The Bottom Line Upfront

Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, will partner with Zipline to offer drone delivery from select Panera Bread locations in the greater Seattle area, starting in early 2025. Jet’s Pizza, with over 400 locations across 22 states, will also use Zipline for drone delivery in Detroit, with availability planned for the same time.

The Breakdown

This partnership between Flynn Group, Panera, Jet’s Pizza, and Zipline brings drone delivery to the food industry, offering a new level of convenience and efficiency for customers.

  • Panera Bread and Jet’s Pizza will offer drone delivery in select cities through a partnership with Zipline.
  • Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, will use Zipline for drone delivery from its Panera Bread locations in the greater Seattle area.
  • Jet’s Pizza, with over 400 locations across 22 states, will also use Zipline for drone delivery in Detroit.
  • Zipline is the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, with a track record of successful drone deliveries across four continents.
  • The use of drones for food delivery is expected to enhance the guest experience and expand delivery areas for both Panera Bread and Jet’s Pizza.
  • Meal deliveries in the United States have grown by over 350 percent since 2019, making the introduction of drone delivery a timely and relevant innovation.
  • Zipline's autonomous drones have flown over 70 million commercial autonomous miles and delivered more than 10 million products.