FOOD DELIVERY

Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drone Delivery Debut in New Jersey

Grubhub has teamed up with the drone maker Dexa to test flying food deliveries in Green Brook, New Jersey. The trial will run for three months and lets customers within a 2. 5‑mile radius order from the app and choose drone delivery at no extra cost beyond regular fees. The move follows Wonder, a f

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Food Delivery Giant Expands Its Reach

On a Tuesday, DoorDash made headlines by announcing two big purchases. The first was Deliveroo, a food delivery service based in Britain. This deal is worth a whopping 3. 8 billion dollars. With this purchase, DoorDash is now operating in countries that were previously served by Deliveroo. Deliv

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Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

Eternal is the new name for Zomato

Starting from 2024, you will no longer see the name Zomato. The company is going through a big change. It has decided to rename itself to "Eternal". This decision comes after a few years of change in India. The quick-commerce sector has grown a lot. This is why the company is planning to change the

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Food Delivery Gets a Boost: Grubhub & Olo Team Up

Grubhub, a popular food delivery service in the U. S. , has joined forces with Olo, a tech company that helps restaurants manage online orders. They've decided to integrate Grubhub with Olo Dispatch, a feature that lets restaurants outsource deliveries. This means restaurants can now use Grubhub dri

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Jan 05 2025BUSINESS

A Special Delivery: Guatemalan Food Flies Across Borders

Imagine this: you're sitting in the US, missing the tastes of your home country, Guatemala. Enter Maik Chavez, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Guatemala City. He runs Maik Express, a unique business that bridges the gap between homesick expats and their favorite Guatemalan food. In 2024, he made 38

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Biking for a Buck: How On-Demand Work Affects Food Delivery Cyclists

Imagine racing against time on two wheels, delivering food to hungry customers. This is the daily grind for bicycle messengers in the online food delivery sector. These workers are usually hired on an as-needed basis, and their relationship with employers is mostly online. They often find themselves

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Dec 26 2024LIFESTYLE

Transforming Spreadsheets Into Handy Apps: A Pandemic-Inspired Habit

During the pandemic, ordering takeout became a common activity for many families, including a couple who wanted to support local restaurants and avoid the hassle of washing dishes. They realized that relying on delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats wasn't the best way to support local businesses

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Grubhub's $25 Million Lesson: No More Hidden Fees

Grubhub has agreed to pay a hefty $25 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The food delivery giant was accused of tricking customers and drivers, while also damaging the reputation of restaurants. So, what exactly did Grubhub do wrong? First off, they were hiding the

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Indian Food Delivery Giant Swiggy's Shares Hit New Heights After IPO

Swiggy, the popular Indian food delivery service backed by SoftBank, started its market journey with a bang. Its shares zoomed over 9% on their Wednesday debut. This impressive leap followed a hugely successful IPO, ranking as India's second-largest for the year. Swiggy raised a whopping 113. 27 bil

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Oct 20 2024BUSINESS

Revamping Gas Station Food: A Global Taste Adventure

Convenience stores in the U. S. are transforming into surprise food havens, inspired by global tastes. Onceinfamous for unappetizing eats, places like 7-Eleven and QuikTrip now offer real meals, from sit-down dining to made-to-order dishes. They're trying to boost sales as traditional items like cig

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