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Are the delivery wars over? How DoorDash’s tech upgrades signal industry-wide change

🚀 DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub faced profitability challenges during the pandemic, with DoorDash posting its first profitable quarter in October 2024 and Uber Eats taking seven years to achieve profitability in 2021. Grubhub's value plummeted by nearly 90% from $7.3 billion in 2020 to a $650 million sale to Wonder in 2024. By 2023, DoorDash held over 60% of the delivery market. Platforms are diversifying, with DoorDash expanding into tech services and Grubhub integrating meal-time channels.

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José Andrés Group opens new steakhouse in New York City’s Mercado Little Spain

📖 Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, has over 7 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Fantozzi joined Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018 and has held various positions, including Senior Editor since August 2021. Her work appears in major outlets like The New York Times and Forbes. She has degrees from The College of New Jersey and CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.

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DoorDash launches its own fleet of delivery robots, smart hardware, and more

This article was written by Restaurant Hospitality. Click here to read the original article DoorDash announced new products, features, and hardware for both consumers and operators on Tuesday, including the…

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How this Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant created zero-waste menu items

🍴 San Francisco's Saison, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, launched a zero-waste menu in 2025, collaborating with Mill to recycle kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich grounds. Chef Richard Lee's initiative has diverted 5,919 pounds of food scraps, avoiding 6,274 kg of CO2 emissions. Ingredients like ice plant and finger lime are sourced from Kendall-Jackson gardens, creating a sustainable loop. Saison aims to inspire other restaurants by using local farmers, fermentation, and less popular ingredients to reduce waste.

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Congress introduces bipartisan American Franchise Act to end joint employer complications

📑 Bipartisan members of Congress introduced the American Franchise Act to the U.S. House. The act aims to redefine "joint employer" to absolve franchisors from franchisee labor law liabilities unless they share control over employment terms. This follows a decade of fluctuating standards. Notable changes include the 2015 Browning-Ferris decision and 2020's revised rule. In March 2024, a federal judge blocked an expanded rule. Supported by industry groups, the act seeks stable regulations to boost entrepreneurship.

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Morimoto Asia introduces passport-style loyalty program for 10th anniversary

🍴 Morimoto Asia celebrates its 10th anniversary at Disney Springs, Florida, with a “Passport to Morimoto Asia” loyalty program starting October 1. Each month features a dish and cocktail from a different pan-Asian country. Collect all 24 stamps from 12 dishes and drinks for a Boston weekend getaway or 12 stamps for an exclusive reception. The program showcases countries like Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam through to September next year, ending with China. Morimoto Asia is owned by Patina Group.

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Independent Restaurant Coalition and Chase launch restaurant disaster relief fund

📑 Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality since August 2021. She joined Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, previously holding roles like Associate and Assistant Editor. Joanna earned her bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey and a master’s from CUNY. Her work appears in The New York Times, Forbes, and more. She’s known for covering restaurant industry news and innovations and has moderated events like MUFSO and Restaurants Rise.

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Wilmington coffee bar Bespoke transforms into all-day aperitivo bar

📰 Joanna Fantozzi, currently a Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, has over seven years in the restaurant industry. Informed by degrees from The College of New Jersey and CUNY, her career includes roles at Insider and The Daily Meal. Since 2018, she's been with Informa's Restaurant & Food Group, advancing from Assistant Editor (Oct. 2018) to Senior Editor (Aug. 2021). Her expertise spans restaurant innovations and cultural issues, and she moderates industry events like MUFSO and Restaurants Rise.

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Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is expanding internationally for the first time

📰 Joanna Fantozzi, a senior editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, boasts over seven years of experience in the restaurant industry. She joined Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018. Her expertise includes industry news and cultural issues. Joanna has held positions at Insider and The Daily Meal. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s from The College of New Jersey and a master’s from CUNY. Her editorial work is featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and more.

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Patina Group is debuting Hencraft, a new chicken concept, in Buffalo, N.Y.

📰 Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, with over seven years of experience in the industry. She joined Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018 and has been in her current role since August 2021. Joanna holds degrees from The College of New Jersey and CUNY. Her work has appeared in major publications like The New York Times and Forbes. Previously, she held editorial positions at Insider and The Daily Meal.

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