What’s Next for DoorDash After Acquiring SevenRooms?
DoorDash announced on May 6 that it’s acquiring SevenRooms for $1.2 billion in cash. SevenRooms helps restaurants and hotels manage reservations and marketing. Why the move? To help restaurants grow their in-store business, along with delivery and takeout. In its...
With Social Media Key to Discovery, Marqii Rolls Out Social Management Tool
Social media has become a key driver of restaurant discovery and guest engagement. According to a study by MGH, 45 percent of U.S. diners have tried a restaurant for the first time because of a social media post from the business. Among those, 74 percent say...
Uber Connects Dine-In Reservations with Ride Scheduling
Uber is rolling out some updates for its Rides and Eats users. The new “Dine Out” section in the Uber Eats app is designed for people heading to restaurants instead of ordering in. It’ll let users find deals, make reservations at nearby spots, and schedule a...
New Grubhub Owner Wonder Raises Another $600 Million
Wonder doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. The food hall startup just raised another $600 million, according to a LinkedIn post from CEO Marc Lore. The latest funding boosts Wonder’s valuation to over $7 billion. It follows a $700 million equity...
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