Motional and Uber Eats Launch Autonomous Deliveries in Santa Monica

Today, Motional and Uber launched autonomous deliveries for Uber Eats customers in Santa Monica, California. Motional’s all-electric IONIQ 5 vehicles, operating autonomously, are now conducting end-to-end food deliveries.

“Autonomous delivery signifies the next phase of Motional’s commercial roadmap,” said Abe Ghabra, Motional’s Chief Operating Officer. “This service will provide the learnings and experience needed to make Motional the trusted AV provider for on-demand delivery networks. We’re proud to partner with Uber on this important milestone and begin introducing Uber Eats customers to autonomous technology...”

Andy Nguyen Launches First NFT-backed Restaurant Group, Food Fighters Universe

Andy Nguyen and Kevin Seo, the foodpreneurs behind the world's first Bored Ape restaurant, Bored & Hungry, today announce Food Fighters Universe (FFU), an NFT collection that will connect food and Web3. Launching in May, FFU will be a collection of 10,000 unique tokens on the ETH (Ethereum) blockchain. Each purchase will help to develop the world's first NFT-backed restaurant group, focused on building gathering places in real life (IRL) and the metaverse, while offering utility and experiences for Food Fighters NFT holders.

Food Fighters NFTs will grant members...

Kroger Dallas Division Launches Restaurant Supply

Kroger's Dallas Division is making it simpler for local restaurants to keep their customer-favorite items on the menu. Known for providing the freshest food at a great value, the grocer is launching Kroger Restaurant Supply, exclusively in Greater Dallas today.

Kroger Restaurant Supply offers an alternative to ordering in large quantities that have highly variable pricing and require deliveries on a set schedule. This service offers competitive wholesale pricing, opportunities to purchase items by the case or unit and seven-day-a-week delivery.

"Supply chain bottlenecks are impacting nearly every restaurant across..."

Welcome to the Wendyverse™: Wendy's® Opening First Restaurant in Virtual Reality

Wendy's® is teaming up with creators in Meta's Horizon Worlds to make (virtual) dreams come true with the grand opening of the Wendyverse™ in Horizon Worlds on April 2. Virtual reality becomes reality as Wendyverse gives fans all-new 3D opportunities to virtually interact with each other and the brand – as only Wendy's can.

"For years we've been meeting our fans in unexpected ways and places with our unique approach to social media, gaming and engagement," said Carl Loredo, chief marketing officer for...

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. on a Mission to "Feed Your Happy" With All-New My Rewards™ Loyalty Program

CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.®, announced today the debut of My Rewards, a new loyalty program available through its recently launched brand apps putting the most popular menu items just a few taps away. The program is now available nationally at participating Hardee's and Carl's Jr. restaurants.

To celebrate the launch, both brands will offer a series of enticing promotions at sign-up. Upon registration for My Rewards, guests will receive an offer for...

Beyond Meat® and PepsiCo's Planet Partnership Debuts Beyond Meat Jerky

Beyond Meat, Inc. and PepsiCo, Inc. today announced the debut of Beyond Meat® Jerky. The delicious and convenient plant-based jerky is the first product from the two companies' joint-venture, Planet Partnership, LLC. Rolling out at stores nationwide starting in March, Beyond Meat Jerky offers a full-flavored, on-the-go snack experience that furthers Beyond Meat and PepsiCo's shared passion for creating products that are better for both people and the planet.

Beyond Meat Jerky is marinated and slow roasted to offer the savory experience of...

WWE® and Nextbite Launch Virtual Restaurant in Dallas

WWE and Nextbite, a leader in virtual restaurants, have partnered to launch a WWE-themed, delivery-only restaurant in the Dallas area ahead of WrestleMania 38, which takes place next Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

The delivery-only restaurant – WWE Smackadillas – is available now via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. WWE Smackadillas offers a unique menu of crave-crushing quesadillas that will only be available until April 11.

“WWE is one of the premier sports and entertainment organizations in the world and is..."

Odd Burger Launches Preposterous Foods: Exclusive Partnership with Sysco

Odd Burger Corporation, one of the world's first vegan fast-food chains and first to go public, today announced it is launching and marketing a line of vegan products under the brand Preposterous Foods.

Preposterous Foods offers a minimal-ingredient, minimally processed line featuring whole foods like chickpeas, oats and wheat gluten. The initial launch will feature 10 products including a crispy "chickUN" burger, meatless wings, beefy ground meat, gyro meat, breakfast sausage, dairy-free ranch dressing, 'honey' mustard sauce, tzatziki sauce, eggless mayo, and dairy-free cheese sauce.

For additional...

Vejii Announces the Launch of Planet Based Foods Innovative Hemp-Based Meat Alternatives Products 

Vejii Holdings Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of Planet Based Foods' innovative hemp-protein products including the HEMP Burger, HEMP Crumble, and the HEMP Sausage Patty product ranges into the Company's US platform.

Vejii is a digital marketplace offering thousands of plant-based and sustainable-living products, from hundreds of vendors in a centralized online shopping experience. Vejii has created a unique community of ethically aligned consumers, with the intention of bettering our planet by supporting sustainable living.

The Company will offer and highlight...

CHKN Not Chicken Launches Plant-Based Chicken Across Sprouts Farmers Market Stores Nationwide

CHKN Not Chicken, the delicious plant-based chicken alternative that makes it easy to eat less meat, live healthier, and be kinder to the planet, announced today its launch into all 370+ Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. Shoppers can now find the delicious and healthy plant-based chicken products in the frozen plant-based meat section.

Sprouts will offer customers 4 delicious flavors of CHKN Not Chicken that replicate all the juiciness, texture, and flavor of chicken. Flavors available include: Naked CHKN (original), Zen CHKN...