Tech Tracker: DoorDash, Uber Eats, more, expand restaurant operator tools

Group 1 - DoorDash is leading the third-party delivery market with new digital tools and features for restaurant partners, including three acquisitions in the past year and partnerships with a drone delivery service [1][2] - DoorDash has announced updates to its ecommerce platform, including a loyalty program that allows customers to earn rewards regardless of whether they order through the restaurant's app or the DoorDash Marketplace [2][3] - The ecommerce platform offers a free basic version and a premium version priced at $249 per month for additional features, aimed at helping restaurants increase direct sales and enhance customer relationships [3][4] Group 2 - Chowbus has rebranded from a delivery platform to a technology partner for culturally inspired multi-location restaurants, supported by a $1 million investment [4] - New features from DoorDash include a free, customized, SEO-optimized website for restaurants, and new CRM tools for personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns [4]