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Uber Direct

by Uber

About

White-label on-demand delivery: merchants dispatch Uber couriers for their own orders via API or dashboard.

Best for

Restaurants outside India taking orders on their own site who want Uber couriers without the marketplace.

Key features
  • On-demand courier dispatch
  • Create Delivery API
  • Live tracking
  • Sandbox environment
  • 24-hour support after go-live

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The 2026 QSR® Drive-Thru Report
Technology
QSR MagazineFor QSR

The 2026 QSR® Drive-Thru Report

Why it matters ·If your drive-thru is still just about lanes, ask whether you’re missing the bigger shift—digital speed matters more than physical space. This report may push you to rethink how orders move beyond the window, not just how many cars you can fit.

Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations
Operations
Economic TimesFor Multi-Unit

Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations

Why it matters ·If your operation relies on third-party dark stores for grocery or meal prep, this is a reminder to audit their compliance as closely as you do your own kitchens. A single violation can disrupt your supply chain faster than you can source alternatives.

Inside DoorDash’s Push to Connect Every Restaurant Channel
Technology
QSR MagazineFor Multi-Unit

Inside DoorDash’s Push to Connect Every Restaurant Channel

Why it matters ·If you rely on multiple channels, DoorDash’s push to unify ordering, reservations, and loyalty under one system could simplify your tech stack—but ask whether their integration will actually reduce friction or just shift control to another third party. Before committing, check if their platform supports your existing workflows without adding hidden costs or complexity.

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