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UAE food delivery apps flag slower service amid regional tensions

Food app users are seeing alerts regarding delayed deliveries, which companies describe as temporary measures.

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China sets new transparency rules for online food delivery restaurants

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued new rules, set to take effect on 1 June.

Everyware rolls out self-checkout kiosks for Hong Kong restaurants

The new system aims to speed up payments, cut staff workload and improve the guest experience.

Burger King pilots AI chatbot in employee headsets

The brand is currently testing AI-powered drive-through technology in less than 100 locations.

DoorDash to close Deliveroo and Wolt operations in four markets

The company plans to carry out an orderly closure in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan.

Just Eat and Starship to launch robot deliveries in Sunderland, UK

The robot deliveries will expand in line with demand, with plans to roll out the service to additional locations nationwide.

McDonald’s Australia begins trial of expanded McCafé drinks range

The restaurant brand has also added two limited-time Angus burgers to its menu.

Slang AI raises $36m to advance hospitality voice platform

The company will use the new funds to further develop its agentic voice AI for guest communication.