Third party delivery

A food delivery driver parks his vehicle in front of a restaurant.

Third-Party food delivery is a growing and competitive business. Millions of dollars have been invested into building national third party delivery platforms for both restaurants and grocery stores. These businesses have undergone some consolidation, but they are a vital part of the delivery ecosystem.  

Previous third party food delivery articles

DoorDash expands food prep. operation

DoorDash expands food prep. operation

DoodDash is continuing to expand beyond restaurant delivery and is now offering restaurants access to a full-service kitchen in California. In 2019, DoorDash launched DoorDash Kitchens in Redwood City, CA, a commissary where restaurants could prepare food and have a...

Lunchbox buys delivery platform Spread

Lunchbox buys delivery platform Spread

Online ordering company Lunchbox has acquired New York delivery service Spread. The goal is to create a low-fee delivery service that competes with DoorDash, GrubHub and Uber Eats. Launched in 2020, Spread started as a way for restaurants to text deals to customers....

Just Eat Takeaway completes purchase of Grubhub

Just Eat Takeaway completes purchase of Grubhub

Netherlands-based Just Eat Takeaway has finalized the acquisition of Chicago-based Grubhub. The move is part of an effort to create a global food delivery company. Takeaway purchased Just Eat in 2020 for $7.8 billion. The purchase of Grubhub began in June of 2020 and...

DoorDash clear leader in third-party delivery

DoorDash clear leader in third-party delivery

A recent report by Blomberg Second Measure shows that DoorDash had captured over 50 percent of the restaurant delivery market in May of 2021. Uber Eats had 21%, Postmates had 5% and Grubhub had 18%. Waitr earned 1% of national sales. The trend started before the...

Territory Foods grows through partnerships

Territory Foods grows through partnerships

Partnerships have been a successful formula for Territory Foods. The prepared meal company has established a network of chefs and delivery partners to grow into an established player in the direct-to-consumer market. Based near Washington, D.C., Territory Foods has...