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Wonder acquires restaurant rewards app Claim

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 20, 2026

The company plans to integrate the app into Grubhub, allowing restaurants to offer cash-back rewards to dine-in customers.

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What's next for Olo after a pivotal year

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 16, 2026

Tech Check: The online ordering company is still focused on digitizing every restaurant transaction. It's also looking to do more M&A under new owner Thoma Bravo.

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NYC says DoorDash and Uber Eats cost workers $550M in tips

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 15, 2026

The city says the apps’ policy of asking for tips after delivery has hurt workers’ earnings. It will soon require them to ask for tips in advance.

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A startup reimagines restaurant delivery for the AI era

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2026

Tech Check: Delivery Collective is betting that integrating with POS providers and ChatGPT can create a lower-cost alternative to the major delivery apps. Can it really challenge the giants?

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Presto raises $10M to fuel its AI drive-thru system

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 08, 2026

The technology company now works with 12 restaurant brands and wants to establish itself as the clear market leader this year, said co-founder Krishna Gupta.

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Food truck manufacturer accuses Reef Kitchens of fraud in bankruptcy filing

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 07, 2026

Texas-based Cruising Kitchens said its financial troubles began when Reef stopped making payments on an order for up to 650 food trailers.

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A dubious Reddit post about food delivery strikes a nerve

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 05, 2026

Tech Check: The viral post alleged shameful practices by an unnamed delivery app. It was roundly denied by the apps, but raised some uncomfortable truths anyway.

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Sweetgreen completes sale of Spyce robotics business to Wonder

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 02, 2026

The $186.4 million deal will free the fast-casual salad chain to focus on growth and operations while allowing Wonder to pursue plans to automate its kitchens.

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Olo acquires Spendgo and launches its own loyalty offering

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 22, 2025

The deal gives the online ordering giant a loyalty product that integrates directly with its other services. It has been much-requested by Olo's restaurant clients.

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See what's on restaurants' tech wish list this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 22, 2025

Tech Check: Operators are hoping for help with customer data, order accuracy and more, and there’s strong demand for AI-powered tools.

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