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DoorDash partners with fintech BlueVine to process PPP applications for merchants
Nearly 200 restaurant owners have collectively received more than $6 million in PPP loans through the collaboration since late April. Most recipients are independent restaurants.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 28, 2020 -
Chipotle surpasses $1B in digital sales despite same-store sale declines
Digital sales skyrocketed 216% to $829.3 million during Q2, revealing a bright spot for the company despite its first drop in same-store sales in several years.
By Julie Littman • July 23, 2020 -
Uber Eats adds benchmarking data to Manager app
The delivery company's service will now provide information that allows restaurants to compare their operations to others in the area.
By Julie Littman • Updated Dec. 21, 2020 -
DoorDash launches 'Without Restaurants' campaign to help ailing eateries
As part of the #GotMyStartChallenge on social media, celebrities like comedian George Lopez explain how restaurants shaped their careers.
By Robert Williams • July 21, 2020 -
81% of operators say third-party delivery helped prevent layoffs
Ninety-two percent of restaurants plan to continue working with third-party delivery services beyond the COVID-19 crisis, according to an Uber Eats/Technomic survey.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 21, 2020 -
Uber commits $10M to support Black-owned businesses over next 2 years
The money, which will be used to drive demand for these businesses, follows an extension of $0 delivery fees through the end of the year for Black-owned merchants.
By Julie Littman • July 20, 2020 -
Ghost kitchens could be a $1T global market by 2030, says Euromonitor
Restaurant closures, in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, could accelerate the growth of this market, Euromonitor's Michael Schaefer said in a webinar.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 10, 2020 -
DoorDash to reimburse restaurants after violating San Francisco's 15% fee cap
The company told the San Francisco Chronicle that fewer than 10 restaurants were charged higher fees, but at least one operator said he still hasn't received a refund.
By Alicia Kelso • July 9, 2020 -
Commission-free food delivery service launches in New York City
Fare, created by CaterCow, delivers batch orders by community or neighborhood to save on the cost of the service and only charges consumers fees.
By Julie Littman • July 9, 2020 -
Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month
The service's American rollout will begin in Dallas and Miami, where the company recently soft launched with Cornershop, and could be a bid to inch closer to profitability following its Postmates acquisition.
By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2020 -
DoorDash partners with Kiva to provide funding to Black-owned restaurants
The company will seed a revolving loan fund starting at $150,000 and also offer $0 delivery fees for Black-owned restaurants through the end of the year.
By Julie Littman • July 8, 2020 -
Uber completes $2.65B Postmates acquisition
Uber estimates Postmates will contribute between $350 million and $400 million to Uber's delivery gross bookings.
By Julie Littman , Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Dec. 1, 2020 -
Burger King Finland turns McDonald's into delivery hot spots
The conquesting campaign offered free delivery to people who ordered food near McDonald's locations.
By Robert Williams • July 6, 2020 -
Uber reportedly bids $2.6B for Postmates
Postmates is also considering going public either through an IPO or a special purpose acquisition company.
By Julie Littman • June 30, 2020 -
Square partners with Postmates to offer on-demand delivery capabilities
Square's partner merchants will be able to provide delivery directly on their websites and dispatch couriers to fulfill the orders.
By Julie Littman • June 25, 2020 -
Uber Eats users can now use a map to view restaurants offering pickup
In addition to the enhanced feature, the company also extended its 0% marketplace fee for businesses offering pickup.
By Julie Littman • June 24, 2020 -
DoorDash to pay $5.3M to settle San Francisco misclassification suit
This ends an investigation that began in 2019 following accusations the aggregator intentionally misclassified its delivery drivers as independent contractors so it could withhold sick leave.
By Kate Tornone • Updated Nov. 23, 2021 -
Seattle passes hazard pay bill for food delivery drivers
The city council unanimously passed the rule requiring food delivery companies like DoorDash to pay drivers an additional $2.50 per trip.
By Jeff Wells • Updated June 16, 2020 -
Uber Eats adds restaurant loyalty program, priority delivery option
Restaurants can now provide their own rewards through Uber's app and build direct relationships with its consumers.
By Julie Littman • June 16, 2020 -
Panda Express launches branded delivery, looks to fill 30,000 positions
This white label delivery channel lets diners order off-premise meals via its website and mobile app, which a third-party platform will fulfill.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 16, 2020 -
Yum Brands alleges Grubhub 'improperly terminated' deal in lawsuit
The parent company of KFC and Taco Bell accuses the delivery provider of backing out of an agreement struck between the two in 2018, which it says could lead to a 40% fee increase for customers.
By Alicia Kelso • June 12, 2020 -
DoorDash worth $16B with new $400M in funding
The additional funding signals a possible shift in investor sentiment over food delivery apps, which many are hesitant to back because they haven't been profitable.
By Julie Littman • Updated June 19, 2020 -
Just Eat Takeaway acquires Grubhub in all-stock deal
Grubhub shares jumped more than 7% during after hours trading on news of the deal, which will also give Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway a strong foothold in the U.S.
By Julie Littman • June 10, 2020 -
Uber expands corporate offerings with Vouchers for Eats
Vouchers builds on Uber for Business' corporate meal solutions as a way for employers to boost morale and productivity while staff work from home.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 9, 2020 -
Grubhub reportedly gains two new suitors: Just Eat Takeaway, Delivery Hero
The two European food delivery companies have emerged as potential buyers of Grubhub, following growing antitrust concerns if the U.S. aggregator combined with Uber.
By Julie Littman • June 8, 2020