
No, Texas Roadhouse should not open the door to delivery
In August 2017, the late, great Kent Taylor was asked about third-party delivery, which was just bursting onto the scene at the time.
DoorDash is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 664 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - DoorDash has proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, a grocery‑delivery company [[1bb87d]]. - DoorDash announced a definitive agreement to acquire Instacart’s parent, Maplebear Inc., in a $17 billion deal [[5f3cdd]]. - The deal may face antitrust scrutiny from the FTC, which is already investigating personalized‑pricing practices of delivery firms including DoorDash and Instacart [[f7af34]]. - DoorDash launched DashOS, a platform that links ordering, reservations, loyalty, customer data and marketing for about 80,000 restaurants [[8fcb93]]. - Six restaurant operators using DoorDash Direct saw a 47 % sales boost within the first two months of adoption [[60bff9]]. - Little Caesars piloted autonomous delivery with electric sidewalk robots in three metro markets, partnering with Coco Robotics and DoorDash [[685660]].
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In August 2017, the late, great Kent Taylor was asked about third-party delivery, which was just bursting onto the scene at the time.

Hungry Howie’s has partnered with the DoorDash Commerce Platform to completely overhaul its digital ecosystem — including a rebuilt app, unified customer feedback system and a new flexible loyalty program launching in 20

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Domino's order counts rose in Q2 2026 due to third-party delivery

The pizza giant delivered a second quarter that looked mixed on paper.

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t really need to offer delivery. It’s one of the hottest restaurant chains in the industry, currently riding a streak of positive same-store sales that dates back to 2010, excluding the pandemic.

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Hungry Howie’s, the originator of Flavored Crust pizza, and DoorDash announced a partnership aimed at modernizing Hungry Howie’s digital ordering experience.
The partnership goes beyond a traditional marketplace delivery relationship.

McDonald's debuts a new prototype restaurant with a see-through front and digital integration.

Rising guest churn rates are challenging the effectiveness of traditional loyalty apps, forcing restaurant operators to reconsider how they identify and engage their most valuable customers.

It has been a tough year for restaurant technology on Wall Street.

Restaurant tech fads that failed to take off are examined

The breakfast-and-lunch franchise is leveraging data-driven tools and guest feedback to enhance site selection and operational support for its growing network.

A recent ACSI study highlights how rising menu prices are driving QSR diners toward convenience stores and supermarkets, forcing operators to refocus on perceived value.

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Surcheros® is officially opening its newest location in Perry.

Franchise Update Media names 8th Annual Franchise Innovation Award winners.

The restaurant operators I worry about most are the ones who built their businesses the hard way, whether they run a single neighborhood spot or a dozen locations grown one at a time.

A new DoorDash study finds that 22% of diners now use AI for restaurant discovery, highlighting the growing importance of digital footprints for multi-unit operators.

Pizza Hut franchisee sues over $100 million in AI delivery losses

Trump buys $1 million to $5 million of Kura Sushi stock.

An analysis of how quick-service restaurants can navigate the profit pressures and operational shifts caused by the rise of third-party delivery apps.
Fast-casual Mediterranean brand Rōti is launching in London with three delivery-only kitchens and a strategic expansion into the Atlanta market through its Smyrna location.