Transactional AI in Food Delivery: Alibaba's €32M Strategic Shift
Alibaba's Qwen AI model didn't crash — it executed one of the most aggressive Customer Acquisition operations ever recorded in Food Retail. Here's what it means for European QSR operators.
The Food Delivery Business Model: A Strategic Shift Beyond the Gig Economy
What is truly happening to the food delivery business model in Italy and across Europe? Recent events suggest a profound transformation is underway — and the risk extends far beyond the platforms themselves.
When Franchising Becomes a Shortcut, Those Who Follow Pay the Price
"Everyone wants to be the next McDonald's. Almost no one wants to build McDonald's." A rigorous look at what actually separates a scalable franchise system from an illusion sold as opportunity.
If the QSR slows down, is it the GDO that satisfies the customer's hunger?
There's no point beating around the bush: the foodservice industry is struggling, and the post-pandemic boom was a flash in the pan, ultimately suffocated by the lack of oxygen from…