Restaurants

The reefer market isn’t cooling down

Peak retail season may be over, but reefer national average spot rates are breaking above $2.91 per mile.

The refrigerated trucking market continues to demonstrate robust strength into January, buoyed in part by the challenges posed by severe winter weather systems like Winter Storm Cora. Spot rate and tender rejection data reveal a sustained demand for temperature-controlled transportation, underscoring the critical role of reefer trucks in maintaining the integrity of perishable goods during...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-reefer-market-isnt-cooling-down

Cartwheel partners with Square to offer restaurants new delivery options

Point of sale terminal for restaurant

On-demand delivery platform Cartwheel has struck a series of deals in the last few weeks giving it added scale and creating a viable alternative to restaurants that may be looking for delivery partners.

The latest deals are with payments provider Square and the The Restaurant Marketing and Delivery Association (RMDA). Combined the two agreements will enable restaurants to leverage Cartwheel’s platform for delivery services.

“A great delivery experience is essential to earn a consumer’s repeat...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartwheel-partners-with-square-to-offer-restaurants-new-delivery-options

DoorDash to acquire in-store tech provider Bbot

DoorDash buys Bbot

DoorDash is going inside the restaurant. The delivery firm announced Tuesday its intent to acquire Bbot, a technology provider that creates seamless in-restaurant experiences for customers.

Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the first quarter.

“We’re excited to bring our combined suite to an even wider selection of merchants across the hospitality space – including bars, hotels and ghost kitchens – so these businesses can engage with more customers,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/doordash-to-acquire-in-store-tech-provider-bbot

French restaurants squeezed by health pass…

French restaurants squeezed by health pass…

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco

Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, July 22, 2021

French restaurant owners sound alarm over ‘Health Pass’

Not only will restaurant owners and cafe proprietors soon have the burden of checking the vaccination status of their clients, but they will also be obliged to fire their workers who are not vaccinated themselves.

Jabs likely to be compulsory for health workers

Minister of State Pierre Dartout...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/22/french-restaurants-squeezed-by-health-pass/

Authorities come to aid of troubled restaurants…

Authorities come to aid of troubled restaurants…

Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Authorities come to aid of troubled restaurants
Cafes and restaurants struggling in the post-pandemic economic slowdown have been offered a helping hand by the Monaco authorities.

Outrage at Israeli firm’s spyware targetting journalists
An Israeli company’s spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of at least 37 smartphones belonging to journalists, government officials and human rights...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/20/authorities-come-to-aid-of-troubled-restaurants/

DoorDash exceeds projections in Q1 earnings, stock rises after hours

In its first earnings statement as a public company, issued on Feb. 25, DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) did not impress investors, despite setting quarterly records for total orders, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), and market share. A doubling of the quarterly loss over Q4 2019 soured analysts.

In its second try as a public company Thursday, DoorDash again set quarterly records for total orders and marketplace gross order value (GOV), achieved an all-time...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/doordash-exceeds-projections-in-q1-earnings-stock-rises-after-hours

Foodetective seeks to unify restaurant systems

Foodetective raises $2 million in seed funding

A survey of 500 restaurants and 1,000 consumers released in February found that 62% of restaurant revenues in 2021 are expected to come through online channels. In addition, the survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of payments provider Square (NYSE: SQ), found that 75% of restaurants plan to offer contactless ordering and payment options, with 61% of those utilizing on-premise payment systems.

Digital orders to restaurants in the U.S. rose 145% in December 2020 compared to December...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/foodetective-seeks-to-unify-restaurant-systems

DoorDash adjusts pricing scheme, lowering some costs for restaurants

DoorDash lowers commissions for restaurants

Following weeks of criticism over its pricing, DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) has announced a new fee structure for restaurants using the service.

The delivery service will roll out three price points in its Partnerships Plans, starting with a 15% commission option. Pickup commission costs will be lowered to 6% and its Storefront online ordering platform will become free for all restaurants, with fees charged for payment processing only.

“There is a massive, increasingly digital opportunity for small...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/doordash-adjusts-pricing-scheme-lowering-some-costs-for-restaurants

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