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GrubHub and Eat This, Not That! Partner to Share Takeout Ordering Advice for the New Year

GrubHub Reveals the Most Popular Health-Conscious Special Instructions, Plus the Top Cities Making Those Requests

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The beginning of 2015 offers the opportunity to start the year fresh, and for many, this “fresh start” means improving health, diet and exercise habits. With this in mind, GrubHub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering service, has partnered with Eat This, Not That!, the foremost consumer resource for no-diet weight loss and healthy food choices, to identify the most impactful food swaps and special instructions for some of America’s most popular takeout menus.

To see how Americans alter their takeout orders to help fulfill New Year’s resolutions, GrubHub analyzed a year’s worth of order data and uncovered the special requests and instructions that are more popular during the first two weeks of January, when New Year’s resolutions are in full swing.

Health-Conscious Special Instructions More Commonly Ordered to Start the New Year*

  1. No Bread/Bun: 15 percent more commonly ordered
  2. Dressing on the Side: 14 percent more commonly ordered
  3. Easy Rice: 14 percent more commonly ordered
  4. Easy on the Cheese or No Cheese: Seven percent more commonly ordered
  5. Substitute Brown Rice: Four percent more commonly ordered

In addition to identifying the special requests that see the biggest jump in popularity, GrubHub analysts identified the cities, coast-to-coast, that are most likely to make health-conscious customizations at the start of the New Year.

Top 10 Cities Making Healthy Eating Resolutions to Start the New Year*

  1. Tempe, Ariz. – Healthful special requests jumped 46 percent
  2. Champaign, Ill. – Healthful special requests jumped 36 percent
  3. Denver – Healthful special requests jumped 25 percent
  4. Houston – Healthful special requests jumped 24 percent
  5. Columbus, Ohio – Healthful special requests jumped 24 percent
  6. Ridgewood, N.Y. – Healthful special requests jumped 20 percent
  7. Rochester, N.Y. – Healthful special requests jumped 16 percent
  8. D.C. – Healthful special requests jumped 15 percent
  9. New York City – Healthful special requests jumped 13 percent
  10. Oakland, Calif. – Healthful special requests jumped 12 percent

According to the University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Psychology, “losing weight” is at the top of New Year’s resolutions lists, but only eight percent of Americans are successful in achieving that resolution. In an effort to help diners make more impactful “healthy” choices in 2015, GrubHub enlisted the help of the diet and nutrition experts at Eat This, Not That! to come up with the best health-conscious special requests for takeout.

Top Swaps for Making Favorite Takeout Foods Healthier

1. Pizza – Slice of Cheese Pizza

  • EAT THIS: Order thin crust instead of regular crust.
  • SAVE: 60 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates for every slice!
  • Overlooked Healthy Option When Ordering Pizza: Ham is one of the best pizza toppings on the menu. It’s lean and loaded with protein.

2. Chinese – Lo Mein

  • EAT THIS: Order Vegetable Lo Mein instead of Chicken Lo Mein.
  • SAVE: 325 calories, 7.6 grams of fat (1.5 grams saturated), and 257 milligrams sodium. (And utilize GrubHub’s special instruction box to request extra veggies!).
  • Overlooked Healthy Option When Ordering Chinese: Kung Pao Chicken. Made with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, and a slew of other vegetables, Kung Pao Chicken can be one of the best entrées on the Chinese menu because the chicken isn’t fried.

3. Japanese – Sushi Rolls

  • EAT THIS: Order a plain tuna roll with a side of chili sauce or sriracha instead of a spicy tuna roll.
  • SAVE: At least 150 calories, 13 grams of fat and 245 milligrams of sodium per roll. The “spicy” in Spicy Tuna Rolls comes from a dab of mayo mixed with Asian chili sauce.
  • Overlooked Healthy Option When Ordering Sushi: Mackerel. Often overlooked for more popular fish like salmon and tuna, mackerel has twice the amount of heart-healthy, inflammation-reducing, cancer-fighting omega-3 fatty acids, making it one of the healthiest fish in the sea.

4.  Mexican – Tacos

  • EAT THIS: Order tacos with soft corn tortillas instead of hard shell tacos.
  • SAVE: 8 grams of fat and 3 grams of saturated fat in just one, three-taco serving.
  • Overlooked Healthy Option When Ordering Mexican: Pozole is a delicious broth-based soup built around hominy – a fiber-loaded member of the maize family. It’s packed with chili peppers, which impart antioxidant capsaicins, and pork, which adds high-quality protein.

5. Indian – Chicken Tikka Masala

  • EAT THIS: Order your Chicken Tikka Masala with all white meat instead of dark meat.
  • SAVE: 50 calories or more per serving. Every calorie makes an impact in a recipe that’s comprised of fat-rich ingredients like ghee, whole milk yogurt and heavy cream.
  • Overlooked Healthy Option When Ordering Indian: Tandoori. Made in a clay oven that cooks small, tender slabs of protein, tandoori menu items like kebabs and chicken are some of the leanest items on Indian menus.

“Eat This, Not That! has impacted millions of people’s lives by showing them the weight-loss power of simple swaps,” says David Zinczenko, bestselling author of the Eat This, Not That! series and Chairman and CEO of Galvanized. “And with GrubHub’s Special Instructions box, making these healthy swaps and substitutions has never been easier.”

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, please visit GrubHub.com, and for more information on GrubHub Inc., please visit http://media.grubhub.com.

About GrubHub
GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from approximately 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 800 U.S. cities and London. Every order is supported by the company’s 24/7 customer service teams.

About Eat This, Not That
With each book a best-seller, the Eat This, Not That! series has changed the way America eats. By alerting Americans to the shocking and often hidden nutritional facts about our food over the course of 17 books, more than 100 television segments, and the new Eat This, Not That! magazine, author David Zinczenko and coauthor Matt Goulding have inspired local and national consumer-protection laws and forced the restaurant industry to change their ways. In the words of Ellen DeGeneres, “Eat This, Not That! will freak the weight right off of you!”

*Based on orders made in the first two weeks of January 2014 (1/1/2014 – 1/14/2014) versus the last two weeks in December 2013 (12/18/2013 -12/31/2013).

GrubHub Year In Review Reveals 2014 Takeout Trends

New Findings from GrubHub show the Cupcake craze is officially over, with Skillet Cookies and Brussels Sprouts reigning supreme in 2014

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — From doughsants to ramen burgers and waffle tacos, 2014 was a big year for food fads. And with a new year around the corner, GrubHub analysts set out to identify which food trends left the biggest mark on takeout in 2014.  According to year-over-year order data*, sharable dishes – including Skillet Cookies, Poutine, Jumbo Pretzels and Brussels Sprouts – saw some of the biggest order spikes in 2014, while Cupcakes, Turkey Burgers and Curry dishes declined in popularity.

To uncover top trends in 2014 takeout dining, analysts examined two years’ worth of GrubHub order data from its network of 30,000 restaurants in more than 800 U.S. cities. Findings identify both the dishes with the largest increase in GrubHub orders over the last year, as well as the takeout foods declining in popularity.

2014 GrubHub Takeout Trends

2014 GrubHub Takeout On the Decline

1.       Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie: +323%

1.       Chocolate Cupcake: -67%

2.       Whiting Fish: +199%

2.       Cheesy Garlic Bread: -67%

3.       Poutine: +189%

3.       Potato Leek Soup: -62%

4.       Jumbo Soft Pretzels: +186%

4.       Fried Chicken Leg: -61%

5.       Brussels Sprouts: +185%

5.       Cucumber Yogurt: -60%

6.       Classic Sirloin: +180%

6.       Turkey Burger: -60%

7.       Bacon Ranch Quesadillas: +168%

7.       Curried Chicken: -59%

8.       Shoyu Ramen: +167%

8.       Kadayif: -57%%

9.       Cornbread: +160%

9.       Ham and Cheese Sandwich: -57%

10.     Karaage Chicken: +154%

10.     Veggie Curry: -56%

2014 Prediction Scorecard

At the end of 2013, the National Restaurant Association surveyed professional chefs to find out which cuisines and culinary themes would make waves in 2014. The analysts at GrubHub compared order data with some of these predictions to determine which trends took hold in the takeout industry this past year.

Correct Trend Predictions

Trend Predictions that Missed

·         Hybrid Desserts: +148%

·         “Locally Sourced” Takeout: -10%

·         Pickled Items: +106%

·         Healthy Seeds: -7%

·         New Cuts of Meat (Tri-Tip): +26%

·         Artisan Cheeses: -4%

·         Bite Size (“mini”) Desserts: +21%

·         Korean Food: -3%

·         Greek Yogurt: +21%

·         Ethnic Dips: -2%

“As we reflect on the year, it’s important to take a look at what 2014 meant for our millions of diners,” said Jonathan Zabusky, president of GrubHub Inc. “Tracking food trends based on our order data helps highlight the impact independent, mom and pop restaurants have on the tastes and preferences of American diners.”

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, please visit GrubHub.com, and for more information on GrubHub Inc., please visit http://media.grubhub.com.

About GrubHub

GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from approximately 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 800 U.S. cities and London. Every order is supported by the company’s 24/7 customer service teams.

Based on order data from 1/1/13-12/31/13 compared to 1/1/14-11/11/14.

GrubHub Reports Third Quarter Results

Record revenues of $61.9 million, year-over-year growth of 51%Chicago, IL – October 23, 2014 – GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), the leading online and mobile food-ordering company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.

“GrubHub delivered strong third quarter results featuring record revenues and adjusted EBITDA driven by growth in all of our key business metrics,” said Matt Maloney, CEO. “Due to the strength of our brand and effectiveness of our new brand campaign, growth in active diners remained strong even as we reduced overall advertising spend sequentially in the seasonally slow third quarter.”

Third Quarter 2014 Results

The following results reflect the financial performance and key operating metrics of our business for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to the non-GAAP pro forma combined results of Seamless Holdings and GrubHub Holdings for the three months ended September 30, 2013, giving effect to the August 2013 merger of the two companies.

Financial Highlights

  • Revenues: $61.9 million, a 51% year-over-year increase from $41.0 million in the third quarter of 2013.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: $20.4 million, a 99% year-over-year increase from $10.3 million in the third quarter of 2013.
  • Net Income: $6.5 million, a 442% year-over-year increase from $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2013.
  • Our September 3rd 2014, Follow-On Offering included the sale of 1.25 million shares of our common stock at $40.25 per share, which generated $48.0 million in cash for the company (after fees and expenses).

Key Business Metrics Highlights

  • Active Diners were 4.57 million, a 50% increase from 3.05 million Active Diners in the third quarter of 2013.
  • Daily Average Grubs were 172,700, a 33% year-over-year increase from 129,800 Daily Average Grubs in the third quarter of 2013.
  • Gross Food Sales were $424 million, a 37% year-over-year increase from $309 million processed in the third quarter of 2013.

“Continued momentum from the roll-out of restaurant-driven pricing on the Seamless platform helped drive the sequential increase in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA despite the expected slowdown in activity in the third quarter,” noted Maloney. “We look forward to what should be a seasonally strong fourth quarter with increased activity and the ability to spend more on advertising efficiently.”

Third Quarter 2014 Guidance

Based on information available as of October 23, 2014, the company is providing the following financial guidance for the fourth quarter:

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $68.5 million to $70.5 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $20 million to $22 million.

Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results Conference Call: GrubHub will webcast a conference call today at 9 a.m. CT to discuss the third quarter 2014 financial results. The webcast can be accessed on the GrubHub Investor Relations website at http://investors.grubhub.com, along with the company’s earnings press release and financial tables. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same website until November 7, 2014.

About GrubHub

GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from approximately 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 800 U.S. cities and London. Every order is supported by the company’s 24/7 customer service teams.

Use of Forward Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our management’s future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans and prospects. Such statements constitute “forward-looking” statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the matters set forth in the filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Prospectus filed on September 5, 2014 and our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, which are on file with the SEC and are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://investors.grubhub.com/. Additional information will be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that will be filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, which should be read in conjunction with these financial results. Please also note that forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information, becomes available in the future.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted to exclude merger and restructuring costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation expense. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a key performance measure because we believe it facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period by excluding potential differences primarily caused by variations in capital structures, tax positions, the impact of acquisitions and restructuring, the impact of depreciation and amortization expense on our fixed assets and the impact of stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP.

See “Schedule of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation – Pro Forma” below for a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA.

Anan Kashyap
Corporate Finance & Investor Relations
ir@grubhub.com

Abby Hunt
Press
press@grubhub.com

NON-GAAP PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

On August 8, 2013, GrubHub Inc. acquired all of the equity interests of each of Seamless North America, LLC, Seamless Holdings and GrubHub Holdings (the “Merger”). The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of Operations was derived from the unaudited historical statement of operations of Seamless Holdings (Acquirer) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the unaudited historical statement of operations of GrubHub Holdings (Acquiree) for the three months ended September 30, 2013, adjusted for income taxes at the Company’s historical effective tax rate.

Three Months Ended September 30,
  ProForma Combined
2014 2013
(in thousands)
Revenues $ 61,941 $ 41,035
Costs and expenses:
Sales and marketing 14,883 10,427
Operations and support 14,902 11,234
Technology (exclusive of amortization) 6,560 5,089
General and administrative 8,143 7,616
Depreciation and amortization 5,748 4,055
Total costs and expenses 50,236 38,421
Income before provision for income taxes 11,705 2,614
Provision for income taxes 5,252 1,423
Net income $ 6,453 $ 1,191
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.01
Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.01
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic 79,426 54,809
Diluted 82,771 56,949

KEY PRO FORMA OPERATING METRICS

Three Months Ended
September 30,		 Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014   2013

Pro Forma

 2014   2013

Pro Forma
Active Diners (000s) 4,570 3,050 4,570 3,050
Daily Average Grubs 172,700 129,800 176,100 129,700
Gross Food Sales (millions) $ 423.8 $ 309.2 $ 1,279.4 $ 915.8

 

 

GRUBHUB INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except share data)
September 30, 2014 (Unaudited) December 31, 2013
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 212,020 $ 86,542
Short term investments 65,736 —
Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts 42,690 29,304
Deferred taxes, current 3,844 3,688
Prepaid expenses 3,116 2,625
Total current assets 327,406 122,159
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment, net of depreciation and amortization 16,449 17,096
OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets 3,610 2,328
Goodwill 352,788 352,788
Acquired intangible assets, net of amortization 257,864 268,441
Total other assets 614,262 623,557
TOTAL ASSETS $ 958,117 $ 762,812
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Restaurant food liability $ 91,719 $ 78,245
Accounts payable 2,005 3,353
Accrued payroll 4,283 1,720
Taxes payable 249 1,768
Restructuring accrual 674 176
Other accruals 8,799 7,329
Total current liabilities 107,729 92,591
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred taxes, non-current 98,862 90,495
Other accruals 5,636 3,936
Total long term liabilities 104,498 94,431
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable common stock, $0.0001 par value, no shares and 1,344,236 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively — 18,415
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value — 2
Common stock, $0.0001 par value. 8 5
Accumulated other comprehensive income 18 132
Additional paid-in capital 675,806 500,356
Retained earnings 70,058 56,880
Total Stockholders’ Equity $ 745,890 $ 557,375
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 958,117 $ 762,812

 

 

GRUBHUB INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Revenues $ 61,941 $ 35,461 $ 180,560 $ 88,119
Costs and expenses:
Sales and marketing 14,883 8,829 47,168 24,993
Operations and support 14,902 9,303 44,743 21,278
Technology (exclusive of amortization) 6,560 4,459 17,973 9,803
General and administrative 8,143 5,884 25,087 14,596
Depreciation and amortization 5,748 3,821 16,878 7,494
Total costs and expenses 50,236 32,296 151,849 78,164
Income before provision for income taxes 11,705 3,165 28,711 9,955
Provision for income taxes 5,252 1,111 15,213 4,822
Net income $ 6,453 $ 2,054 $ 13,498 $ 5,133
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.04 $ 0.19 $ 0.11
Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.03 $ 0.17 $ 0.10
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic 79,426 45,072 70,893 35,936
Diluted 82,771 63,114 80,826 49,942

 

 

GRUBHUB INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – UNAUDITED
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014   2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 13,498 $ 5,133
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation 3,708 2,123
Provision for doubtful accounts 232 178
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 11 —
Deferred taxes 8,211 (1,971 )
Intangible asset amortization 13,170 5,371
Tenant allowance amortization (119 ) (119 )
Stock based compensation 6,981 3,024
Deferred rent 16 (87 )
Change in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable (13,618 ) (8,035 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,773 ) (1,827 )
Accounts payable (1,348 ) 1,262
Restaurant food liability 13,474 19,184
Accrued payroll 2,563 1,148
Other accruals 2,252 (2,784 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 47,258 22,600
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash acquired in merger of GrubHub Holdings Inc. — 13,266
Capitalized website and development costs (2,396 ) (1,939 )
Purchases of property and equipment (3,189 ) (3,828 )
Purchases of investments (65,736 ) —
Net cash used in investing activities (71,321 ) 7,499
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock 142,936 —
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 4,656 565
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation 4,569 —
Taxes paid related to net settlements of stock-based compensation awards (2,061 ) —
Repurchases of common stock (116 ) (1,259 )
Preferred stock tax distributions (320 ) (1,893 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 149,655 (2,690 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 125,592 27,409
Effect of exchange rates on cash (114 ) 47
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 86,542 41,161
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 212,020 $ 68,617
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON CASH ITEMS
Fair value of common and preferred stock issued in
acquisition of GrubHub Holdings Inc		  $ —  $  421,485
Cash paid for income taxes 1,324 2,584


NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILATION – PRO FORMA

 

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014 2013

Pro Forma

 2014   2013

Pro Forma
(in thousands)
Net income $ 6,453 $ 1,191 $ 13,498 $ 2,111
Income taxes 5,252 1,423 15,213 2,548
Depreciation and amortization 5,748 4,055 16,878 9,030
EBITDA 17,453 6,669 45,589 13,689
Merger and restructuring costs 670 1,701 1,162 9,131
Stock-based compensation 2,294 1,905 6,981 3,915
Adjusted EBITDA $ 20,417 $ 10,275 $ 53,732 $ 26,735

 

GrubHub To Announce Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results On October 23, 2014

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), the leading online and mobile food-ordering company, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, following the release of the Company’s financial results. Matt Maloney, CEO, and Adam DeWitt, CFO will host the webcast.

The live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations section of the GrubHub website at http://investors.grubhub.com/. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on the website.

About GrubHub

GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from approximately 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 800 U.S. cities and London. Every order is supported by the company’s 24/7 customer service teams.

Contacts:
Anan Kashyap
Corporate Finance & Investor Relations
ir@grubhub.com

Abby Hunt
Press
press@grubhub.com

He Orders, She Orders: GrubHub Data Challenges Gender Stereotypes

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Differences in male and female brains have been identified from the earliest stages of human development. And new data from GrubHub Inc., the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering service, shows that gender differences in takeout orders arise at a behavioral level, including day, time, location and specific food categories.

An analysis of a year’s worth of pick-up and delivery orders from GrubHub’s network of more than 30,000 restaurants in 700 U.S. cities found that while men and women share the most frequently ordered menu items (such as pizza, fries, salad and soup), they differ in their ordering habits, including when and where they order.

  • Late-Night Orders: Men are nearly 55 percent more likely to order during late-night hours (10 p.m. – 2 a.m.) than women.
  • Office Orders: Women are nearly 30 percent more likely to order food to work than men.
  • Breakfast Orders: Women are 15 percent more likely to order during breakfast hours (8 – 11 a.m.) than men.
  • Pickup Orders: Men are 6 percent more likely to place pickup orders than women.
  • Weekend Orders: Women are nearly 7 percent more likely than men to order on a Friday, but men are nearly 6 percent more likely to place an order on a Sunday than women.

As for specific cuisines, men tend to favor American dishes (a cuisine that’s more than 15 percent more commonly ordered by men), while women are more likely to order Asian dishes (including Japanese fare, which is more than 21 percent more commonly ordered by women).

What’s more, an NPD Group Foodservice market research report finds that while a growing number of restaurants offer healthier menu items and are becoming increasingly transparent about calories and other nutritional information, consumers continue to crave traditional favorites.1 The GrubHub analysis reveals evidence of this is on the plates of men.

Menu Items More Likely Ordered by Men

  1. 2-Liter Soda – nearly 54 percent more commonly ordered by men
  2. Boneless Wings – nearly 54 percent more commonly ordered by men
  3. Chicken Parmesan – more than 53 percent more commonly ordered by men
  4. General Tso’s Chicken – more than 51 percent more commonly ordered by men
  5. Bacon Cheeseburger – more than 45 percent more commonly ordered by men

Menu Items More Likely Ordered by Women:

  1. Seaweed Salad – nearly 63 percent more commonly ordered by women
  2. Edamame – nearly 60 percent more commonly ordered by women
  3. Avocado Rolls – nearly 57 percent more commonly ordered by women
  4. House Salad – nearly 53 percent more commonly ordered by women
  5. Shrimp Tempura Roll – nearly 51 percent more commonly ordered by women

In addition to the foods more commonly ordered, GrubHub data shows that the sexes’ choices of in-vogue foods also differ. While food fads may not persist, clear preferences exist between men and women, which supports the notion that women are more likely than men to say that healthy food sections on restaurant menus matter.2

Food Fads More Popular with Men:

  1. Bacon – nearly 35 percent more commonly ordered by men
  2. Poutine – nearly 30 percent more commonly ordered by men
  3. Sriracha – nearly 17 percent more commonly ordered by men
  4. Biscuit – more than 13 percent more commonly ordered by men
  5. Fried Chicken – more than 7 percent more commonly ordered by men

Food Fads More Popular with Women:

  1. Chia Seeds – nearly 74 percent more commonly ordered by women
  2. Pressed Juice – nearly 74 percent more commonly ordered by women
  3. Cupcakes – more than 73 percent more commonly ordered by women
  4. Frozen Yogurt – more than 65 percent more commonly ordered by women
  5. Beets – nearly 63 percent more commonly ordered by women

“Our gender analysis helps us better understand the inclinations and motivations of men and women, as well as how those inclinations factor into takeout ordering decisions,” said GrubHub President Jonathan Zabusky . “GrubHub data, including customer order profiles and preferences, can help our restaurant partners make best use of their menus and direct diners to the foods they are most likely to enjoy.”

For additional data on ordering habits by gender, including typical male vs. female profiles, food preferences and top orders, among others, please visit: http://media.grubhub.com/media/White-Papers/.

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, please visit GrubHub.com, and for more information on GrubHub Inc., please visit http://media.grubhub.com.

About GrubHub Inc.
GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus. The Company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from more than 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 700 U.S. cities and London, and every order is supported by the Company’s 24/7 customer service. GrubHub Inc. has offices in Chicago, New York City and London.

1 NPD Group. (2013). Consumers Make Healthy Choices at Restaurants by Cutting Out or Down, Reports NPD. [Press release]. Retrieved from https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/consumers-make-healthy-choices-at-restaurants-by-cutting-out-or-down-reports-npd/)

2 Mintel Group Ltd. (2014). Dining Out: The Restaurant Decision-Making Process – US, July 2014

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YP and GrubHub Join Forces to Bring Online and Mobile Ordering to Hungry YP Users

LOS ANGELES and CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — YP, the go-to local search destination for more than 80 million* people across the U.S., today announced a new deal with GrubHub Inc.(NYSE: GRUB) – the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company, to offer online and mobile ordering as part of YP’s consumer experience.

Participating GrubHub restaurant listings will be integrated across YP’s flagship consumer brands, including YP.com and the top-rated YPSM app, allowing YP users to view menus and place orders directly on information pages for restaurants. For eligible GrubHub restaurants, this agreement provides increased exposure and awareness on one of the largest local search sites in the U.S.

“We’re excited to work with GrubHub to simplify the food ordering process for YP users,” said Darren Clark , CTO at YP. “People will no longer have to leave YP to place their food orders. Making it easier for people to get things done quickly and efficiently is our vision for local commerce – and this deal gets us one step closer to delivering on that strategy while also furthering our mission to help local communities succeed and grow.”

Users can now search for the perfect takeout restaurant and start placing orders at YP.com or via the YPSM app for Android (accessed directly from Google searches on mobile devices) and iOS. YP ranks among the top 30 properties across desktop, mobile, and mobile apps in the U.S.**.

About YP
YP is a leading local marketing solutions provider in the US dedicated to helping local businesses and communities grow. YP’s flagship consumer brands include the popular YPSM app and YP.com, which are used by more than 80 million visitors each month in the U.S. (Internal Data, July 2014). YP solutions include websites, listings management, reputation monitoring, video ads, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, advertising on YP and the YP℠ Local Ad Network, online display and mobile advertising, and advertising in The Real Yellow Pages® directory. YP solutions and services are backed by thousands of media consultants and customer service professionals in local markets across the U.S. with relationships spanning more than half a million advertisers. For more information on YP, visit us at http://corporate.yp.com. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YP and on Twitter: @YP.

About GrubHub Inc.
GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus. The Company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from more than 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 700 U.S. cities and London, and every order is supported by the Company’s 24/7 customer service. GrubHub Inc. has offices in Chicago, New York City and London.

*YP Internal Data, Q2 2014, representing monthly visitors.
**comScore Media Metrix Multi-Platform (U.S.), Top 2000 Web Domains Report, July 2014

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GrubHub Announces Pricing of Follow-on Offering of Common Stock

CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — GrubHub Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: GRUB) announced today the pricing of its follow-on public offering of 10,468,198 shares of its common stock offered by the Company and certain of the Company’s stockholders (the “Selling Stockholders”) at a price to the public of $40.25 per share. In addition, the Selling Stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,570,229 shares of common stock. GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus.

Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and BofA Merrill Lynch are acting as book-running managers for the offering.  Allen & Company LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Canaccord Genuity Inc., JMP Securities LLC, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the final prospectus relating to these securities may be obtained, when available, from Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by telephone at 1-800-831-9146; Morgan Stanley at Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014 or by telephone at 1-866-718-1649 and BofA Merrill Lynch at Attention: Prospectus Department, 222 Broadway, New York, NY 10038 or by e-mailing: dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and on September 3, 2014 was declared effective by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About GrubHub Inc.
GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus. The Company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from more than 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 700 U.S. cities and London, and every order is supported by the Company’s 24/7 customer service. GrubHub Inc. has offices in Chicago, New York City and London.

Contacts:
Investor Relations:
Anan Kashyap, GrubHub Inc.
Email: ir@grubhub.com

Media Relations:
Meghan Gage, GrubHub Inc.
Phone: 312-940-6401
Email: press@grubhub.com

GrubHub Announces Launch of Proposed Follow-on Offering of Common Stock

CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — GrubHub Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: GRUB) announced today that it has commenced a follow-on public offering of its common stock. With this offering, the Company and certain of the Company’s stockholders (the “Selling Stockholders”) intend to offer 10,033,415 shares of common stock, and the Selling Stockholders have agreed to grant the underwriters the right to purchase up to 1,505,012 additional shares of common stock. GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus.

Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and BofA Merrill Lynch will act as book-running managers for the proposed offering. Allen & Company LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Canaccord Genuity Inc., JMP Securities LLC, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. will act as co-managers for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus relating to these securities may be obtained from Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by telephone at 1-800-831-9146; Morgan Stanley at Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014 or by telephone at 1-866-718-1649 and BofA Merrill Lynch at Attention: Prospectus Department, 222 Broadway, New York, NY 10038 or by e-mailing: dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About GrubHub Inc.
GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus. The Company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from more than 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 700 U.S. cities and London, and every order is supported by the Company’s 24/7 customer service. GrubHub Inc. has offices in Chicago, New York City and London.

Contacts:
Investor Relations:
Anan Kashyap, GrubHub Inc.
Email: ir@grubhub.com

Media Relations:
Meghan Gage, GrubHub Inc.
Phone: 312-940-6401
Email: press@grubhub.com

GrubHub Files Registration Statement for Proposed Follow-On Offering of Common Stock

CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — GrubHub Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: GRUB) announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed follow-on public offering of its common stock.  GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus.

Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and BofA Merrill Lynch will act as book-running managers for the proposed offering.  Allen & Company LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Canaccord Genuity Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. will act as co-managers for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus relating to these securities may be obtained when available from Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by telephone at 1-800-831-9146; Morgan Stanley at Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014 or by telephone at 1-866-718-1649 and BofA Merrill Lynch at Attention: Prospectus Department, 222 Broadway, New York, NY 10038 or by e-mailing: dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

The underwriters for the Company’s April 2014 initial public offering have agreed to waive the lock-up restrictions to permit the Company and the selling stockholders to file this proposed registration on Form S-1 and to permit the Company to offer and sell shares.  The lock-up restrictions will also be waived as to the selling stockholders immediately prior to the execution of the underwriting agreement to enable them to offer and sell shares in this proposed offering.

About GrubHub Inc.
GrubHub Inc. is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The GrubHub Inc. portfolio of brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus. The Company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from more than 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 700 U.S. cities and London, and every order is supported by the Company’s 24/7 customer service. GrubHub Inc. has offices in Chicago, New York City and London.

Contacts:
Investor Relations:
Anan Kashyap, GrubHub Inc.
Email: ir@grubhub.com

Media Relations:
Meghan Gage, GrubHub Inc.
Phone: 312-940-6401
Email: press@grubhub.com

GrubHub and Spoon University Analysis Highlights Differences in College Eating Habits

Student Food Preferences Deviate from the Norm, From Ordering Times to Caffeine Consumption

CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — With class back in session for students across the country, GrubHub Inc., the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering service, teamed up with Spoon University, an online food publication and community for college students, to unwrap collegiate takeout habits. Together, they confirmed that drastic differences in eating habits exist between college students and the general population, especially when it comes to caffeine and ordering hours.

For a comprehensive understanding of student diners, GrubHub analysts examined orders placed by students from hundreds of college campuses during the 2013-2014 school year. While some of the data confirms that traditional takeout foods like pizza, wings and salads are popular across the board, other findings highlight the differences between student diners and average GrubHub diners. The analysis shows that college diners:

  • Caffeinate creatively: Energy drinks are 83 percent more commonly ordered by college diners, while coffee is 15 percent less commonly ordered.
  • Start the day later: Early-morning orders (between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.) are 66 percent less common for college diners.
  • Keep it cool: Spicy orders are 26 percent less common among college students than non-college diners.
  • Embrace being omnivores: Vegetarian and vegan orders are 25 percent less common among college diners.
  • Ask for the works: Even as restaurants look to add healthier options to their menus, healthy substitutions and special requests are still 23 percent less common for college diners.
  • Skip the sweets: Dessert orders are 18 percent less common among college diners.
  • Burn the midnight oil: Late-night orders (placed between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.) are 100 percent more common among college diners.

“The habits displayed by college diners, and the takeout restaurants that cater to this population, help illustrate the inherent differences between college culture and the rest of the nation,” said GrubHub Inc. president, Jonathan Zabusky. “It’s great to see that students take advantage of GrubHub’s convenience and flexibility to help fuel college life.”

Takeout Preferences of College Students
In addition to identifying key trends in college takeout, GrubHub’s analysis shows that certain foods are ordered by college students more than the typical GrubHub diner, with traditional takeout favorites like Italian and Chinese ranking highest.

  • Calzone – 150 percent more commonly ordered
  • Chicken with Broccoli – 114 percent more commonly ordered
  • General Tso’s Chicken – 92 percent more commonly ordered
  • Sesame Chicken – 88 percent more commonly ordered
  • Dumplings – 62 percent more commonly ordered
  • Wings – 56 percent more commonly ordered
  • Chicken Parmesan – 36 percent more commonly ordered
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken – 34 percent more commonly ordered
  • Wonton Soup – 19 percent more commonly ordered
  • Fries – 19 percent more commonly ordered

“With school and social calendars booked around-the-clock, college students often find themselves without the time or ingredients (not to mention a kitchen) to prepare food for themselves – so ordering takeout is a huge part of their lifestyles,” said Spoon University co-founder, Mackenzie Barth. “It’s no surprise that students order comfort foods at home and in the dorms, but as they learn more about the options available for takeout, we expect to see them making healthier and more adventurous choices when ordering from GrubHub.”

Leading the Pack in Campus Order Habits
In addition to profiling the college diner, GrubHub and Spoon University have delved into the unique takeout habits of campuses across the country. To see how your favorite college stacks up, check out GrubHub and Spoon University’s college rankings, here.

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, please visit GrubHub.com, and for more information on GrubHub Inc., please visit media.grubhub.com.

About GrubHub Inc.
GrubHub Inc. (NYSE:  GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from approximately 30,000 takeout restaurants in more than 700 U.S. cities and London. Every order is supported by the company’s 24/7 customer service teams.

About Spoon University
Spoon University is a food media company with a focus on college students, building communities on college campuses nationwide. Spoon has chapters at 40 universities with over 1,000 students contributing to local editorial and marketing teams. Spoon’s mission is to help students eat intelligently while empowering them to build, lead, maintain and market their own online publications.

SOURCE GrubHub Inc.

Allie Mack, 773-250-0618, amack@grubhub.com