines suite of design options as it ramps up development

Wendy’s outlines suite of design options as it ramps up development

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chick-fil-A to launch new delivery-only concept later this year in Nashville

Chick-fil-A to launch new delivery-only concept later this year in Nashville

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Expect more delivery-only virtual restaurant brands, says Olo CEO Noah Glass

Expect more delivery-only virtual restaurant brands, says Olo CEO Noah Glass

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Grubhub launches commission-free direct ordering platform for restaurants

Grubhub launches commission-free direct ordering platform for restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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C3 adds 20 new executives to leadership team as it plans to open 300 new ghost kitchens this year

C3 adds 20 new executives to leadership team as it plans to open 300 new ghost kitchens this year

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Meet the newest virtual restaurant brands from Dog Haus, Dickey’s and new indies joining the market share

Meet the newest virtual restaurant brands from Dog Haus, Dickey’s and new indies joining the market share

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Dennys Burger Den Melt Down virtual brands

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Denny’s: Virtual Burger Den, Melt Down brands amplify convenience

Denny’s: Virtual Burger Den, Melt Down brands amplify convenience

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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