delivery

Technology

With text-to-order, DoorDash moves beyond the app

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2026

Rather than scroll through the DoorDash marketplace, customers will be able to place an order or get a recommendation by texting. It could change how they choose where to eat.

Technology

Wonder details its plans for an autonomous food platform

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2026

At FSTEC, company leaders explained how they plan to use AI, robots, and drones to help produce and deliver food more cheaply.

Emerging Brands

Goop Kitchen co-CEO on growth ahead for actress Gwyneth Paltrow's restaurant brand

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 24, 2026

After opening the first dine-in unit for the mostly virtual brand in August, Donald Moore said there are plans for more. But the company behind the concept is taking it slow.

Technology

Making the DoorDash/Wonder deal make sense

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2026

Tech Check: The delivery companies’ strategic partnership may not seem like a logical fit, but it could be good for both in the long run.

Technology

Walmart makes a bold play for restaurant delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 04, 2026

Tech Check: The world’s largest retailer will soon deliver from Dunkin’ restaurants both in and outside of its stores, with plans to add more brands. Just how big of a contender could it be?

Consumer Trends

Food delivery is booming at the movie theater

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 03, 2026

Delivery sales are up nearly 50% at AMC Theatres this year as consumers opt to enjoy popcorn and other concessions at home.

Technology

Google gets back into restaurant ordering

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 11, 2026

Tech Check: The internet giant launched AI-powered ordering in Google Maps as it looks to expand its role as a hub for “agentic commerce.”

Technology

DoorDash launches its own drone delivery program

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 29, 2026

DoorDash Air will develop a drone delivery system designed for deliveries of 3 to 5 miles, adding to its fleet of humans and robots.

Technology

DoorDash changes how it calculates fees for consumers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 24, 2026

Some orders, especially longer-distance deliveries, will have higher service fees under the new model, but most will cost the same or less, the company said.

Financing

No, Texas Roadhouse should not open the door to delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2026

The Bottom Line: The casual-dining steak chain is experimenting with delivery in a “fact-finding mission,” potentially ending a long holdout. We think they should remain a skeptic.

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