Survey: Restaurant operators raise prices amid steep cost increases Rising food and operating costs are impacting American restaurant operators in a big way. Restaurant parent Woworks launches three-tier franchise programFast-casual restaurant company Woworks is launching a new franchise incentive to fuel its growth. Walmart in delivery first with Papa Johns Walmart is expanding the scope of its restaurant delivery business in a big way. Zipline expands Texas drone delivery to Walmart, Popeye’s, and more An autonomous drone technology provider is growing a food delivery service it launched in Rowlett, Texas in August 2025. Amazon teams with Grubhub, Uber Eats for conversational food ordering Amazon continues expanding the capabilities of the latest version of its Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device. HelloFresh teams with actress Alison Brie for curated recipe promotion A leading meal kit provider is partnering with a TV star to promote communal eating. DoorDash to pilot AI-enabled ordering in Google Gemini app DoorDash continues extending its accessibility into next-gen artificial intelligence models. Wonder plans more than 100 Texas locations by end of 2027 The delivery- and pickup-focused restaurant company founded by former Walmart executive Marc Lore is expanding far beyond its Northeast roots. NYC-based Gregorys Coffee launches franchise program Gregorys Coffee is embarking on its next phase of expansion. Wonder debuts in new Northeast state The delivery-focused restaurant company founded by former Walmart executive Marc Lore is now open for business in nine states. Gong cha debuts new tech-forward store design Gong cha is unveiling a new store design initiative as it continues its expansion in the United States and beyond. Smoothie chain Oakberry supports U.S. rollout with unified commerce A global quick-service chain specializing in premium acai and smoothies is leveraging cloud-based omnichannel capabilities in its new U.S. stores. 1 2 Next Last
