Julie Littman
Supply Chain Dive
Washington, DC, United States
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Flytrex, drone partner receive critical FAA approval for expansion
The carrier, whose customers include Taco Bell and Wendy's, may be able to scale delivery service to 82 million eligible properties nationwide. → Read More
McDonald's names new global supply chain chief
Marion Gross, who will replace the retiring Francesca DeBiase, most recently oversaw strategic direction at the company's supply chain in the U.S. and Canada. → Read More
Chick-fil-A tests autonomous delivery in Austin, Texas
Refraction AI’s delivery robots could provide an advantage over bots like Kiwibot and Starship, which are smaller and tend to drive only on sidewalks. → Read More
Delivery partners key for Papa Johns amid staffing hurdles
While driver shortages weigh on Pizza Hut and Domino's, Papa Johns has leveraged delivery aggregators to fulfill peak demand. → Read More
Uber Eats to offer autonomous food delivery early this year
Uber's partnership with Motional, which will launch in Santa Monica, California, aims to increase delivery reach while lowering labor costs. → Read More
Shake Shack plans largest expansion to date with up to 50 units in 2022
The company will focus primarily on suburban markets where units can be built in freestanding locations or within shopping centers, executives said Thursday. → Read More
DoorDash adds delivery worker safety features
Following increases in theft and violence against its couriers, DoorDash added SafeDash so these workers can contact an ADT agent to request assistance during situations where they feel unsafe. → Read More
Fast food brand Portillo's eyes massive expansion following its $405M IPO
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
McDonald's enhances kiosks for visually impaired
The fast food chain will add screen-reading software, tactile keypads and the ability to use headphones to place orders via audio prompts at company-owned stores by the end of the year. → Read More
Chicago accuses Grubhub, DoorDash of deceptive business practices
The city's allegations, including that the companies would bait-and-switch customers with steep delivery fees, are the latest among municipalities pushing back against foodservice delivery companies. → Read More
How QSR loyalty programs stack up in 2021
Chains from McDonald's to Burger King are adding loyalty programs for the first time to attract and retain customers, and they're gaining ground against rivals' long-standing programs. → Read More
New Orleans vaccine mandate for indoor dining takes effect
The Big Easy's mandate began Monday and could provide a test case for restaurants in San Francisco, which will soon fall under similar regulations. → Read More
Chipotle's digital sales rose 10.5% during Q2
The chain's digital presence will likely remain strong as it experiments with online-only product launches and grows its already robust loyalty program. → Read More
DoorDash grapples with driver shortage, delayed deliveries
The company worked to improve its network efficiency, expanded its marketing to gain more drivers and improved conversion rates to help overcome the impacts of a delivery courier shortage. → Read More
How 5 chains are designing restaurants for a digital future
From McDonald's to Chipotle, limited-service brands are spending big on drive-thru, drive-in and pickup technology to grow revenue as the contactless experience becomes king. Here’s a breakdown of their designs. → Read More
Burger King to build mobile-focused restaurant model in 2021
The fast food chain's designs feature a drive-in, curbside pickup, mobile takeout lockers and a suspended kitchen that can deliver food to drive-thru customers using a conveyor belt. → Read More
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal
Uber Eats gains the fourth largest food delivery company in the U.S. just weeks after its failed merger with Grubhub. The two apps will continue to run separately. → Read More
Just Eat Takeaway acquires Grubhub in all-stock deal
Grubhub shares jumped more than 7% during after hours trading on news of the deal, which will also give Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway a strong foothold in the U.S. → Read More
Proposed CA bill would require food delivery apps to share customer data with restaurants
The bill could help restaurants better address complaints, but may also lead to data sharing issues if users opt out. → Read More
New York City bans cashless stores
New York City is now the largest city in the U.S. to ban cash-free stores, joining Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Jersey. → Read More