Iconic Midwestern burger chain White Castle is expanding its delivery service to 45 new markets. While quick service restaurant (QSR) delivery is nothing new, it’s interesting to note that the move puts this mid-sized, privately owned chain in the company of giants like McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s. Can a smaller franchise enjoy the same success as the biggest names in QSR?  Read More...

Amazon may have the lead in the race for smart speaker dominance, but Google and a host of others at CES 2018 made it clear that they’re far from ready to concede. Google and its Assistant were literally everywhere people looked — and on a shocking number of new devices (with new functionality). The world of tech has decided the future will be voice-activated, and now the race is on to see which one everyone will be talking to. Read More...

Food for thought: How is the last mile evolving when it comes to meals getting to the (at home) table? Amazon is gearing up for a potential renewed push in the space, while smaller firms are testing out new options and configurations in small-scale launches.  Read More...