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More Football Fans Feasting at Home for Game Time During 2012 Season

San Francisco, Chicago and Atlanta Among Top Cities for Pre-Game Eats

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The 2012 football season has officially kicked off and GrubHub, the nation’s number one online and mobile food ordering service, predicts that fans will continue to huddle at home to cheer on their favorite teams. Home food ordering continues to grow in popularity as GrubHub data reveals that pre-game orders spiked more than 35 percent for the first four weeks of the 2012 professional football season when compared to the same timeframe during the 2011 season1.

When broken down by market, San Francisco topped the list of football cities with the highest bump in game-time order volume (with more than 100 percent order growth), while the nation’s capital only saw a 10 percent increase in game-time orders.

Cities with the Biggest Spike in Pre-Game Grubbin’2

  1. San Francisco
  2. Phoenix
  3. Oakland, Calif.
  4. Chicago
  5. San Diego
  6. Atlanta
  7. Seattle
  8. New York City
  9. Denver
  10. Washington, D.C.

“When it comes to watching football, the best seat in the house really is at home,” said Susanne Dawursk, GrubHub’s brand marketing director. “There’s always a better view – especially with HD – and you can order a great variety of takeout from GrubHub’s mobile app without leaving the couch or missing a single play.”

No matter where football fans choose to watch the game, or what they choose to eat, GrubHub makes it easy to pre-game with a great meal. Here are some tips to kick your game-time tradition up a notch:

  • GrubHub Tackles It. Game-time decision to change your side of ranch to bleu cheese? Call, chat or tweet GrubHub’s 24/7-customer service team. Once you place your order, GrubHub takes care of everything so you can focus on the football game.
  • Full Coverage. Going to a viewing party? Plan and pay for your potluck contribution on GrubHub’s mobile app as you walk out the door. Either schedule a quick pickup or meet your delivery driver at the party.
  • Got a Hail Mary? Tired of the typical seven-layer dip and potato salad? GrubHub’s 80+ cuisine filters help you find the food you want, anytime, anywhere.

For more information about GrubHub and to see what restaurants are available for pickup and delivery in your area, please visit GrubHub.com.

About GrubHub

GrubHub is the nation’s number one online and mobile food ordering service that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 400 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 15,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

1 Order volume increase based on data collected the hour before kickoff on games played between 9/1/11-10/1/11 and 9/1/12-10/1/12, compared to their corresponding weeks in the 15 weeks prior to football season.

2 Order volume increase based on data collected the hour before kickoff on games played between 9/1/11-1/1/12, compared to data collected during the same timeframes in the 15 weeks prior to football season (5/1/11-8/30/2012).

SOURCE GrubHub

For further information: Allie Mack, PR Associate, GrubHub, +1-773-250-0618, amack@grubhub.com

Returning College Students Expected to Drive Off-Hour Delivery and Pickup Orders

GrubHub Data Shows Large State Schools Trail Behind Small Private Colleges In Midnight Food Orders

CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — College students are making their way back to campuses across the country, and GrubHub, the nation’s number one food ordering service, forecasts an increase in off-hours orders for local delivery and pickup restaurants. When it comes to daily order volume, GrubHub data reveals that nocturnal orders placed on college campuses outpace national averages by up to 70 percent, with small private colleges beating out larger state schools in percentage of late-night orders*.

To identify which colleges have the worst case of the midnight munchies, GrubHub analysts compared the percentage of orders placed between the hours of 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. on college campuses to national averages**. Findings show college students’ late-night orders average 24 percent higher than standard GrubHub diners. Chicago’s School of the Art Institute leads the nation with the highest percentage of nocturnal food orders, while Ohio State University, Arizona State University and Rutgers land in the bottom five.

Colleges with the Midnight Munchies

  1. School of the Art Institute, Chicago
  2. Babson College, Boston
  3. Morehouse College, Atlanta
  4. Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
  5. Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, R.I.

Colleges with Low Levels of Nighttime Nomming

  1. Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  2. University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
  3. Arizona State University, Phoenix
  4. University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla.
  5. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.

“Students everywhere are pulling ‘all-nighters’ and many restaurants near campus stay open all night to accommodate these schedules,” said Susanne Dawursk, GrubHub brand marketing director. “Whether they are up late at the library or a house party, students can easily order pickup or delivery from their favorite restaurant with GrubHub’s free mobile apps.”

GrubHub’s website and mobile apps offer a variety of features that make it easy and affordable for college students to find the food they want anytime, anywhere:

  • My GrubHub – Brain fried after a late-night study session? Let GrubHub lead you to delicious noms. Simply view the “My GrubHub” tab for favorite restaurants, past orders and saved delivery addresses.
  • Coupon Filter – Latest textbook purchase leaving you cash-strapped? Save some dough by searching for local restaurant deals and specials by applying GrubHub’s Coupon filter.
  • Yummy Rummy – We can’t guarantee that ordering with GrubHub will improve your GPA, but we can promise the opportunity to win free food! Yummy Rummy, GrubHub’s infamous game of chance, gives diners the opportunity to win Free Grub after every three orders. New diners get the opportunity to play Yummy Rummy after their first order.

For more information about GrubHub and to see what restaurants are available for pickup and delivery in your area, please visit GrubHub.com.

About GrubHub
GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 400 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 15,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

*Calculation based on hourly order volume from 4/1/12-6/1/12
**College campus orders are defined as orders placed within specific radius around campus

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

Veg-Out With GrubHub’s List Of Top Vegetarian-Friendly Cities

Seattle Ranks Number One, with San Francisco, L.A. and Chicago Making Top 10

CHICAGO, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — From veggie burgers to ratatouille, meat-free options continue to grow in popularity among U.S. diners, with 47 percent of Americans eating at least one vegetarian meal per week*. To help track how delivery and pickup restaurants are responding to this growing trend, GrubHub, the nation’s number one food ordering service, has identified the 10 most vegetarian-friendly cities in the country, with Seattle and San Jose, Calif., topping the list.

To compile the veggie-friendly ranking, GrubHub analysts reviewed the more than 15,000 online ordering restaurants available through GrubHub’s website and mobile apps. More than 9 percent of GrubHub’s restaurants identify vegetarian as one of their primary cuisines, with the following cities offering the highest percentage of vegetarian restaurants:

Most Vegetarian-Friendly Cities**
1.      Seattle
2.      San Jose, Calif.
3.      San Diego
4.      Houston
5.      Dallas
6.      Austin
7.      San Francisco
8.      Los Angeles
9.      Denver
10.    Chicago

“Local restaurants are working to meet the growing demands of diners, and diners are asking for delivery and pickup options that cater to certain dietary restrictions,” said Mike Evans, GrubHub co-founder and COO. “GrubHub has more than 1,400 restaurants that feature vegetarian cuisine, and this number will only continue to grow in the coming years.”

Carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, regardless of dietary choices, diners can find their next great meal by using one of GrubHub’s 80+ cuisine filters. Filter options range from Kosher, Vegan and Organic to Pizza, Wings and Dessert. Here are some additional tips for finding the perfect GrubHub meal:

  • Looking for THE one. Searching for a more specific menu item? Type the specification, such as gluten-free, into GrubHub’s “What would you like?” search box. Restaurants with gluten-free options will show up in the search results, with matching gluten-free items identified at the top of the restaurant menu.
  • Have it on the side. Utilize the special instructions box if to clarify any preparation instructions. For instance, diners can ask the restaurant to put the sauce on the side or refrain from salting the french fries.
  • Additional questions? Call, chat or tweet the customer service team at GrubHub, and our customer service representatives will work with the restaurant to answer any questions.

For more information about GrubHub and to see what restaurants are available for pickup and delivery in your area, please visit GrubHub.com.

About GrubHub
GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 400 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 15,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s free website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

**The Vegetarian Resource Group’s May 2012 National Harris Poll

**Calculation based on the percentage of GrubHub restaurants in each city offering vegetarian cuisine as of 7/5/12

SOURCE GrubHub

For further information: Abby Hunt, PR Manager, GrubHub, +1-773-250-0501, ahunt@grubhub.com

Exotic Toppings Popular As Pizza Claims Most Patriotic Food

Hawaiian and Buffalo Chicken Among GrubHub List of Most Popular Pizzas

CHICAGO, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — As Americans begin dusting off the red, white and blue decorations, GrubHub, the nation’s number one food ordering service, dusted off the past year of orders to identify the most patriotic food. While it may come as no surprise that pizza tops the list of favorite American foods, diners’ tastes have evolved to prefer more unusual pizza toppings, with Hawaiian and Buffalo Chicken ranking among GrubHub’s most popular pizza toppings.

To identify the most popular American food, GrubHub analysts sorted through more than 2.5 million orders from restaurants serving American cuisine. Although pizza originated in the Italian city of Naples, the American iteration of this culinary staple has had a special place in American hearts since the early 1800s. According to GrubHub diners, the most popular pizza is cheese, with Hawaiian and Buffalo Chicken rounding out the top five:

American’s Favorite Pizza*
1.   Cheese Pizza
2.   Pepperoni Pizza
3.   Sausage Pizza
4.   Hawaiian Pizza
5.   Buffalo Chicken Pizza

“While it may seem bizarre that Hawaiian pizza is so popular, it isn’t that surprising given how much the food industry has changed in the past few years,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub co-founder and CEO. “Even the way people order food has changed. Instead of reading an order over the phone to a restaurant, diners can now tap a few buttons on GrubHub’s mobile app and order enough to feed their entire 4th of July party.”

Whether diners decide to go American over the holiday or not, GrubHub’s online and mobile ordering platforms are fully supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service team:

  • GrubHub handles everything. Stuck in a post-fireworks traffic jam and afraid you won’t be home in time to meet the delivery driver? Contact GrubHub’s customer service team, and they will handle all communications with the restaurant.
  • No language barriers. GrubHub’s customer service team speaks up to eight different languages at any time, helping GrubHub serve its diverse diner and restaurant base.
  • Always accessible. Regardless of a diner’s preferred method of communication, GrubHub is there. GrubHub’s customer service team is available via phone, chat, twitter or email.

For more information about GrubHub and to see what restaurants are available for pickup and delivery in your area, please visit GrubHub.com.

About GrubHub
GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 300 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 15,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s free website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

*According to GrubHub diner orders processed between 6/1/11-6/1/12

SOURCE GrubHub

For further information: Abby Hunt, PR Manager, GrubHub, +1-773-250-0501, ahunt@grubhub.com

GrubHub Identifies Top Warm Weather Ordering Trends

Increase in Non-Traditional Menu Items Signifies Growing Delivery and Takeout Appetite

CHICAGO, May 22, 2012 – Spring is in full swing, and with the climbing temperatures comes the craving for seasonal fare. While traditional staples remain popular, GrubHub, the nation’s number one online and mobile food ordering service, has identified the kabob as the new warm weather culinary trend, with the food item growing in order popularity by more than 25 percent since 2011.

Warm-weather favorites like burgers and ribs continue to be commonly ordered menu items, but GrubHub analysts sorted through millions of transactions to determine the hot new menu items by comparing year-over-year ordering behaviors. According to GrubHub’s ordering data, hot dog consumption dropped while the non-traditional Kabob has increased in popularity.

Item                  YOY Popularity*
Kabob 27%
Burger 6.5%
Ribs -4.5%
Hot Dog -11.5%
BBQ -14.5%

“The growing trend for ordering non-traditional food items further illustrates that delivery and pickup extend far beyond the usual pizza,” said Mike Evans, GrubHub co-founder and COO. “GrubHub makes it easy for diners to order from their go-to restaurant or find new favorites through our unique filtering options.”

For diners looking to expand their culinary horizons, GrubHub offers a variety of ways to search for available pickup and delivery restaurants:

  • Cuisine Filter. With more than 80 cuisine tags to choose from, diners can easily satisfy any food craving with GrubHub’s filters.
  • Newest Sort. New restaurants are added to GrubHub every day, so make sure to check out the latest additions with GrubHub’s ‘Newest’ sorting feature.
  • My GrubHub. Looking to play it safe with your next meal? No worries, as GrubHub has captured your past orders and favorite restaurants under the ‘My GrubHub’ tab.

For more information about GrubHub and to see what restaurants are available for pickup and delivery in your area, please visit GrubHub.com.

About GrubHub
GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 300 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 14,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s free website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

*Calculated by comparing item orders against all GrubHub orders between 3/20/11-5/9/11 and 3/20/12-5/9/12

For further information: Abby Hunt, PR Manager, GrubHub, +1 773-250-0501, ahunt@grubhub.com

GrubHub Unveils Groundbreaking In-Restaurant Technology

OrderHub™ Mobile Technology Streamlines Ordering Process for Restaurants

CHICAGO, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — GrubHub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering service, today announced the release of its new OrderHub tablet technology for restaurants. Further simplifying the food ordering process, OrderHub is the easiest and most efficient way for restaurants to manage the thousands of new online orders they get through GrubHub.

Since its founding, GrubHub has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in orders for restaurants by utilizing restaurant’s traditional in-house technology to transmit and confirm orders: the fax and phone. Through a process developed by GrubHub, orders are faxed to restaurants, and restaurants confirm they have received orders through an automated phone service.

OrderHub, an Android native app housed on a dedicated tablet, reduces the time restaurants spend confirming orders by more than 80 percent and allows restaurants to provide more accurate, real-time delivery estimates to diners. With the new OrderHub technology, GrubHub instantaneously pushes orders to restaurants through the app, and restaurants confirm the order with a few simple taps.

“While the fax and phone process has always worked well for our restaurants, this technology really takes us to the next level,” said Matt Maloney , GrubHub co-founder and CEO. “OrderHub allows restaurants to spend more time preparing food instead of taking orders.”

Since 2004, GrubHub has helped restaurants embrace new technology and dedicated considerable resources towards streamlining the ordering process. One such investment was GrubHub’s August 2011 acquisition of food-ordering app FanGo.

“Since the acquisition of FanGo, GrubHub has conducted hundreds of hours of research to ensure that OrderHub addressed restaurants’ needs. This is such a groundbreaking product, and we’ve only begun to tap into its potential,” said Maloney.

Approximately 400 OrderHubs are currently deployed in the Chicago market, and GrubHub plans on rolling out thousands of OrderHub tablets to their network of more than 13,000 restaurants in 300+ cities by the end of the year. For more information on GrubHub and the new OrderHub, visit www.grubhub.com or view the GrubHub OrderHub video.

About GrubHub

GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 300 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 13,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s free website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

GrubHub Identifies Cheapest Cuisines for Cash-Strapped Americans

Jamaican Cuisine Most Affordable While French and Fine Dining Top Most Expensive

GRUBHUB IDENTIFIES CHEAPEST CUISINES FOR CASH-STRAPPED AMERICANS

Jamaican Cuisine Most Affordable While French and Fine Dining Top Most Expensive

CHICAGO, Ill. (April 10, 2012) – As the tax-filing deadline looms, Americans are taking inventory of their expenses and assessing spending habits. With some Americans celebrating successful tax refunds and others tightening purse strings, GrubHub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering service, has identified the most affordable and expensive restaurant cuisines available for delivery and pickup.

GrubHub analysts sorted through more than 1.5 million menu items and 80 cuisine types to rank affordability.

Budget-Friendly Fare:

  1. Jamaican
  2. Cantonese
  3. Halal
  4. Mandarin
  5. Pizza

Splurge-Worthy Plates:

  1. Fine Dining
  2. French
  3. Korean
  4. Persian
  5. African

“Great delivery and takeout food is available at any price point,” said Mike Evans, GrubHub co-founder and COO. “Diners have the option to enjoy the $8 burger and fries or indulge in the $18 steak frites in the comfort of their home.”

In addition to sorting available pickup and delivery restaurants by cuisine, GrubHub diners can use the following sorting features to feed their food cravings without busting their budget:

·      Order minimum. Order minimums vary by restaurant and can range from $0 to $30. If ordering a meal for one, minimums may encourage a diner to add extra items to their order. But who doesn’t love leftovers?

·      Delivery fee. Like order minimums, delivery fees vary by restaurant and delivery distance. Avoid these entirely by ordering a meal for pickup.

·      Coupon filter. Looking for a deal? By applying GrubHub’s “Offers Coupons” filter, diners only view the restaurants offering deals and specials.

For more information about GrubHub and to see what restaurants are available for pickup and delivery in your area, please visit GrubHub.com.

About GrubHub

GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 300 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 13,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s free website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

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For further information: Contact: Abby Hunt PR Manager, GrubHub 773-250-0501 ahunt@grubhub.com

GrubHub Invites Campusfood to Graduate

GrubHub Transitions Campusfood Diners Following Acquisition

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire -03/08/12)– GrubHub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering service, invites college diners to pack up and move on in as the Campusfood brand becomes a part of GrubHub. Following the September acquisition of Campusfood, college diners will now be prompted to transition their account to GrubHub when they visit Campusfood.com.

With online and mobile ordering from more than 13,000 restaurants in more than 300 cities, including restaurants previously available on Campusfood, GrubHub allows diners to order food anytime, whether at the library or home for summer break. College diners simply enter their college name or address into GrubHub’s website or mobile apps to see available delivery and pickup restaurants.

“College diners are notoriously loyal to their local establishments,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub co-founder and CEO. “GrubHub can help them find exactly what they want, while also introducing local gems they otherwise might not have known.”

While the Campusfood website will not be shut down immediately, Campusfood diners who transition their account to GrubHub now can immediately enjoy the following features:

  • Free Grub for anyone who has placed more than one order on Campusfood between Sept. 1, 2011 and March 1, 2012
  • Access to more than 250,000 restaurant menus
  • See the highest-rated restaurants
  • Pay for food with PayPal™
  • Tip with cash

For more information about GrubHub and account transition instructions, please visit GrubHub.com/Move.

About GrubHub
GrubHub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering platform that shows diners local restaurants available for delivery or pick up. Available in more than 300 cities across the nation, GrubHub features more than 13,000 online ordering restaurants and, as the parent company of Allmenus, lists approximately 250,000 restaurant menus. Diners who order through GrubHub’s website or mobile apps can pay with cash, credit or PayPal™, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Founded in 2004, GrubHub is a privately held company and is headquartered in Chicago.

For further information: Abby Hunt, PR Manager, GrubHub, +1-773-250-0501, ahunt@grubhub.com

GrubHub Secures $50 Million and is Acquiring Campusfood and Allmenus

Company to Focus on its Increasing Footprint and Mobile Development

CHICAGO, Ill. (September 14, 2011) – GrubHub, a web and mobile service that connects diners to restaurants and simplifies online ordering for delivery and pick up, has raised $50 million in Series E funding to aggressively focus on its mobile development and acquire New York-based Dotmenu, the parent company of Campusfood and Allmenus. This Series E funding is led by Lightspeed Ventures with Mesirow Financial, Benchmark Capital, Greenspring Associates and DAG Ventures participating. Terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.

“Since starting GrubHub with my partner Mike Evans in his apartment in 2004, we’ve sent over $200 million in delivery and pick up orders to independent restaurants across the country,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub co-founder and CEO.  “With our unwavering focus on providing the best service to diners and the most efficient technology to restaurant owners, we have grown to become the leader in the online ordering space. It is precisely for this reason that we are acquiring Dotmenu. Dotmenu has shown great expertise in servicing the college market, and by combining our extensive networks, we will become the foremost resource for diners and restaurants for their online ordering needs.”

The Series E and Dotmenu acquisition comes just six months after GrubHub raised $20 million in funding led by DAG Ventures. The funding rounds, coupled with the acquisition, strengthen GrubHub’s position as the category-defining leader in the industry.

Through the acquisition, GrubHub will have the largest restaurant listing in the country with 250,000 restaurant menus in over 50 major cities and countless college towns across the US.  The two companies are projected to send over $225 million in combined order revenues to independent restaurants in 2011, and will continue together to achieve more aggressive growth in the years to come.

“GrubHub has a strong presence in the top US markets,” said Michael Saunders, Founder and President of Dotmenu.  “This, combined with our network across more than 300 college campuses, allows us to build upon the strong relationship we have with our diners long after they graduate. The acquisition will enable us to make an immediate impact on our restaurants by sending more orders their way.”

GrubHub is free for diners who order and pay for their meals with cash, credit or PayPal™. Restaurants pay commissions for each online order they receive from GrubHub, and every order is supported by GrubHub’s 24/7 customer service. Restaurants that do not currently partner with GrubHub can still list their telephone numbers and menus for free.

Visitors to the site or mobile users enter their address to see every local restaurant that delivers to them. Diners can view menus and coupons, read reviews and order for free online, by phone or through the GrubHub iPhone and Android apps.

 

“By combining its ability to aggressively scale its footprint and mobile platforms with Dotmenu’s proven leadership in college markets across the country, GrubHub is the clear leader in the online ordering space,” said Bill Gurley, general partner of Benchmark Capital. “This move will make GrubHub a household name, such as Benchmark’s other on-line portfolio companies OpenTable, Yelp and Zillow.”

There are more than 300,000 delivery and takeout restaurants in the country. On average, GrubHub users order out more than 10 times a month and over 22 percent of GrubHub’s revenues come through mobile orders. Pickup and delivery are the fastest growing segments in the restaurant industry, which is one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy. With more people searching for restaurants and ordering food on-line and through smartphones, the opportunity for continued growth is substantial.

“GrubHub and Dotmenu have a shared vision to make online and mobile food ordering easier and more efficient for diners and restaurants,” said Maloney. “The acquisition is a natural fit for us and we are extremely excited to be able to share our mobile capabilities with their expansive network of diners and restaurants. This is an amazing opportunity for both companies.”

About GrubHub
GrubHub is a ventured-backed company founded in 2004 by Chicago-based software engineers Matt Maloney and Mike Evans.  The website shows consumers all of the local restaurants that deliver to them and allows diners to order directly online, by phone or through the GrubHub iPhone and Android app. Both apps are free from their respective app markets, and it is also free for diners to order online at GrubHub.com.

The rapidly growing company currently services Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Diego, Orange County, Oakland, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Boulder, Miami, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Phoenix, with plans to add more cities in 2011.

About Dotmenu

For over a decade now, Dotmenu has been making it easier to stuff food into people’s faces. Thanks to the massive growth of our flagship websites Allmenus and Campusfood, Dotmenu has expanded its waistline to become the largest online food delivery network in the world with over 2 million registered users, nearly half of whom are college graduates.  Having started out on just 18 campuses in 2000, Campusfood is now the number one late-night pizza and wings solution on 300 college campuses. Allmenus boasts over 250,000 menus, connecting famished Americans with their favorite restaurants in nearly every major city.

For further information: Media contact: press@GrubHub.com

GrubHub and OLO Team up to Create the Largest Platform for Restaurant Online Ordering

CHICAGO, Ill (Mar. 29, 2011) – GrubHub (www.grubhub.com), a web and mobile service that connects diners to restaurants and simplifies online ordering for delivery and carry-out, today announces a business partnership with OLO Online Ordering (www.olo.com), the leading provider of mobile and online ordering for chain restaurants like Five Guys Burgers & Fries  and Sonic Drive-In. GrubHub will integrate OLO’s list of restaurant menus on their site later this year.

 

“OLO has been instrumental in bringing innovative online and mobile technology to national restaurant chains, making ordering food easier and more convenient for restaurants and their diners,” said Matt Maloney, co-founder and CEO of GrubHub. “This partnership forms the largest platform for online food ordering in the United States, covering both independent restaurants and marquee chain restaurants.”

Restaurants are a $600-billion industry, with more than half the sales coming from delivery, carryout or drive-through. The percentage of customers who have used the web to place a food order has soared to 32 percent from 11 percent in the past five years, according to the National Restaurant Association in Washington, D.C.

 

GrubHub sent $85 million in orders to restaurants in 2010 and is projected to send $200 million in orders by the end of this year. The growth potential in the online ordering space is substantial for GrubHub and OLO. The partnership between the companies will give diners more variety to choose from while boosting orders for OLO’s restaurant partner.

“Over the years, OLO has come to view GrubHub as the best consumer online ordering platform, consistently going above and beyond with their incredible customer service and restaurant support,” said Noah Glass, founder and CEO of OLO.  “It’s natural for people to want to order from both independent restaurants and chain restaurants. GrubHub and OLO will together provide the greatest variety and the highest quality service to both consumers and restaurants of any size.”

 

About GrubHub
GrubHub is a venture-backed company founded in 2004 by Chicago-based software engineers Matt Maloney and Mike Evans.  The website shows consumers all of the local restaurants that deliver to them and allows diners to order directly online, by phone or through the GrubHub iPhone and Android app. Both apps are free from their respective app markets, and it is also free for users to order online at GrubHub.com.

The rapidly growing company currently services Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Diego, Oakland, Seattle, Portland, Denver and Boulder and has plans to double its footprint in 2011. For more information visit www.GrubHub.com.

 

About OLO Online Ordering
OLO Online Ordering is a venture-backed company founded in 2005 by New York-based entrepreneur Noah Glass. OLO makes online ordering easy and lets customers order from anywhere. Since 2005, OLO has perfected its off-premise ordering platform with the input of hundreds of thousands of consumers, thousands of restaurant owners, and dozens of top restaurant brands. Today, OLO provides mobile and online ordering capabilities for top brands like Cold Stone Creamery and Five Guys Burgers & Fries, with over 2,500 restaurants nationwide. Learn more at www.olo.com.