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Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories.

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Monday Minute - January 10, 2022

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned: Half of US consumers now using meal delivery says Bloomberg’s Second Measure Dispatch Goods received $3.7m in funding this week and they’re a packaging company with a difference. Sweetgreen are helping us get our new year’s resolutions off to a good start with their new subscription service...

Jan 10, 2022•14 min

Monday Minute - December 27, 2021

In our final Monday Minute podcast of the year, Meredith and Carl discussed their forecast for 2022 based on their readings from a plethora of industry insiders and executives shaping the change ahead. Here’s their take on the changes that affect the key 10 stakeholder groups within the industry. Article References: Restaurant Industry Outlook For 2022: Five Trends To Watch 7 Restaurant Back-of-the-house Predictions for 2022 - Better tech integration - Clocking enforcement - Increased focus on w...

Dec 27, 2021•24 min

Monday Minute - December 20, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: Big time of year for catering and Christmas parties. So timely perhaps that Softbank are investing again in our space and this time with catering through EzCater and a $100m round. Things looking up for catering? Burger Fi are pioneering the in-car ordering channel. Sounds pretty convenient? What’s happening here?...

Dec 20, 2021•12 min

Monday Minute - December 13, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: Restaurant menu price inflation hit a 39-year high in November. What does this mean for restaurants? Miso Robotics has raised $37m and its done it through crowd-funding. What do you think about this approach and their potential? Doordash are trying 15 minute delivery and full time drivers - and then Getir are comi...

Dec 13, 2021•13 min

Monday Minute - December 06, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: The Wall St Journal reported this week some restaurants may be switching off 3rd parties. What’s your take? 7-Eleven are piloting delivery via robotics-powered vehicles. What’s happening here? Two thirds of Gen Z believe current food systems are ‘destroying the planet’ according to a recent EU survey. What do you ...

Dec 06, 2021•11 min

Monday Minute - November 29, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: Goldbelly - the artisanal food marketplace is launching a TV channel Fat Brand continues its acquisition spree Hubspot released a 68 page Social Media Trends report for 2022. In it touches on how TikTok is a growing force Jack in the Box Invests in Robotics to Curb Labor Issues. Limited operating hours due to staf...

Nov 29, 2021•12 min

Monday Minute - November 22, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: Panera’s new next generation cafe’s are 20% smaller on the inside Epic Kitchens - a hybrid between a ghost kitchen and fast casual Sorting out tips got easier for many of Toast’s customers through a new feature called Tip Manager announced this week Startup Daily Harvest reaches unicorn status with $1.1 billion va...

Nov 22, 2021•13 min

Monday Minute - November 15, 2021

Today's episode is live from The Bellagio - Las Vegas! We attended the Food On Demand Conference 2021 - an annual event where we discuss the trends in restaurant industry’s premier off-premises and delivery aspect. The event was full of great people, insights and another showing of plethora of technology solutions helping restaurant owners master off-premise. #FODC2021 is the largest and most concentrated gathering of experts in the foodservice market. Take a look at #FODC2021 ....

Nov 15, 2021•11 min

Monday Minute - November 08, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: Coca-Cola Research Reveals What Guests Want Post-COVID: Autonomous delivery startup Nuro raises $600M at reported $8.6B valuation: Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Brands: What Do Customers Think?: McDonald's powers up 'Friendsgaming' livestream with FaZe Clan to unite gamers: Amazon Fresh stores gaining a 'core group' ...

Nov 08, 2021•12 min

Monday Minute - November 01, 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Articles mentioned in the video: Uber and Carre Four: https://reut.rs/3btXVHC Sweetgreen's S1: https://bit.ly/3mt0b8p Virtual Dining concepts raises $20m: https://bit.ly/3br99N6 Reef in hot water in NYC: https://bit.ly/2XZIXpZ Technomic’s 2022 predictions: https://bit.ly/...

Nov 01, 2021•12 min

Monday Minute - October 25th 2021

Articles mentioned in the video: Outdoor Dining Allowances Wearables savings back at Pepsi Olo buys Wisely. Buffalo Wild Wings is testing a wing-making robot How are QSRs designing for off-premise?...

Oct 25, 2021•10 min

Monday Minute - October 18th 2021

Wendy’s get into AI Doordash sponsored listings QR code cookbooks Grocery steers loyalty away from Instacart Uber acquires Drizly...

Oct 18, 2021•11 min

Monday Minute - October 11th 2021

Check out our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology, and off-premise food in our round-up of some of last week's hot news stories. Two NY acquisitions caught our eye this week. Kitchen United with Zuul: https://bit.ly/3mCO3kk Reef with Bond: https://bit.ly/2YJZGxH Our upcoming Amazon book launch: https://lnkd.in/gtw33fx5 All Day Kitchens raised $65m in funding: https://bit.ly/3mFVNSv Raising Cane’s corporate staff working in restaurants: https://bit.ly/3BILLGJ QSR featured t...

Oct 11, 2021•9 min

Monday Minute - October 4th 2021

AB626 recently passed in California and what that mean for home cooks in California? Independents struggling more than chains Amazon Prime & Deliveroo team up for free deliveries 800 degrees have been in the news teaming up with Reef in a 500 unit expansion Eye-tracking your online menu usage...

Oct 04, 2021•12 min

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