Erika Adams

Toast has seen tremendous growth over its five years of existence. We wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is an IPO. (And directing $1 billion toward R&D efforts is certainly not small potatoes.)

It's a great time to own a ghost kitchen startup.

Third-party delivery platforms are a risky business for small restaurants, where commission fees are steep and the competition is overwhelming. While DoorDash's new initiative is a nice step for the 10 participating restaurants, many other independent restaurateurs feel gouged by its pricing structure.

McDonald's was a turnaround story a few years ago. Now, it's solidly in growth mode, fueled by strategic investments and initiatives that bring technology to the forefront of its business.

Both Red Robin and Impossible Foods could use the favorable attention from this new partnership.

We're not surprised to see Uber Eats aligning with its competitors on the new fee structure, especially to drive more revenue on smaller orders.

The new development differentiates Postmates among its stiff competition — not a bad look for a company that just filed for an IPO.

No need to reinvent the wheel here. Simple, straightforward, points-based loyalty programs are what customers are demanding.

Consider this a cheat sheet for all things happening at Restaurant Brands International.

It's hard to be forward-looking when short-term sales are at stake, but McDonald's executives are right to keep funneling money into system-wide tech upgrades. This will pay off in the not-so-distant future.