Grubhub parent company, Wonder, announced that it has acquired Claim, a restaurant rewards app. Founded in 2021, Claim offers cash-back rewards for local restaurants that users can redeem for dine-in or pick-up orders. Restaurants partner with Claim to create promotions, boost foot traffic, and track performance insights through the Claim dashboard. The financial terms of the …
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NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Privately held Texas homebuilder Megatel Homes LLC said on Thursday it will start issuing a crypto payments and rewards token. The announcement came after the Securities and Exchange Commission sent Dallas-based Megatel a “no-action” letter late Thursday, effectively allowing the company to go ahead. The “MegPrime” token is Megatel’s …
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Harsh early review inbound: Zesty by DoorDash is severely flawed. Launched yesterday, I’m floored by how inaccurate the restaurant recommendations are. I would never give a “review” or pass judgment on its first day or week a new restaurant opening, but products multi billion dollar tech companies are different and it feels like no one …
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Toast just integrated Google and Meta ads. they are calling it a feature release. i am calling it a mandatory tax. this is the end game for the all-in-one OS. the reality is they now have the data to link an ad click directly to your net payout. they can automatically kill campaigns that push …
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The restaurant-rating app is supplanting Yelp and Google by catering to younger diners who prefer a personal recommendation over an authoritative one By Zoe de Leon December 16, 2025 2:44 pm EST The restaurant-rating app Beli has become a sensation among Gen Z and Millennial diners. There are few labels cringier than being dubbed a “foodie.” …
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Credit card giant American Express has made inroads into the restaurant industry over the past several years, acquiring the reservation platforms Resy and Tock as well as middleware provider Rooam. The idea was not only to offer Amex cardholders more perks via the Resy and Tock restaurant networks, but also to help restaurants themselves—many of them …
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If booking dinner and ordering dinner already live in your phone, why not your reservation perks, too? Uber has teamed up with OpenTable on Dine Out, a new experience inside the Uber Eats app that lets you book tables via OpenTable and score exclusive discounts and benefits along the way. With Dine Out, you can book …
DoorDash has introduced a new suite of tools within its commerce platform, aimed at supporting restaurants in increasing direct sales. The platform expansion is also aimed at improving customer engagement across their own channels, such as applications, websites and in-store interactions. The enhanced platform operates on the same infrastructure that facilitates daily transactions on the …
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New ways for consumers to discover and enjoy local restaurants in-person, and helpful tools for restaurants to grow their business Sep 30, 2025 DoorDash today introduced Going Out, a new feature that brings reservations, in-store rewards, and exclusive offers for DashPass members together in one place. The launch makes dining out more rewarding for consumers, while …
Smarter Choices, Happier Guests EveryBite, the restaurant-tech company behind SmartMenu™, today announced it’s joining Olo’s partner ecosystem, making it easier for restaurants to deliver more personal, connected dining experiences. With over 7 million visits and counting across 7,000+ restaurant locations, SmartMenu™ is transforming how diners discover what to eat. Each visit sparks meaningful engagement, with guests exploring an average …
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