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Delivery

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finance
Finance & Economics

The True Cost of Third-Party Delivery: How DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub Are Reshaping QSR Unit Economics

Inside the commission structures, margin pressures, and strategic choices defining the future of restaurant profitability

MAR 18, 2026 · 11 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Packaging Engineering: The $0.15 Decision That Makes or Breaks Delivery

Inside the overlooked science of keeping food hot, intact, and sustainable from kitchen to doorstep

MAR 18, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

The General Manager Exodus: QSR's Retention Crisis at the Most Critical Position

Store-level leaders are burning out and leaving faster than ever — and the math says it's costing the industry billions

MAR 18, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

Domino's Is Eating Pizza Hut Alive - And the Gap Is Accelerating

Domino's posts 6.4% revenue growth and 32 consecutive years of international same-store gains while Pizza Hut announces 250 U.S. closures

MAR 19, 2026 · 5 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

The Hidden Costs of Third-Party Delivery Aggregator Contracts for Franchise Operators

Commission rates are just the beginning. Data loss, operational friction, and brand damage push the true cost of aggregator delivery far higher than operators expect.

MAR 20, 2026 · 10 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Shipley’s Catering Launch Gives Stores a Day to Plan the Order

Shipley’s new catering channel pairs a dedicated menu with advance notice. The operating opportunity lies in how each shop plans capacity and handoff.

JUL 9, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

DoorDash’s $8 Discount Cap Changes the Flavor Fest Economics

The summer campaign creates a window to measure customer trial, order contribution and repeat business. Its headline budget is not a merchant payout.

AUG 6, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

Wonder Sets a First Launch Site for Salt Hank’s After Acquisition

Salt Hank’s planned entry into Wonder begins with one location and continued culinary leadership. The test is whether the product can travel with its reputation.

AUG 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

Uber and Block plan Square integration in six international markets

The announced expansion builds on Square’s U.S. Uber Eats integration, with six international markets planned and Cash App Pay coming to U.S. Uber apps.

APR 22, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

Yum China’s delivery growth brings a larger rider bill to restaurants

Delivery supplied about 54% of company sales in Q1. Rider costs squeezed restaurant margin, while corporate cost savings helped operating margin rise.

APR 29, 2026 · 3 MIN READ