Mindanao’s Fast-Growing Digital Restaurants Shine at foodpanda CRAVE 2026

Local Mindanao restaurants are becoming regional giants thanks to digital commerce. At foodpanda's CRAVE Partner Summit & Awards 2026, exceptional merchants from Davao and beyond were highlighted for their ability to unlock new revenue streams using platform analytics, AI discovery, and targeted marketing.

Expanding Reach Beyond the Storefront

In addition to commercial performance, CRAVE's growth is evident in the way merchants leverage digital solutions to increase visibility, demand, and customer engagement.

“ Through foodpanda, merchants can benefit from platform-wide demand generation initiatives, including fully funded promotional campaigns, customer acquisition and retention vouchers, and free-delivery offers,” said Leopoldo De Castro, Jr., Director of Finance, foodpanda. “They can also use marketing tools, with guidance from the platform, such as sponsored listings, CPC campaigns, deals, and Pro campaigns, alongside self-managed promotions like combo meals, flash sales, and seasonal offers.”

Merchants may better understand demand and decide on menus and promotions by using customer and order analytics. It's crucial to use these tools strategically so that merchants may select solutions that complement their clients and corporate objectives. AI-powered review highlights, in-app ratings, AI Smart Search, and personalized recommendations all help

customers find merchants and make educated purchases.

Celebrating Merchant Excellence 

These capabilities were reflected in the businesses honored at CRAVE 2026, with standout partners recognized across the following categories:

Pau-Pau’s Top of Table

Celebrating vendors that excelled in sales performance and demonstrated market leadership.

• Tuna Republik
• JM Shawarma
• Villa Tuna Restaurant
• Family Fried Chicken
• Bagong Lipunan

Pau-Pau’s Momentum Master

Recognizing vendors with strong year-over-year performance during the first half of 2026.

• Manolo Halo-Halo
• Bread & Brew Cafe
• Nikko’s Brew
• Pater Al-Kuwait – Aguinaldo Street
• Backyard BBQ

Pau-Pau’s Brand Spotlight

Honoring vendors that elevated their brands through innovative marketing, consistent performance, and strong partnerships with foodpanda.

• Haveli King
• Bar ko sa Lagao
• Bigby’s
• Pansititoy
• Conlu Bread and Pastry Shop

Operational Excellence

Highlighting vendors that upheld high operational standards and delivered seamless, reliable service.

• Aling Paz Food Haus
• Mang Paeng’s Inasal
• Chicken Hauz
• Kudus Tapsihan
• Butcher’s Best Barbeque

People’s Palate Award

Celebrating crowd favorites with consistent repeat orders and strong customer ratings.

• Bigby’s
• Yamashita Diner
• New Davao Famous
• We Got Cha
• Mandarin Tea Garden

“Our merchant partners know their businesses and customers best, and our role is to give them the tools, insights, and opportunities to help them grow. When used strategically, digital solutions can help businesses expand their customer base, respond to demand, and build stronger customer relationships,” said Leopoldo De Castro, Jr.“CRAVE celebrates the businesses putting these opportunities into action and the partnerships we continue to build with them.” 

Growing the Digital Commerce Ecosystem

foodpanda continues to grow its quick-commerce presence beyond typical restaurant delivery through pandamart and foodpanda Shops, providing customers with easy access to groceries and daily necessities while constructing a robust digital infrastructure for nearby shops. 

A strong multiplier effect is created throughout Mindanao as merchant partners grow on the platform, directly assisting local riders, employees, agricultural suppliers, and regional economies.

The national CRAVE 2026 series will begin with the Davao event and then go to Cebu before its grand conclusion in Manila. The tour emphasizes foodpanda's dedication to quickening the digital transformation of the Philippine food and retail sector in addition to commemorating partner achievement.