Chris Heffernan, Founder & CEO of dlivrd, expressed his enthusiasm for this hometown collaboration: "At dlivrd, we've always strived to provide a top-notch delivery experience. Our partnership with Zuppler takes this commitment to the next level. By integrating our network of catering drivers with Zuppler's online ordering platform, we're redefining catering services for restaurants and their customers. Plus, we love working with companies in our own backyard of Philadelphia!”

Zuppler is renowned for its pioneering of online ordering solutions, empowering restaurants to create customized, branded online ordering systems that effortlessly blend with their online presence at affordable price points. This innovative platform offers a convenient ordering experience, adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape.

dlivrd has earned a remarkable reputation in the last-mile food delivery sector, with an unwavering commitment to speed, reliability, and quality. Their extensive driver network, spanning thousands of independent earning partners across 160 markets, ensures restaurant partners can meet the growing demand for catering services.

This partnership holds a multitude of advantages. Restaurants using Zuppler's platform can seamlessly integrate dlivrd's catering driver network into their operations, guaranteeing prompt delivery, superior service quality, and an extended service radius. With dlivrd, restaurant partners can meet the growing catering demand without significant investments in delivery infrastructure.

In addition, this integration provides restaurants with access to dlivrd's cutting-edge delivery management tools, allowing for real-time order tracking, efficient driver management, comprehensive performance analytics, and enhanced overall efficiency and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, dlivrd utilizes their proprietary Frederick technology to optimize 3PL and delivery matching processes.

"Zuppler is thrilled to join forces with dlivrd in this transformative partnership," remarked Shiva Srinivasan, Founder & CEO of Zuppler. "Together, we're empowering restaurants to provide an exceptional catering experience, reaching more customers, and setting new industry standards."

dlivrd's extensive driver network is known for its professionalism, guaranteeing experienced individuals who prioritize punctual and secure delivery. This reliability is crucial for establishing and sustaining a positive reputation in the competitive last-mile delivery sector.

dlivrd and Zuppler share a commitment to elevating the restaurant industry through innovative solutions that adapt to the evolving demands of today's customers. This partnership promises to redefine the catering landscape, making it more accessible and efficient for restaurants to meet the burgeoning demand for their catering services.

About dlivrd:

dlivrd is a prominent food delivery platform renowned for its unwavering commitment to speed, reliability, and quality. With a vast network of catering drivers, dlivrd empowers restaurants to expand their catering services and meet the escalating demand for timely and professional deliveries.

About Zuppler:

Zuppler is an innovative online ordering platform that enables restaurants to create tailor-made, branded online ordering systems, seamlessly integrating with their online presence. They provide ingenious solutions to assist restaurants in thriving within the digital age.

Dine-In, Online Ordering and Delivery Offerings Targeted to Accelerate Order Volume and Revenue Growth

ATLANTA, GA (Globenewswire) – November 14, 2022: RDE, Inc. (OTCQB: RSTN) (the “Company”), the owner and operator of Restaurant.com, the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership and integration with Zuppler, an online food ordering system for restaurants, and the RMDA, the nation’s largest network of locally owned and operated food delivery companies.

Through this partnership, independent restaurants gain access to a comprehensive set of marketing, ecommerce, and delivery services that accelerate new customer acquisition and increase guest order frequency. New offerings include:

• Current RDE, Inc. restaurant clients will gain access to new online ordering capabilities added to Restaurant.com, where visitors will be able to place orders for pickup or delivery. RDE clients will also gain access to new customers and food orders through addition of menus to the Google Food Ordering platform.

• Over 20,000 Zuppler and RMDA restaurant clients will gain access to RDE, Inc.’s digital marketing services to drive dine-in business from new customers.

• Delivery services will be provided through over 700 local delivery companies who are members of the Restaurant Marketing Delivery Association (RMDA), the nation’s largest network of independent food delivery providers.
  

RDE restaurant clients will also gain access to custom branded, fully integrated online ordering systems to control their customer relationships, own their customer data as well as drive profit and business growth. RDE, Inc.’s restaurant clients gain access to an enterprise-grade ecommerce user experience that will expand revenue and order volume in combination with the power and branding of Restaurant.com.

“Restaurants need a complete solution to drive new revenue for both dine-in and online orders, and through the partnership with Zuppler and the RMDA, RDE clients will be able to access powerful ecommerce tools and high-quality delivery services to accelerate revenue,” said Tim Miller, Vice President, Restaurant.com.

Restaurant.com offers industry-leading marketing solutions to acquire new customers and grow their consumers base. Using a geotargeted marketing approach, Restaurant.com connects hungry diners with independent restaurants to fill their empty tables.

“The Restaurant.com brand is one of the most enduring and iconic in the industry,” said Ed Barrett, Chief Growth Officer, Zuppler. “In combination, the Restaurant.com and Zuppler capabilities will help restaurants efficiently acquire new guests, and inspire them to re-order for pickup or delivery; accelerating revenue and increasing profitability” added Barrett.

With over 700 locally owned and operated food delivery companies, the RMDA offers one of the largest coverage areas within the US, coupled with an experienced and tenured driver network.

“RMDA local delivery providers are known for industry-leading quality and deep commitment to customer care”, said Andrew Simmons, President, RMDA. “Through this partnership, RDE clients gain access to new tools to grow their business, and improve the level of delivery services provided to their guests,” added Simmons.

About RDE, Inc.

RDE, Inc. (OTCQB: RSTN) (Restaurant, Dining and Entertainment) is a pioneer in the restaurant deal space and the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand. Founded in 1999, Restaurant.com, Specials by Restaurant.com and our Corporate Incentives division connect digital consumers, businesses and communities offering thousands of dining, retail and entertainment deal options nationwide at over 184,000 restaurants and retailers. Restaurant.com prides itself on offering the best deal, every meal. Our restaurant certificates and gift cards allow customers to save at thousands of restaurants across the country with just a few clicks.

For more information, visit: www.rdeholdings.com and https://www.restaurant.com.

About Zuppler 

Zuppler is a global software and services company supporting businesses in the food and delivery service industry by providing custom branded online ordering systems for its clients. The Zuppler tools allow restaurants and delivery service providers to control their customer relationships, own their customer data and drive profit and growth. Offerings include custom branded online ordering menus, food ordering marketplaces, Google food ordering integration, mobile apps, delivery management, marketing automation, loyalty, and more. For more information visit, www.Zuppler.com

About RMDA

The RMDA is comprised of 700 members across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the UK. Together, representing $550 million in revenue, making the organization the fourth largest food delivery fleet, behind that of Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub. For more information visit, www.thermda.org.

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Zuppler, an online food ordering system for delivery service providers, restaurants, and caterers, and DataDreamers, a Fullsteam company, the industry leading marketplace ordering, dispatch and driver management software for delivery service providers and restaurants announce their partnership and technology integration to support the $80B Food Delivery Market. Together, the joint solution provides a superior consumer ordering experience with best in class dispatch and delivery technology to grow order volume and operational efficiency. This integration supports the need in the food delivery industry for an open API to provide greater flexibility and control for local delivery companies and independent restaurants.

Amazing Guest Experience Combined with Operational Excellence

Zuppler offers both restaurants and delivery service providers a custom branded, fully integrated online ordering system to control their customer relationships, own their customer data as well as drive profit and growth. DataDreamer clients gain access to an enterprise-grade ecommerce user experience and complete marketing and loyalty solutions that will expand new revenue streams and order volume while maintaining the robust dispatch and driver management tools offered by DataDreamers. 

Existing DataDreamers clients can continue to use the DataDreamers tablet to receive and confirm orders and minimize any disruption or training needs for restaurants, and gain access to new integrations available through Zuppler. DataDreamers clients will also continue to use Fullsteam for payment processing and the driver management and reporting functionality for the day to day management of drivers.

New delivery services clients receive custom branded online ordering platforms designed for growth, with dispatch and driver tools that streamline the delivery process. DataDreamers provides drivers with navigation through Google maps, one-tap order confirmation and status updates, and quick communication with dispatch, restaurants, and customers. As the industry leading platform, DataDreamers is widely regarded as the gold standard for driver management, driver dispatch, and delivery logistics in the food industry. The integration will be generally available in 2022.

“This partnership supports the Zuppler mission of offering open solutions with integrations that enable customers to control their growth and customer experience”, said Co-Founder and CEO of Zuppler, Shiva Srinivasan. Srinivasan also added “End customers benefit from the Zuppler and DataDreamers integration by providing an ideal ordering experience coupled with technology that ensures delivery is fast and accurate.” 

“DataDreamers has been the industry leader in food ordering marketplaces and driver dispatch and management systems for the past decade. Together with Zuppler, the combined solution offers exactly the right set of restaurant, delivery provider, and end user functionality that the food industry has been searching for”, said Evangelos Antypas, Group President, Fullsteam. Antypas added “Delivery service providers expect and demand full control of their technology decisions and transparency in their business relationships, which the Zuppler and DataDreamers open API is designed to support.”

To learn more about the partnership and integration, visit www.zuppler.com/datadreamers.

About Zuppler 

Founded more than a decade ago in Conshohocken, PA, Zuppler is a global software and services company supporting businesses in the food and delivery service industry by providing custom branded online ordering systems for its clients. The Zuppler tools allow restaurants and delivery service providers to control their customer relationships, own their customer data and drive profit and growth. Offerings include custom branded online ordering menus, food ordering marketplaces, Google food ordering integration, mobile apps, delivery management, and more. For more information visit, www.zuppler.com

About Fullsteam

Fullsteam is a leading technology and payments company headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. Fullsteam provides its acquired companies with streamlined payments infrastructure and enhanced operational support in order to increase growth and improve profitability. Fullsteam is actively seeking further acquisitions across multiple software verticals. For more information about Fullsteam, visit, https://www.fullsteam.com