Following a successful pilot, The Kroger Co. is launching two “ghost kitchens” with partner ClusterTruck inside stores in metropolitan Indianapolis and outside Columbus, Ohio, for on-demand delivery of fresh-made meals.

The brand opened a net of 43 restaurants in Q3, it’s highest since 2016.

Little Caesars and DoorDash announced a major expansion of their exclusive partnership, extending the availability of Little Caesars delivery to the DoorDash app and website.

Kitchen United announced Wednesday the departure of CEO Jim Collins, who played an instrumental role in developing the company’s string of rent-a-kitchen facilities in major U.S. markets.

If there are no delivery slots available when a customer goes to place their order, they will now be able to sign up to be notified when there is a slot available — essentially, a virtual spot in line.

Construction is underway on a new automated warehouse in Huntsville, Alabama, that will use three robot technologies and more than 70 robots, convenience-store distributor C-Store Master announced Wednesday.

Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation and software, has partnered with H-E-B in San Antonio, Texas, to support the company’s growing demand for online fulfillment.

Instacart raised new funding, more than doubling the grocery delivery start-up’s valuation from the beginning of the year and further cementing its place as one of the most valuable private companies in the U.S.

Lyft on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with Grubhub that provides users of its Lyft Pink membership plan with free access to Grubhub Plus, which offers perks for restaurant orders.

Delivery service DoorDash is giving employers a way to feed their remote employees through a new suite of products called DoorDash for Work.

Uber Eats will roll out a revamped app and website in the coming weeks with an enhanced pickup map that contains more information about local spots, including user ratings of nearby restaurants.

Uber announced it is sending 180 food trucks nationwide, including in Austin, to hand out free food to voters waiting to cast their votes.

Waitr is offering free grocery delivery to anyone in the Baton Rouge area unable to get to their area grocer — or those just wanting to stay at home — before the potential arrival of Hurricane Delta.

GoPuff, a delivery startup with apps and a desktop site focused on convenience store goods, raised $380 million to support its expansion and product selection, and to expand its executive team.

The online company plans to keep expanding across the U.S. while growing its customer base and diversifying its product offerings.

Lunchbox announced its partnership with Sodex and delivery robot startup Kiwibot to facilitate autonomous and contactless food delivery across the University of Denver for students through a seamless and novel integration between the three companies.

Chicago-based Asian food delivery service Chowbus has suffered a data breach with more than 800,000 customer records and 444,000 unique email address exposed.

Earlier this year, Chase launched a partnership with the Tock dining platform, enabling cardholders to book special dining experiences at restaurants, wineries and other venues, including the option to pay with Ultimate Rewards points.

Indian ecommerce startup Flipkart announced its second round of investment with its US-based parent Walmart in fresh produce supply chain startup Ninjacart.

Goodfood Market Corp. is proud to announce the launch of Goodfood WOW, its new unlimited same-day grocery delivery service, in the Greater Montreal Area.

The growth of e-commerce could drive demand for some 92 million sq ft of warehouse space across the UK by 2024, according to analysis by real estate advisor Knight Frank.

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Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to deliver legions of consumers eager to buy groceries online, it is putting a focus on the multiple challenges grocers face in determining the best ways to fulfill those growing orders.

Credit quarantine fatigue or people getting more comfortable with personal safety protocols, but, regardless, an increasing number of consumers searched for alternative food options—and they looked to restaurants.

What do Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Pauly D, Steve Aoki, and Travis Barker have in common? They’re all part of the inaugural class of celebrity-themed virtual restaurant brands deployed in ghost kitchens and existing brick-and-mortar restaurants seeking a new lifeline.

While the short-term effects of this public health crisis on the restaurant industry are clear — with unemployment soaring and restaurants being forced to shut down — the long-term effects are less so.

It’s a difficult road ahead as winter looms, with more people working at home and less foot traffic in urban areas. Can they ride out the storm?

While third-party apps are helping many Texas restaurants stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, many partnerships were created without the business knowing.