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Foodhaul, a virtual food hall, aims to take control of its own delivery, keep the 30% that third-party apps charge

The rapid growth of food delivery has presente.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJun 17th, 2019

Food delivery apps are exempt from posting nutrition information. This loophole has added to our pandemic pounds, advocates say.

The FDA has given third-party food delivery apps a free pass not to post calorie counts. Americans’ health has suffered, advocates say......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 1st, 2021

Lyft said it expects some drivers to shift from food-delivery apps to ride-hailing ones after the pandemic

Lyft cofounder John Zimmer said ride-hail work generally has better pay than.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 6th, 2021

Alibaba fined $2.8 billion on competition charge in China

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has been fined $2.8 billion for anti-competitive behavior as the ruling Communist Party tightens control over fast-growing technology industries.....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 10th, 2021

Restaurants say delivery has been both a blessing and a curse during the pandemic. What happens as eateries reopen?

The pandemic has made food delivery central to people’s lives and boosted third-party delivery platforms, but the business relationship is fraught with problems. How are restaurants prep.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 1st, 2021

For restaurants like 5 Loaves Eatery, delivery has been a ‘blessing’... and a curse.

The pandemic has made food delivery central to people’s lives and catapulted the business of third-party delivery platforms, but the relationship is fraught with problems and many of the platforms themselves have.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneFeb 22nd, 2021

DoorDash Buys Food Robotics Startup Chowbotics: Report

Third-party restaurant delivery platform DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) has reached an agreement to acquire the robotics startup company Chowbotics, according to The Wall Street Journal, read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 8th, 2021

Boeing takes $6.5B write down on 777X jet, pushes back first delivery until "late 2023"

The massive 777X charge was just one of a string of production and quality control charges that totaled $8.5 billion and also hit the 737 Max and KC-46 aerial refueling tanker......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 27th, 2021

Virtual food hall C3 scoops up Specialty"s locations for new cafe concept

It's the latest chapter in new player C3's blistering fast expansion during the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 16th, 2020

Virtual food hall C3 scoops up Specialty"s locations for new cafe concept

It's the latest chapter in new player C3's blistering fast expansion during the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 16th, 2020

Crisis Management: Covid-19 forces restaurant industry to reevaluate third-party delivery systems

Covid-19 has Piada Italian Street Food reconsidering more than just sanitation and cleanliness. The Columbus-based restaurant chain has 40 restaurants in seven states, including several in the Dayton region. That means it’s been able to open so.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2020

State to accept applications for marijuana delivery businesses this month

The Cannabis Control Commission will start accepting applications for third party delivery licenses by the end of this month, opening the door to a new business model aimed at small entrepreneurs and equity applicants......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 8th, 2020

Food delivery apps fueled alcohol sales to minors, California regulators find

The state began investigating after the Washington Post looked into a software loophole that allowed unsanctioned alcohol deliveries on Uber Eats......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 8th, 2020

Seattle instates 15% cap on third-party delivery apps to help restaurants

Restaurant owners wonder how this will impact their business......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 24th, 2020

Grocery and food delivery apps are increasingly crucial amid coronavirus, but these may be out of reach for the most vulnerable Americans during the pandemic

Associated Press Online grocery and food delivery services have bec.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 16th, 2020

Why independent restaurant owners are fighting third-party delivery platforms like Grubhub and Uber Eats

Mark Lennihan/AP Images Third-party delivery platforms like Grubhub and Doordash claim to be helping restaurants through the pandemic, but restaurant owners say they're doing the opposite. Most delivery platforms charge restaurants a roughly 30% commiss.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 15th, 2020

When sales dropped 90 percent, this Seattle bakery took on the food delivery apps

In less than a month, the website has attracted 140 businesses across five states......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 14th, 2020

San Francisco Mayor orders cap on fees restaurants pay to food delivery apps

Struggling San Francisco restaurants got a bit of good news Friday with an executive order from San Francisco Mayor London Breed that caps commission fees charged by food delivery services at 15%.  Since the city’s mandatory shelter-in-place orde.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2020

San Francisco is capping the commission delivery companies can take after some restaurants accuse DoorDash, UberEats, and others of gouging them (UBER, GRUB)

Katie Canales/Business Insider San Francisco is limiting how much food delivery companies can charge local restaurants during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Thi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 10th, 2020

Food News Roundup: Kroger, Instacart Announce Updates, Subway Doubles As Grocery Store

Grocery giant Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) and third-party delivery platform Instacart each announced updates this week on how they're navigating the coronavirus pandemic.  read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 8th, 2020

Food delivery apps promise to expand service to Treasure Island

Responding to pressure from Treasure Island residents and a San Francisco supervisor, UberEats and Postmates on Friday said they will add the man-made island between San Francisco and Oakland in their delivery service zones. The shelter-in-place ord.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2020