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A message from Grubhub CEO Howard Migdal on the integration with Wonder

In January 2025, Wonder completed its acquisition of Grubhub, marking a milestone toward our ambitious vision to become the primary destination for mealtime, forming the first and only vertically-integrated food delivery platform.

As we move forward with Wonder, the following message was sent to all Grubhub employees at 7:00 a.m. CT on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Hi everyone,  

Over the past two years, we’ve made tremendous progress on our journey to accelerate growth through clear focus and a well-defined strategy. We’ve strengthened our foundation across our core business and new verticals to transform our value proposition to customers and set ourselves up for future success. Teaming up with Wonder has been a remarkable testament to our progress over the past year, connecting us with a partner who embodies our innovative, entrepreneurial, and competitive spirit and is committed to Grubhub’s success. 

Since we closed the transaction with Wonder, we have been aligning on how our businesses work together to achieve our ambitious mission of becoming the primary destination for mealtime. 

In order to achieve our ambition, we must prioritize the right work and execute with speed and conviction by reducing management layers, bringing leaders closer to the business, and removing duplication. 

As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate approximately 500 positions at Grubhub. These changes span all teams as we begin to integrate functions with Wonder. 

The dedication and talent across our teams is incredible, making this especially tough. Each of you has played a vital role in shaping Grubhub, and we are deeply grateful for your passion and hard work. We’re taking this step because we believe it is essential for the future we’re working so hard to build together with Wonder.

These changes will position Grubhub to maximize our potential, create opportunities for leaders at Wonder and Grubhub to take on expanded roles and responsibilities in support of our shared vision, and enable us to focus our resources on our most important business objectives.

Navigating these changes:

Employees impacted by this decision will be notified in the next few hours.  

Our priority is to support you through this transition and treat you with the respect you have earned and deserve. Impacted employees will receive severance and outplacement services to help transition and plan for the future. Your commitment has helped build something extraordinary, and I thank you for all you’ve done for Grubhub.

Leaders will hold team meetings later today with employees who are remaining with Grubhub to discuss what these changes mean for your group. We’ll come together for a town hall in March where we’ll talk more about the path forward and our strategy for 2025.

We recognize that today and over the next few days, it will be important for us to process these changes, reflect on what’s next, and support one another. 

Looking ahead, I am confident that, together with Wonder, we are in a strong position to disrupt the restaurant industry and redefine how people think about food delivery. While today is a difficult day, I have no doubt in our future and what we will accomplish together. Thank you for your resilience and commitment to Grubhub.

Howard

Grubhub Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Local Communities and Expands Impact Program

New report shows community reach and impact deepened in 2024, including more than $2.6 million to Chicago nonprofits and $1.3 million to NYC nonprofits

Grubhub invested more than $12 million last year in communities across the United States through the Grubhub Community Fund (GCF) and other impact programs, as revealed in our latest Community Impact Report. In addition to focusing on all of the initiatives and programs that we supported in 2024, the report looks back at how we positively impacted communities over the past two decades in honor of our 20th anniversary.

All of the work we do to support our communities is made possible through Grubhub corporate programs and the GCF, a donor-advised fund at a national sponsoring organization. The GCF is funded by diner donations through our Donate the Change round-up feature within the Grubhub app and website. Grubhub matches contributions up to $4 million each year on eligible Grubhub+ orders. 

To guide our community impact work, we focus our efforts on three key areas – helping close the hunger gap, creating opportunity in the hospitality industry, and supporting independent restaurants. This past year, we deepened our impact in key markets by: 

  • Expanding Our Reach and Impact. We supported more than 140 new organizations through the GCF – a 58% increase from 2023.
  • Adding Two New Grant Programs to Engage Drivers and Employees. We directed more than $300,000 in GCF support to nearly 70 organizations across the country.
  • Holding Our First Ever Office Wide Volunteer Day for Hometown Employees. More than 100 employees repacked shipments of 25,000 pounds of food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository to distribute to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

“Since Grubhub was founded in 2004, we have been committed to leaving the communities where we operate better than we found them,” said Dave Tovar, Senior Vice President of Communications & Government Relations at Grubhub. “Looking back on how we have evolved our community impact program over the past two decades, I am incredibly proud of where we are today – leveraging Grubhub’s expertise to support the neighborhoods we serve in ways that are unique to our business. There’s more work to be done, and we will continue to engage local, grassroots organizations, expand our employee volunteer efforts, and deepen community partnerships across the country.”

In its second year, we expanded Grubhub’s Full Plate Program from our hometown of Chicago to New York City to support organizations working to close the hunger gap. Made possible by the GCF and administered in partnership with Food Bank for New York City (FBNYC), grant recipients were eligible for up to $10,000, and are all nonprofits in FBNYC’s Member Network. Through Full Plate, $714,500 went to support more than 90 local, community-driven programs that deliver nutritious food and beverages to individuals and families in need.

“We are deeply grateful to the Grubhub Community Fund for empowering our network of food pantries and soup kitchens with this incredible grant opportunity,” said Zanita Tisdale, Vice President of Agency and Organizational Impact at Food Bank For New York City. “Our members are on the frontlines of New York City’s growing hunger crisis, and these funds will not only help them provide more food to their neighbors but also secure critical equipment, support staff with stipends, and, in some cases, keep the lights on. As we work to close the hunger gap across the five boroughs, we couldn’t be more thankful for the Grubhub team’s unwavering partnership.”

As we look to the future, we will continue identifying opportunities for new and deeper partnerships to strengthen our community impact. Read the 2024 Community Impact Report, and learn more about how we are engaging in strategic partnerships and funding impactful programs to drive meaningful change in the places where our employees, customers, restaurant partners, and delivery partners work and live: https://about.grubhub.com/community/. 

Full Plate NYC Grantees (Fully Funded) 

  • Acts Community Development Corporation
  • Apostolic Assembly Of Jesus Christ
  • Bedford Central Presbyterian Church
  • Bethany United Methodist Church
  • Bethel Arverne Community Development Corporation
  • Bethel Prayer Ministries International USA
  • Bronx Bethany Community Corporation
  • Brooklyn Rescue Mission Urban Harvest Center
  • Calvary Fellowship AME Church
  • Calvary Pentecostal Church
  • Camp Friendship
  • Christ Jesus Baptist Church
  • Church of God in Christ
  • Church of God of Prophecy
  • COJO
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES HDC
  • Co-op City SDA Church Food Pantry
  • Fraternite Notre Dame
  • God’s Deliverance Temple Inc.
  • Gotham Food Pantry Inc
  • Grant House Unity Corp.
  • Greater Springfield Community Church
  • Health Essential Association
  • Immanuel First Spanish United Methodist Church
  • Inspirational Gospel Assembly
  • International Pentecostal City Mission Food Program
  • JESUS IS JUSTICE MISSION INC.
  • Jewish Community Council of Canarsie, Inc.
  • Leviticus Church
  • Life Bridge NY
  • Macedonia Community Development Corporation
  • Morris Brown AME Church
  • Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day/ Mount Zion Feeding Program
  • Newman Memorial United Methodist Church Community Development Corp.
  • One Way Church of Christ Inc. Food Pantry
  • OPIN (Other People In Need) Inc.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry
  • Project Lead
  • Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries
  • Recovery House of Worship
  • Resurrection & Life Pentecostal Church
  • Salem Community Service Council
  • Second Chance Agape Worship Center, Inc.
  • Sisters With Purpose, Inc.
  • ST. JEROME H.A.N.D.S. COMMUNITY CENTER
  • St. Peter’s Food Pantry
  • Staten Island SDA Church Food Pantry
  • Taurus Associates Inc.
  • The Gospel Tabernacle Church, Inc.
  • The Red Door Place, Inc.
  • The Union Grove Baptist Church
  • The United Church of Far Rockaway
  • Transfiguration Food Pantry
  • Treasures in Earthen Jars
  • Trinity Human Services Corporation
  • Trinity’s Services And Food for the Homeless, Inc.
  • True Holy Church
  • Unitarian Church of All Souls
  • United Church Of Praise International Ministries ,Inc
  • University Community Social Services, Inc.
  • Vets Inc.
  • Vineyard International Christian Ministries
  • Zeina Lorraine Inc
  • Zichron Acheinu Levy Menachem Tzion
  • Zion Tabernacle FBH Church

Introducing Grubhub’s 2025 Restaurant Leadership Council

Grubhub’s business is grounded in the idea that the technology we offer to restaurant partners helps them expand their own businesses. Along with providing tools to help restaurants succeed, we are equally committed to creating a space for peer connection, allowing restaurant owners to share experiences, insights, and feedback. This is where Grubhub’s Restaurant Leadership Council was born – and we are thrilled to welcome our 2025 cohort of restaurant leaders. 

In its fourth year, the Restaurant Leadership Council is a group of restaurant owners and operators who regularly meet with Grubhub to help us whip up new ideas on how to best serve our restaurants. We work with the council to better understand and serve the industry, listening and learning from professionals who eat, sleep, and breathe restaurant management. 

For the year ahead, we identified a group of nine small business owners – all Grubhub partners – who will join the 2025 council. These individuals own restaurants all across the country, including Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and more. To date, 50 restaurant owners have participated in the council. Throughout the council’s year-long term, we host several interactive sessions to give restaurant owners a chance to strengthen their peer relationships, provide industry insights, and share detailed product feedback to help us improve our product offering and platform for restaurant partners. 

“In the past four years, Grubhub’s Restaurant Leadership Council has become a critical channel for connecting with, offering support to, and receiving feedback from restaurant owners across the country,” said Victoria Anglin, Senior Manager, Merchant Engagement & Operations. “The restaurants on our platform have hands-on experience with using our product and technology day-in and day-out to help serve their customers and coordinate with delivery partners, so we take their feedback seriously. It’s exciting to take the first-hand feedback from our Restaurant Leadership Council meetings, and implement changes to make our platform more valuable for our restaurant partners.” 

Meet Grubhub’s 2025 Restaurant Leadership Council:

Bryan Tublin – Kitava in San Francisco, California

“Small-to-medium sized businesses are the heartbeat of American communities, and the hospitality industry is a critical contributor. My goal for joining this council is to advocate for and contribute to the health of the restaurant industry because I believe if our restaurants are strong, healthy, and vibrant, our communities will be as well!” 

Davin Wages – Malai Kitchen in Dallas, Texas

“I’m excited to share my experiences with the Grubhub platform, help with any new developments and improvements, and also network with others in the industry.

Jay Shin – Fibber’s Sports Bar & Grille in Philadelphia, PA

“I joined the council to see the direction of Grubhub and if there is anything I can do to help bring in more sales.”

Paolo Fontana – Sub-Ology in Cranford, New Jersey

“I joined Grubhub’s 2025 Restaurant Leadership Council because I’m passionate about shaping the future of the restaurant industry and supporting small business owners like myself. This council offers an incredible opportunity to meet new people from diverse businesses, exchange resources, and regularly share ideas. I look forward to collaborating, helping each other grow, and mentoring one another to achieve our goals. Together, we can address challenges, contribute innovative solutions, and drive success for restaurants across the board.”

Sergio Catinkagan – Antalia NYC in New York, New York

“I joined the Grubhub Council to contribute valuable insights that can help make Grubhub a more restaurant-owner-friendly platform. By sharing my own experiences, I hope to provide useful perspectives while also learning from the experiences of other restaurant owners.”

Taylor Mason – Taylor’s Tacos in Chicago, Illinois

“I joined the council so that I can be a liaison between the Grubhub communiTAY and the people. It is my duty to use my everyday experience and expertise to make both worlds better. Grubhub is a team of some epic individuals, and I am honored to be included.”

Tony Mekonen – Italian Kitchen in Washington, D.C.

“I joined the Restaurant Leadership Council to gain deeper insight into new product features and to provide feedback based on our experience with multiple third-party aggregator platforms. As a restaurant owner, I value opportunities to share my experiences and collaborate with like-minded business leaders from across the country. I’m excited to connect with my peers, exchange best practices, and stay ahead of industry trends that can help us grow and improve our business. Additionally, I look forward to using this platform to voice any questions or concerns regarding our experience on Grubhub, ensuring that both our customers and team continue to benefit from the platform’s innovations.”

Vinny Gallagher – Pizzata Pizzeria in Philadelphia, PA

“At Pizzata, we have a saying that goes: ‘I know something you don’t know, and you know something I don’t know. We can always learn from one another if we take the time to stop and listen.”

Wesley Li – Bowls of Rice in Chicago, Illinois

“I am excited to share my knowledge and insights with Grubhub and my peers, while also learning and growing together. Operating a ghost kitchen allows us to innovate quickly, and I’m excited to enhance our partnership by collaborating on fresh ideas that deliver even better experiences to our customers.” 

Grubhub Adds Walgreens to Grow its Convenience Offerings and Give Customers More Choices

The Chicagoland-based companies team up to offer on-demand delivery of thousands of everyday essentials

CHICAGO and DEERFIELD, Ill., Feb. 20, 2025 — Grubhub announced today that it has teamed up with Walgreens to bring Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide to its marketplace. Through this collaboration, customers have access to 15,000 items for on-demand delivery — including beauty, health and wellness, snacks, personal care, household items, toys, and more.

Grubhub is enhancing the customer experience by expanding its marketplace offerings to include Walgreens and Duane Reade, broadening access to everyday essentials. Grubhub’s data shows that customers who shop from convenience merchants on Grubhub order nearly three times more per month than those who don’t, making them valuable users of the Grubhub marketplace.

“We’re excited to add Walgreens and Duane Reade to offer customers a robust selection of convenience retailers on Grubhub,” said Craig Whitmer, vice president of new verticals at Grubhub. “As a Chicago-based company, working with another hometown favorite is particularly special. The addition of these two brands helps us scale our convenience offerings across the country with a strong focus on key markets like Chicago and New York City, and we look forward to delivering even more value and convenience to our shared communities.”

“Customers today expect to get what they want, when they want it, how they want it,” said Sharmila Sudhakar, group vice president of digital commerce and omni experience at Walgreens. “The addition of Grubhub to Walgreens’ growing roster of delivery partners helps meet that expectation and offers shoppers another simple and trusted same-day solution to get the essentials they need.”

Walgreens and Duane Reade are part of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program, which offers members perks like $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders, discounted priority delivery, and ongoing member-only exclusive offers.* Walgreens joins a growing list of convenience retailers available on Grubhub.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.

* Benefits apply to orders over the applicable subtotal minimum. Terms and additional fees apply. Learn more here.

American Heart Association Social Impact Funds Awards Four Organizations with Support from Grubhub Community Fund

DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2025 — The conditions in which we are born, live, learn, work, play and age — the social drivers of health — are better predictors of health and life expectancy than our genetic code. In communities nationwide, people living in locations just a handful of miles apart can have a dramatic difference in life expectancy.

To help level the playing field, the Grubhub Community Fund awarded the American Heart Association® Social Impact Funds a $2 million grant to support food security, technology innovation and economic resiliency in New York City and Chicago.

“We are grateful for this generous support, which will help fill a critical resource gap and help communities overcome barriers to high-quality, accessible health care, food security and economic empowerment,” said Regina Benjamin, M.D., MBA, chair of the Social Impact Funds Impact Investment Committee and 18th U.S. Surgeon General. “With support from the Grubhub Community Fund and other generous funding, American Heart Association Ventures offers a unique opportunity to turn philanthropy into action that makes a real and exponential difference in peoples’ lives.”

The American Heart Association Social Impact Funds will use this new support to help up to 12 organizations and entrepreneurs with significant efforts focused in Chicago and New York City through proprietary sourcing, investment and performance management processes. Four focused on Chicago have already been identified:

  • CareYaya, based in North Carolina, an on-demand marketplace connecting families with more than 25,000 students in pre-health programs to be caregivers for affordable, flexible in-home care access, while helping to expand the care workforce amidst a critical caregiver shortage;
  • Farm Generations Corporation, based in New York, a farmer-owned cooperative that supports farm viability, food access and regenerative agriculture through technological innovation and community building. Its flagship product, GrownBy, is a SNAP-eligible, direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform connecting growers and consumers across America;
  • Nectar, based in Chicago, a platform that drives innovation in food security by delivering food as medicine in partnership with charitable food organizations; and
  • RiseKit, based in Chicago, a software platform that empowers untapped talent to find jobs and improve their economic well-being and address social drivers of health through community-based organizations and job training programs

“At Grubhub, we are committed to creating meaningful change in the communities where we operate, with a focus on supporting our largest market, New York City, and hometown, Chicago. With the American Heart Association being equally committed as us in advancing food security, technology innovation, and economic resiliency, Grubhub is proud of this ongoing work, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, to support organizations advancing equitable health in New York City and Chicago,” said Brianna Morris, senior manager, community impact for Grubhub. “We are excited for the four organizations that have received financial support thus far, and we look forward to seeing how their communities are positively impacted.”

Organizations are selected for funding by the Social Impact Funds based on their promising solutions to address social drivers of health and local barriers to achieving equitable health. The Funds evaluate opportunities to identify innovative, evidence-based candidates that align with the American Heart Association’s mission and demonstrate the potential for lasting community impact.

Learn more about the Social Impact Funds at heart.org/socialimpactfunds.

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About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About the American Heart Association®

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

About the American Heart Association Social Impact Funds 

The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Funds, including the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund, channel capital to small and medium-sized organizations that know their community best and whose ideas accelerate innovation to address local community and national health challenges. With a focus on improving health equity and expanding access to capital, the Funds support accessible, high quality health care, food security and economic empowerment. Since launching in 2018, the Funds have provided $21.5 million in financial support to more than 130 local enterprises to positively impact the well-being of nearly 5 million people. Learn more about our work at heart.org/socialimpactfunds.

Our Response to a Third-Party Vendor Incident

We recently identified a security incident involving a third-party contractor, resulting in unauthorized access to certain user contact information. We took immediate action to contain the situation and have worked with leading forensic experts to investigate the matter. We are confident that the incident has been fully contained.

What Happened?

We recently detected unusual activity within our environment traced to a third-party service provider for our Support Team. Upon discovery, we promptly launched an investigation, identifying unauthorized access to an account associated with this provider. We immediately terminated the account’s access and removed the service provider from our systems altogether.

What Data Was Accessed?

The unauthorized individual accessed contact information of campus diners, as well as diners, merchants and drivers who interacted with our customer care service. The following data was accessed, varying by individual:

  • Names, email addresses and phone numbers
  • Partial payment card information for a subset of campus diners (card type and last four digits of the card number)

The unauthorized party also accessed hashed passwords for certain legacy systems, and we proactively rotated any passwords that we believed might have been at risk. While the threat actor did not access any passwords associated with Grubhub Marketplace accounts, as always, we encourage customers to use unique passwords to minimize risk.

What Data Was NOT Accessed?

Our investigation confirms that the unauthorized party did not access sensitive personal information including:

  • Grubhub Marketplace customer passwords
  • Merchant login information
  • Full payment card numbers
  • Bank account details
  • Social Security or driver’s license numbers

How Did This Happen?

Our investigation found that the intrusion originated with an account belonging to a third-party service provider that provided support services to Grubhub.

 How We Responded

To address the incident and further enhance our security, we implemented the following measures:

  • Engaged Forensic Experts: Partnered with a third-party cybersecurity firm for a comprehensive investigation.
  • Strengthened Credential Security: Rotated all relevant passwords to prevent potential unauthorized access.
  • Enhanced Monitoring: Deployed additional anomaly detection mechanisms across internal services.

 Our Commitment to Security

We remain dedicated to protecting the trust placed in us by our customers, merchants, and drivers. We have taken decisive steps to further secure our systems and are actively strengthening our security controls to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Avride and Grubhub Bring Autonomous Delivery Robots to U.S. College Campuses

Avride and Grubhub are bringing autonomous robot delivery to colleges across the country. Currently available at The Ohio State University, students at Grubhub partnered campuses can order meals, snacks and convenience items for delivery via robot.

The first fleet of 100 robots are currently active on The Ohio State University’s campus,and feature next-generation models designed to handle high volumes of deliveries that a campus as large as The Ohio State University is expected to see. With advanced technology drawn from Avride’s expertise in autonomous vehicles, Avride’s robots are intelligent and reliable—even in challenging conditions like rain or snow. They boast a spacious compartment that can handle anything from a quick snack between classes to an assortment of pizzas and drinks for a get together with friends. The robots also feature customizable LED panels with animated designs, which can be tailored to reflect the unique identity of each campus, making them a fun and familiar presence for students.

“Our robots have already proven their value in campus environments, delivering convenience and delight to students,” said Dmitry Polishchuk, CEO of Avride. “We’re thrilled to be working with Grubhub to scale this success and expect to see hundreds of our robots serving campuses already in 2025.”

“Working with Avride deepens our commitment to allow our campus partners to seamlessly integrate innovative delivery experiences into their dining operations,” said Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of Grubhub Campus. “Students love the convenience of robot delivery, and we’re excited to continue offering our campus partners a variety of delivery options to best meet their unique needs.”

Avride is the latest autonomous delivery provider Grubhub offers its campus partners. Since first offering robot delivery in 2021, hundreds of thousands of Grubhub orders have been delivered via robots across dozens of schools. In addition to robot delivery, Grubhub Campus Dining offers a range of solutions to meet the unique needs of its campus partners, including sustainable reusable packaging and advanced retail technology. In total, Grubhub Campus Dining partners with more than 360 universities and serves more than four and a half million students. For more information on how administrators can bring robot delivery to their campus, please visit here.

Grubhub Grows Pet Category with the Addition of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash

Customers can order from nearly 700 Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash locations for on-demand delivery

CHICAGO and LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 28, 2025 – Grubhub is making it easier for pet owners to order food, toys, grooming essentials, accessories and more with the addition of a leading pet retailer, Pet Supplies Plus, and its emerging sister brand, Wag N’ Wash, to its marketplace. Through this partnership, Grubhub customers can access thousands of pet-related products from nearly 700 Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash locations across the country.

With the convenience of on-demand delivery, pet owners no longer need to make last-minute trips to the store for pet food or supplies, making it easier than ever to care for their pets. In addition to essentials like food and toys, customers can order travel accessories, cold weather clothing and health and wellness items, including flea and tick treatments.

“Adding Pet Supplies Plus to Grubhub’s growing list of partners highlights our continued commitment to offering a diverse range of products and services that meet the needs of all our customers,” said Craig Whitmer, vice president of new verticals at Grubhub. “For pet owners, this partnership creates a seamless shopping experience, providing owners with access to a wide variety of pet products with the convenience and quality of on-demand home delivery.”

As the hometown store for all things pets, Pet Supplies Plus is a neighborhood staple in each community it serves. Locally owned and operated, each store is staffed with a friendly, knowledgeable team and offers a wide selection of over 10,000 products from 400 brands.

“In everything we do, our neighbors always remain top priority,” shared Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash. “Through this partnership with Grubhub, pet owners will have another resource to ensure their furry, scaly or feathery friend is cared for.”

To celebrate, Grubhub is offering customers 30% off orders of $30+ from January 27th to February 9th.* Additionally, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are also available as part of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that allows members to enjoy benefits like $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders, discounted priority delivery, ongoing member-only exclusive offers, and more.**

About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Pet Supplies Plus
Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Its shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of over 10,000 natural and made in the USA products from 400 brands. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation’s largest pet retail franchise with more than 730 locations in 44 states and counting, Pet Supplies Plus makes shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

About Wag N’ Wash
Wag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming, a full-line dog grooming and self-wash specialty retail destination, has a mission to recognize, promote and foster the positive impact that companion pets and their humans have on each other. Wag N’ Wash provides full-service grooming, self-wash facilities, baked dog treats, natural food, supplements, and toys. Wag N’ Wash has ranked on Denver Business Journal’s Colorado-Based Franchisors List, Franchise Times’ Top 200+ List and Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchisees List. Today, there are 25 Wag N’ Wash locations open across the nation. To learn more about Wag N’ Wash, please visit https://www.wagnwashfranchising.com/.

*Terms and fees apply. Available for orders from participating Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash locations only on the Grubhub platform. Order subtotal must be at least $30 (before tax, tip, and fees). Discount will apply to the order subtotal only, up to $15 off. Available 1/27/2025 – 2/09/2025, or while supplies last. See applicable menu page for more details.

** Benefits apply to orders over the applicable subtotal minimum. Terms and additional fees apply. Learn more here.

Grubhub Expands Delivery Services with Olo Dispatch to Support Merchants Across Direct Ordering Channels

More merchants can now leverage Grubhub’s delivery network on a per order basis

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2025 — Grubhub, a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace, and Olo (NYSE:OLO), a leading restaurant technology provider, have expanded their partnership to integrate Grubhub with Olo Dispatch. With Dispatch, restaurants can outsource delivery for orders generated through their own website and apps leveraging a network of third-party delivery service providers, now including Grubhub. This integration builds on Grubhub and Olo’s existing relationship where Grubhub orders are directly sent to restaurants’ point-of-sale system via Olo Rails.

Olo Dispatch seamlessly selects service providers, including in-house couriers, based on optimal price, timing, availability, and other criteria. Olo’s automated matching technology enables restaurants to get orders out the door and into the hands of customers faster and in the most cost-efficient way. With Dispatch, brands can quickly deploy delivery at a national scale with integration into their POS and kitchen production systems. This allows brands to strengthen direct relationships with their customers while offering a convenient and branded delivery experience through their own channels.

“As demand for digital ordering and delivery grows across third-party and owned channels, we’re proud to expand how we support our merchant partners and create more earning opportunities for Grubhub’s delivery partners,” said Kyle Emmett, senior director of retail media and merchant solutions at Grubhub. “With our nationwide delivery network, we help merchants manage their delivery operations, reduce costs, and better meet customer demands.”

“At Olo, we always strive to do what’s best for our customers, and adding a great partner like Grubhub to our Dispatch network is a perfect example,” said Kacie Gonzalez, vice president of product partnerships at Olo. “Giving restaurant brands more delivery service provider options gives them more flexibility, reliability, and competitive pricing, while allowing them to grow their direct ordering channels and own their guest relationships.”

This integration with Olo Dispatch joins Grubhub’s On-Demand Delivery and Supplemental Delivery services that help restaurants easily scale up their delivery operations when it’s needed most. For more information on Grubhub’s delivery services, visit here.

About Grubhub
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Grubhub’s Delivery Drivers Help Direct $310,000 in Grant Funding to 56 Nonprofits through the Grubhub Community Fund

Grubhub’s driver community grant program positively impacted nonprofits, from coast to coast – in more than 25 cities across the United States

At Grubhub, we want to have a positive impact in the communities where we operate, while helping our drivers do the same. As a part of last year’s 20th anniversary celebration, we launched a new driver community grant program, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, to help our top delivery partners support nonprofit organizations that are doing good in their local communities. 

We had more than 240 of our top delivery partners participate in the program by nominating a nonprofit organization of their choice for a grant. Through this program, our delivery partners helped direct $310,000 to 56 nonprofit organizations in markets all across the country – Chicago, New York City, and more. 

In alignment with Grubhub’s own community impact focus areas, these organizations offer food and meal programs, provide workforce development training and programming, and operate community-based programs aimed at helping their communities thrive and supporting the overall well-being of individuals and families. 

Association House of Chicago; Chicago, IL

Funding will be used to help fund the 9-week Commercial Culinary Training Program, which is designed for justice-involved individuals and returning citizens. It provides 200 hours of intensive, in-person instruction that covers essential culinary skills, including kitchen standards, knife techniques, food preparation, and industry terminology with graduates earning a ServSafe Food Handler Certification, a credential that significantly enhances their employability in the food service industry.  

“I was the student of this organization which helped me get a job in a bank to pursue my career in finance. It was an 8 week program building skills needed in banking.” – Senthil I. 

Hope Foundation of Binghamton; Syracuse, NY 

Funding will be used to implement a workforce development component into the organization’s program, which can play a crucial role in supporting individuals in recovery. This work will focus on enhancing essential job skills through workshops, establishing partnerships with local businesses for internships and job placements, and offering ongoing mentorship. Specifically, the funding will cover training materials, staffing, and operational costs.

“The Hope Foundation of Binghamton provides a place to stay and programs for men and women who are dealing with tough situations like homelessness, drug addiction, or domestic violence. I’m not a volunteer, but I do interact with the participants and can testify of the hope that is given.” – Timothy E.  

Second Step Housing; Seattle, WA

Funding will be used to help people maintain stable housing, specifically by starting the Resident Retention Program to assist households that might be heading toward an eviction. The program will help connect residents with the resources needed to retain their housing, work with residents to address housing challenges, and provide resident assistance in addressing lease violations that could result in an eviction. 

“I was helped during a very difficult time in my life, and have a very successful life today because of programs like Second Step Housing that help so many areas of a person’s life, such as housing, education, finance, and employment preparation.” – Angela H. 

NNEMAP Food Pantry; Columbus, OH

Funding will be used to help purchase an expanded selection of nutritious foods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins, and culturally relevant items, in addition to supporting a refrigerated locker system allowing families to access food outside traditional pantry hours, reducing logistical barriers and increasing convenience. Funding will also support food delivery services, for those who are unable to go to the food pantry in-person. 

“I helped volunteer for this food pantry a few years ago. They started to create a delivery system to get food to people who were not able to drive to the pantry. Everyone there was really nice and any questions I had they were more than happy to answer them”. – Christian T.

3 Betties Foundation, Inc; Greensboro, WV

Funding will be used to provide babysitting services for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis, specifically to help out when they have to go to doctor appointments. Families will have the ability to reach out to the program, which will help them schedule a sitter.

“I love this organization and everything they stand for in their mission. They assist individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer in the state of West Virginia with resources, financial help during treatment, support after treatment, and anything in between that an individual might need while going through treatment or after diagnosis. I volunteer any chance I get and also support any activity that they hold because they helped me and my family while I was going through my breast cancer diagnosis several years ago.” – Tabitha A.

Full List of Grantees 

$10,000 Grantees*

  • Alliance to End Hunger
  • American Heart Association Social Impact Fund
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • Food Bank For New York City
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository 
  • World Central Kitchen

*These organizations received multiple delivery partner nominations 

$5,000 Grantees

  • 3 Betties Foundation, Inc; Greensboro, WV
    • Nominated by Tabitha A. 
  • Angels Community Outreach; Trenton, NJ 
    • Nominated by Johnny M.
  • Association House of Chicago; Chicago, IL 
    • Nominated by Senthil I. 
  • Baltimore Children & Youth Fund, Inc; Baltimore, MD
    • Nominated by Ryan S. 
  • Beyond Shelter Frederick; Baltimore, MD
    • Nominated by Andrew S.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Pengfei X.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Scranton, PN
    • Nominated by Michael S.
  • Bridge Over Troubled Waters; Boston, MA
    • Nominated by Guilherme S. 
  • CAMBA, Inc; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Wynter S.
  • Casa de Esperanza; Omaha, NE
    • Nominated by Licet A.
  • ChildFund International; Chicago, IL 
    • Nominated by Sabah H. 
  • Children of Promise NYC; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Stephane K. 
  • Christian Herald Association, Inc. DBA The Bowery Mission; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Madou D.
  • Community Action Service Center dba Rise; Trenton, NJ
    • Nominated by James H. 
  • Community Service Center of Morgan County Inc. dba WellSpring; Indianapolis, IN
    • Nominated by Jodi A. 
  • Covenant House California; Los Angeles, CA 
    • Nominated by DeBreshadon H.
  • Dion’s Chicago Dream Inc NFP; Chicago, IL 
    • Nominated by Tiffany W.
  • FamilyFarmed dba The Good Food Catalyst; Chicago, IL 
    • Nominated by Adeeb M. 
  • Friends of the Children New York; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Mamadou M. 
  • God’s Love We Deliver; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Adesoji A.
  • Good Shepherd Services; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Shawn C. 
  • Green Team Helping Hands; Greensboro, NC
    • Nominated by Crystal M. 
  • Hays County Food Bank; Houston, TX
    • Nominated by James S. 
  • Hope Foundation of Binghamton; Syracuse, NY
    • Nominated by Timothy E. 
  • House of Hope; Miami, FL
    • Nominated by Robbin D.
  • Mama’s Kitchen; San Diego, CA
    • Nominated by Manuel F.
  • Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans Inc; Orlando, FL
    • Nominated by Larry B.
  • Meals on Wheels West; Los Angeles, CA
    • Nominated by Ramil S.
  • NNEMAP Food Pantry; Columbus, OH
    • Nominated by Christian T.
  • Ozarks Food Harvest; Kansas City, MO
    • Nominated by Lorelei V. 
  • PORYALMA INC; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Boukari T.
  • Realities For Children; Denver, CO
    • Nominated by Matthew W.
  • Rescuing Leftover Cuisine; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Forhad A.
  • Roadrunner Food Bank; Albuquerque, NM
    • Nominated by Melissa J.
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City, Inc; Oklahoma City, OK
    • Nominated by Sharie H.
  • Sacramento Loaves & Fishes; Sacramento, CA
    • Nominated by Jason K.
  • San Francisco Food Bank; San Francisco, CA
    • Nominated by Zhiqiang D.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana; New Orleans, LA
    • Nominated by Atakan D.
  • Second Step Housing; Seattle, WA
    • Nominated by Angela H.
  • Student’s Clothing Bank DBA “Locker #505: Student’s Clothing Bank; Albuquerque, NM
    • Nominated by Terri T.
  • The Bakari Foundation; Chicago, IL 
    • Nominated by Guljemal H.
  • The Compton Initiative; Los Angeles, CA
    • Nominated by Washington S.
  • The Midnight Mission; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Vi L. 
  • The Opportunity Center; Orlando, FL
    • Nominated by Hilda G.
  • UA3, Inc; NYC, NY
    • Nominated by Jing J. 
  • United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Inc; Charlotte, NC
    • Nominated by Joseph J. 
  • United Way of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago, IL 
    • Nominated by Hamza S.
  • Urban Food Initiative dba Daily Table; Boston, MA
    • Nominated by Mahmoud S.
  • Visalia Rescue Mission; Fresno, CA
    • Nominated by Nate G.
  • Youth Villages; Atlanta, GA
    • Nominated by Sandee A.