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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Seattle instates 15% cap on third-party delivery apps to help restaurants
Restaurant owners wonder how this will impact their business......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»