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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zippy's Restaurants launches digital ordering platform with Bottle Rocket
Zippy's Restaurants has introduced an upgraded digital ordering platform, developed in partnership with Bottle Rocket. The move comes as the Hawaiian eatery expands its presence to Las Vegas in the US state of Nevada. The new platform is designed to improve customer interaction by offering a more streamlined and user-friendly experience when ordering food online. The collaboration with Bottle Rocket focuses on utilising its expertise in user experience, visual design and tech development. Among the features of the updated platform are a quicker checkout process, the ability to place advance orders for breakfast items and an increased number of food images to assist customers in making selections. The platform also offers real-time order tracking, integration with loyalty programmes and a refreshed interface for easier navigation. Zippy's marketing and communications vice-president Kevin Yim stated: 'This digital transformation is a game-changer for Zippy's. 'Our partnership with Bottle Rocket has not only delivered a superior ordering experience but has also laid a flexible, future-proof foundation for our digital growth. 'This transformation will significantly enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations and ultimately drive our business forward by making it easier and more enjoyable for everyone to connect with Zippy's, whether they're ordering a Zip Pac or our famous chili.' The enhanced online ordering system is now accessible through the Zippy's app and Bottle Rocket client engagement and growth executive vice-president Matt Smith stated: 'Our approach centred on understanding Zippy's unique brand, operational needs, and, critically, their customers' expectations. 'By focusing on intuitive UX, [user experience], engaging design and a flexible MACH-based architecture, we've crafted a digital ordering platform that extends the Zippy's experience directly into customers' hands. 'We anticipate increased order values as customers discover the expanded ease and breadth of options available online, a trend Zippy's is already observing.' Zippy's Restaurants was founded more than 58 years ago by brothers Francis and Charles Higa in Honolulu. It currently operates 25 locations across Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island, and its first location outside of Hawaii, in Las Vegas, Nevada, which opened in October 2023. "Zippy's Restaurants launches digital ordering platform with Bottle Rocket" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Tahawul Tech
17-07-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Deliverect crosses 1 billion orders, boosts Middle East North Africa expansion plans
Dubai — Deliverect, a leading global food tech SaaS company, today announced it has processed one billion orders – a key milestone that underscores the company's digital scale and industry-leading integration network by leveraging the power of AI to unlock efficiency, speed and bottom-line profit in modern restaurant operations. The significant achievement further solidifies Deliverect's position as the world's leading solutions provider for enterprise digital ordering – the company serves more than 69,000 locations across 52 countries with a 99.95% uptime rate that restaurant and retail operators depend on. Zhong Xu, CEO of Deliverect, said: 'Reaching one billion orders is a major moment – but it's just the beginning. Restaurants need more than automation; they need intelligence and a best-in-class network of integration opportunities. Our AI-first vision is already transforming restaurant performance, and we're poised to accelerate that impact even further.' The announcement comes at a time when Deliverect is witnessing incredible growth since entering the MENA market in 2020 with company recording more than a 200% increase in processed orders annually. In the coming months, Deliverect digital kiosks will be introduced at restaurants across the MENA region with customers able to place orders and pay in just a few steps, providing a fast, seamless experience. This is part of its strategy to better serve customers with the company continuing to invest in technology, placing AI at the heart of its day-to-day operations to drive sustained profitability and enhance customer experience. Some of its benefits include instant menu syncing and performance analytics, while Deliverect Dispatch provides real-time tracking and accurate ETAs. Today, its AI-powered platform is pivotal to handling billions of digital orders effortlessly, assisted by over 1,000 integrations in the industry's most robust ecosystem. Naji Haddad, Vice President of EMEA at Deliverect, said: 'The MENA region is growing at a rapid pace when it comes to the food sector with customers not short of options for restaurants. While technology continues to advance and make daily operations easier for business owners, Deliverect's AI-focused strategy and its commitment to investing further in this game-changing tool will help companies maximize their revenues and accelerate their business going forward.'
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Deliverect achieves major milestone of one billion global orders and accelerates investment to drive MENA growth
In the MENA region, a 200% increase has been recorded in annual processed orders as Deliverect prepares to introduce digital kiosks at restaurants across the market. Dubai, UAE: Deliverect, a leading global food tech SaaS company, today announced it has processed one billion orders – a key milestone that underscores the company's digital scale and industry-leading integration network by leveraging the power of AI to unlock efficiency, speed and bottom-line profit in modern restaurant operations. The significant achievement further solidifies Deliverect's position as the world's leading solutions provider for enterprise digital ordering – the company serves more than 69,000 locations across 52 countries with a 99.95% uptime rate that restaurant and retail operators depend on. Zhong Xu, CEO of Deliverect, said: 'Reaching one billion orders is a major moment – but it's just the beginning. Restaurants need more than automation; they need intelligence and a best-in-class network of integration opportunities. Our AI-first vision is already transforming restaurant performance, and we're poised to accelerate that impact even further.' The announcement comes at a time when Deliverect is witnessing incredible growth since entering the MENA market in 2020 with company recording more than a 200% increase in processed orders annually. In the coming months, Deliverect digital kiosks will be introduced at restaurants across the MENA region with customers able to place orders and pay in just a few steps, providing a fast, seamless experience. This is part of its strategy to better serve customers with the company continuing to invest in technology, placing AI at the heart of its day-to-day operations to drive sustained profitability and enhance customer experience. Some of its benefits include instant menu syncing and performance analytics, while Deliverect Dispatch provides real-time tracking and accurate ETAs. Today, its AI-powered platform is pivotal to handling billions of digital orders effortlessly, assisted by over 1,000 integrations in the industry's most robust ecosystem. Naji Haddad, Vice President of EMEA at Deliverect, said: 'The MENA region is growing at a rapid pace when it comes to the food sector with customers not short of options for restaurants. While technology continues to advance and make daily operations easier for business owners, Deliverect's AI-focused strategy and its commitment to investing further in this game-changing tool will help companies maximize their revenues and accelerate their business going forward.' About Deliverect Established in 2018, Deliverect is a global ecosystem of solutions for on and off-premise online food sales that boosts productivity, revenue and helps generate data insights for business owners. Today, a number of different brands are part of Deliverect's portfolio including Deliverect Restaurants, which maximises businesses' presence on delivery platforms through its automations, Pulse which elevates their marketing and Deliverect Direct that drives more frequent online sales. Dispatch is also another, orchestrating deliveries across mile last-mile providers. With our enterprise expertise, unrivalled reliability, largest integrations network and 24/7 premium support, Deliverect operates in 52 countries, empowering more than +69,000 locations including renowned chains such as Burger King, Little Caesars and Pret A Manger and has helped process more than +1B orders to date across different food delivery channels like Noon, Careem, Jahez and Keeta.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Olo to be acquired by software investment firm Thoma Bravo
You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter. Restaurant technology platform Olo has entered into an agreement to be acquired by software investment firm Thoma Bravo for an all-cash transaction with an estimated equity value of $2 billion. The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of 2025, will take Olo private, and will help to accelerate the company's continued growth in the foodservice technology sector. 'Over the last twenty years, we've built Olo into the market leader in digital ordering for restaurants, while also expanding into payments and guest engagement to help restaurant brands aggregate and activate guest data to drive profitable traffic,' Noah Glass, Olo's Founder and CEO, said in a statement. 'By partnering with Thoma Bravo, we believe we can build on our success to date and accelerate our vision of helping our customers create a world where every restaurant guest feels like a regular.' Under the terms of the agreement, Olo shareholders will receive $10.25 per share, which is 65% over the company's share price of $6.20 as of April 30. Thoma Bravo is a software-focused investor with more than $184 billion in assets and has invested in or acquired more than 535 companies, including NextGen Healthcare, Boeing's Digital Aviation Solutions, and business planning software company, Anaplan, which was one of the largest acquisitions the firm made for $10.7 billion in 2022. 'We are thrilled to be joining Noah and the Olo team at this exciting stage of their journey,' Hudson Smith, a partner at Thoma Bravo, said in a statement. 'The incredible platform and deep customer relationships they've built over the last two decades make them an ideal investment for us. We look forward to supporting them as they capitalize on the significant opportunities in the hospitality sector and work to achieve their impressive vision.' The transaction was unanimously approved by the Olo board and is subject to customary closing conditions. Goldman Sachs is serving as the exclusive financial advisor, Goodwin Procter LLP is serving as legal counsel to Olo, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Thoma Bravo for this deal. Contact Joanna at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Pizza Hut to make a HUGE change at all 136 dine-in restaurants with dozens of jobs sliced
PIZZA Hut is rolling out new digital ordering screens across all 136 of its dine-in restaurants, a move that could make over 100 staff members redundant. The pizza chain, which employs 3,000 staff, is set to cut 120 front-end roles as part of the shake-up. 1 The new terminals at the front of restaurants will make it quicker for customers to order. A letter to staff at risk of redundancy said: "Over the coming months we are introducing new customer-facing technologies across our restaurants, including digital ordering through QR codes and the installation of in-store kiosks. "These changes are designed to enhance the customer experience and allow guests to be more self-sufficient when dining with us." Other chains such as Wetherspoons and Nando's have already installed similar screens or offer QR code ordering from the table. Emily Curtis from DC London Pie, which owns Pizza Hut UK's dine-in restaurants, explained that the decision to cut jobs is due to more than 60% of in-store orders now being placed digitally. She said the company has invested heavily in new technologies to keep up with changing customer preferences. "As part of this journey, we are adapting our staffing model, particularly in our front-of-house teams," she added. "While these decisions are never easy, they are necessary to ensure we continue meeting customer expectations and stay competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace. "We are committed to supporting affected team members and will work closely with those impacted to help them find new opportunities within the wider Pizza Hut network." The dine-in arm of the restaurant was rescued by private equity firm Directional Capital, which created DC London Pie Ltd to take over the franchise. Major UK pub chain announces sweeping closures & job losses It saved 3,000 jobs and saw the closure of one restaurant. It is separate to the delivery side of the chain, which is owned by Yum! Brands, the US firm that owns KFC. Pizza Hut first arrived in the UK in 1973 and quickly became a favourite with diners. At its height, the chain operated over 260 restaurants nationwide, employing 10,000 staff and welcoming three million customers each month. Some of its most notable creations include the introduction of the pan pizza in 1980, the stuffed crust in 1995, and the re-launch of the pan pizza as the grand pan in 1998. Pan pizzas are baked in a deep, oil-coated dish, giving the crust a deliciously crispy, golden edge and a lightly fried texture on the bottom. Like many businesses, Pizza Hut faced challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. To manage its financial difficulties, the company entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) - a deal with lenders to cut costs and stay afloat. At the time, Pizza Hut had over 240 locations across the UK but was forced to close 29 branches as part of the restructuring plan. What are my rights if I'm made redundant? YOU are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you have worked for your employer for two years or more. The statutory rate is based on your age, weekly pay and number of years in the job. You will get: Half a week's pay for each full year you worked aged under 22 One week's pay for each full year you worked aged 22 or older, but under 41 One and half week's pay for each full year you worked while aged 41 or older. You cannot be paid less than the statutory amount. If you were made redundant on or after April 6 2025, your weekly pay is capped at £719 and the maximum statutory redundancy pay you can get is £21,570. The government has a calculator on its website to help you work out how much you are owed. You may get more than this statutory amount if your employer has a redundancy scheme. HOSPITALITY WOES The hospitality sector has struggled to bounce back after the pandemic, facing challenges including soaring energy bills, inflation and staff shortages. In January 2023, Byron Burger fell into administration with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Around 12 branches were saved in a rescue deal with Tristar Foods, which is owned by Calveton. The Restaurant Group (TRG), which owned Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito and Wagamama, shut dozens of sites in the same year. It then went on to sell its Frankie & Bennys and Chiquito brands to Cafe Rouge owner The Big Table group in September 2023. Italian restaurant chain Prezzo also closed dozens of sites in the same year. In April 2024, Tasty, the owners of Italian restaurant Wildwood and Dim T, a pan-Asian restaurant, announced plans to exit 20 loss-making restaurants. In the same month, Whitbread revealed plans to slash its chain of branded restaurants across the UK. Meanwhile, TGI Fridays was forced to close 35 locations immediately after falling into administration last October. However, 51 restaurants were rescued through a last-minute pre-pack deal with private equity firms Breal Capital and Calveton UK.
