Grubhub Launches Direct, Commission-Free Ordering
As restaurants face uncertain and challenging times this winter, Grubhub has introduced a new package of marketing commission-free solutions to make it easier for restaurants to do online ordering through their own digital channels or on-premises properties. In a...
Reef, Aloha Poke Partner to Seed New Markets
The folks behind Aloha Poke, a Hawaiian-themed poke restaurant based in Chicago, see ghost kitchens as a way to seed new markets. CEO Chris Birkinshaw said it’s a natural fit for the restaurant, which has a relatively simple model and does a lot of off-premises...
Relay Gives Restaurants ‘Agnostic’ Self-Delivery Option
There’s a growing number of options for restaurants looking to reduce the impact of delivery commissions and capture customer data through a self-delivery program. Relay Delivery, an East Coast delivery fleet operator, argues restaurants should seek a native solution...
DoorDash Shareholders Could See 816% Return from IPO
The expected DoorDash IPO is set for December 8, when the company hits the public markets. It filed a detailed prospectus (S-1) in mid-November (which you can read all about here). In short, the company reported $1.9 billion in revenue and a loss of $149 million in...
Done Deal: Uber Acquires Postmates
As giant DoorDash finalizes its plans to go public, Uber announced it has officially completed its acquisition of Postmates, perennially the fourth-largest U.S.-based third-party delivery provider. According to October market share stats from Second Measure, a...
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