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Grubhub Grows Convenience Offering with CVS Pharmacy

Just in time for the start of daylight saving time, customers can score deals on health, wellness and other convenience items so they can spring forward with ease 

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  Grubhub, a leading online mobile food ordering and delivery platform, is now offering inventory of thousands of wellness, beauty, household and other convenience items from CVS Pharmacy on the Grubhub Marketplace. More than 6,000 CVS locations are available on Grubhub across 48 states. 

With daylight saving time around the corner on March 10, Grubhub surveyed consumers to better understand the implications of the time change. 62% of respondents said they feel the effects of the time change for at least a week, and 51% said the time change makes them tired for a few days.* So to help customers spring forward with ease and fight any grogginess from losing that hour of sleep, Grubhub is delivering a little bit of joy with a Daylight Saving Essentials promotion where customers can score free health and wellness favorites to help them bounce back from that hour less of sleep.

From March 9 to March 13, customers who order from CVS Pharmacy on Grubhub can get a free item from an assortment of Daylight Saving Essentials with delivery orders of $20 or more.** You can find the Daylight Saving Essentials as a special menu category from CVS on Grubhub featuring energy-boosting must-haves including coffee, protein bars, tea, supplements and more. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Customers who are members of Grubhub+ will get access to $0 delivery fees on eligible orders from CVS Pharmacy.

“We’re proud to further establish our convenience offering with CVS Pharmacy — a beloved household name — and give customers more access to thousands of items from a store near them,” said Ariella Kurshan, senior vice president of growth and marketing at Grubhub. “There’s never been a better time to add CVS Pharmacy to our roster so that customers can stock up on all the health and wellness essentials to keep them going this winter and beyond.”

CVS Pharmacy is the latest convenience offering on Grubhub’s Marketplace, joining GoPuff, Rite Aid, and 7-Eleven.

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 355,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. 

*Survey findings based on a 2023 Grubhub consumer survey

**Terms apply. Available for delivery orders from participating CVS locations on the Grubhub platform (including Seamless). Order subtotal must be at least $20 (before tax, tip, and fees). Discount only applicable to items within the ‘Daylight Savings Essentials’ category. Limit one (1) use per diner. Users remain responsible for any applicable tax, fees, and optional tip. Available 3/9/2024 12:00 AM local time – 3/13/2024 11:59 PM local time

Grubhub’s 2023 Delivered Trend Report Reveals Ordering Was All About ‘Doing it for the Vibes’ as Diners Found Joy in the Unconventional

From 10 million coffee beverages ordered after 5pm, to over 53 million items ordered with added spice, the year was marked by bold choices and breaking the norms

CHICAGO, DECEMBER 12, 2023 – Today, Grubhub launches its annual retrospective, the 2023 Delivered report, which analyzes millions of orders from diners across the U.S. to uncover the biggest food and beverage trends of the year. 

While last year’s biggest trend was diners seeking comfort wrapped in a warm burrito, in 2023 ‘doing it for the vibes’ was a way of life as diners found joy in stepping out of their comfort zones and breaking conventions, such as embracing pineapple on pizza and ordering salads with a side of fries.

Let’s Unwrap the Top Vibes that Brought Joy to Diners in 2023

IT’S GIVING FIRE: SCOVILLE SCALES WENT OFF THE CHARTS
In 2023, over 53 MILLION items were ordered with added spice. Classic favorites like Sriracha were added over 91,000 times, and buffalo chicken wings came in first as the most ordered wing flavor followed by lemon pepper, BBQ, Teriyaki and Garlic Parmesan. 

Top 5 Spicy Dishes Ordered in 2023

  • Spicy potato soft tacos 
  • Spicy chicken sandwich
  • Spicy tuna roll
  • Hot and sour soup
  • Drunken noodles

To celebrate buffalo chicken wings claiming the title as the most popular wing order of the year, Buffalo Wild Wings and Buffalo Wild Wings Go are offering 50% OFF one wing menu item, up to $10 off ($30 minimum order). This exclusive offer is valid for today only (12/12). No promo code is needed as the offer will automatically be applied at check-out on eligible Buffalo Wild Wings orders in the Grubhub app, one redemption per diner. Terms of use available here.

Fun chicken wing fact: Flats remain on top, being ordered 10 times more than drums.

IT’S GIVING FIZZ: WORK BREAKS HIT DIFFERENT WITH A DIET SODA
The #dietcokebreak trended with over 43 million views on TikTok, and people rushed to Grubhub to get their fix with in-office orders of Diet Coke increasing by 17% in 2023.

Top 5 Sodas Ordered in 2023:

  • Diet Coke
  • Coke
  • Sprite
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Ginger Ale

IT’S GIVING MIDNIGHT OIL: CAFFEINE CRAVINGS WENT AFTER HOURS
People were winding up, not winding down this year with over 10 MILLION coffee beverages ordered after 5 p.m. 

Top 5 Coffee Beverages Ordered in 2023:

  • Iced Coffee
  • Caramel Frappe
  • Mocha Frappe
  • Cappuccino
  • Hot Coffee

IT’S GIVING MOO: REAL MILK CAME BACK WITH REAL DRIP
This year, cows had a comeback as dairy in coffee beverages had a 20% increase and whole milk took the lead among the top 3 dairy orders followed by 2% milk, and chocolate milk.

IT’S GIVING CARBS: FRENCH FRIES BROUGHT BALANCE TO SALADS
Over 600,000 customers ordered their salad paired with french fries in 2023. While prior years were all about wellness, in 2023 we didn’t just settle for salads alone, but embraced our favorite part of the meal: the french fry – making it the top ordered side dish of 2023. 

Top 5 French Fry Styles Ordered in 2023: 

  • Classic cut
  • Waffle fries 
  • Cheese fries
  • Sweet potato fries
  • Curly fries

IT’S GIVING ALOHA: PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA GOES MAINSTREAM
In the spirit of ‘doing it for the vibes’, people didn’t hold back especially when it came to their pizza. In 2023, Hawaiian Pizza lovers ordered pineapple with pride. This topping on pizza rose 33% since last year – yum?

Top 5 Pizza Orders in 2023:

  • Cheese Pizza
  • Margherita Pizza
  • Pepperoni Pizza
  • Buffalo Chicken Pizza
  • Hawaiian Pizza

IT’S GIVING TANGY: FROM FOOD TO FASHION, PICKLES WERE ON EVERYTHING
Pickles had the largest increase since last year with an 89% increase, totaling over 6.9 MILLION pickles ordered in 2023. People embraced their love of pickles – from food to fashion (if you own the viral pickle sweatshirt, we see you) – and put the salty, briny indulgences on everything.

Ready to get some joy delivered?
Amazon Prime members can get a year of Grubhub+ for free (valued at $120/year). Enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and access to other exclusive offers year-round. Use code DECEMBER30 for 30% off three Grubhub delivery orders of $15+ (up to $15 off) now through 12/23 when you sign up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime. It’s the gift that keeps giving! Learn more, here.

Curious about your own 2023 Delivered report? Today, Grubhub is also sending diners their customized recap report that unwraps their individual ordering journey throughout the year.

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For more information on Grubhub, visit https://about.grubhub.com/. 

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities. 

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Parties, but Corporate Clients are Concerned About Participation

It’s that time of the year when companies start planning their holiday celebrations. While festivities took a hiatus during COVID, we’ve seen things return to normal over the last two years, specifically when it comes to the annual holiday party (they’re back!). To get a sense of how companies plan to celebrate this year, we surveyed our corporate clients to learn what’s top of mind for them when it comes to planning a celebration, and to our surprise, it wasn’t the location, theme or entertainment that topped the chart; it’s whether employees will join in the celebrations. As companies continue to identify avenues to foster collaboration and a fun culture, it looks like engagement is an area that will continue to be a priority.

Nearly 40% of clients have expressed concern about employees’ lack of enthusiasm and participation. The fact that almost 70% of clients have returned to the office, whether through a hybrid model or full-time, prompts the question of whether this signals employee burnout and a declining interest in company events during their free time. And according to research, there’s been a decline in employee engagement over the years, with just 32% of U.S. employees reporting they are engaged with their organization, and 18% reporting that they are actively disengaged.  With 50% of employees feeling neither actively engaged or disengaged, companies have a massive opportunity to positively influence and improve how those individuals engage with the company instead of leaving them at risk of slipping to disengaged or remaining neutral. 

As companies continue to identify avenues to foster collaboration and culture, finding ways to build more engagement is no doubt a clear priority. For a deeper look at how companies are approaching celebrations this year, including where they plan to celebrate, how they are budgeting, and more, check out the blog from Jeff Mirmelstein, vice president and general manager of Grubhub Corporate Accounts. 

*Data points are based on an internal survey of Grubhub Corporate clients (2023)

Grubhub Launches Gold Days of Grubhub+, an Exclusive Five Week Event Offering Members More Perks and Rewards Than Ever Before

Grubhub+ members can enjoy access to over 1,000 top-tier offers, including high-value discounts on some of the most craved restaurants across the U.S.

Today, Grubhub is kicking off its first-ever member appreciation month, Gold Days of Grubhub+, a five week event that gives members some of the best offers yet. From October 17 – November 22, 2023, members will be rewarded with even more value through enticing deals from fan-favorites like BOGO Chipotle burritos, half-off KFC chicken sandwiches on National Chicken Sandwich Day, and free menu items from Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Burger King and more. 

Gold Days of Grubhub+ comes on the heels of the recent revamp of Grubhub’s already popular loyalty subscription program Grubhub+, which now comes with even more savings and rewards including lower service fees and a 5% credit back on all eligible pick-up orders. In the coming months, members will receive additional benefits including milestone rewards, access to Gold Status in the Fuel Rewards program at Shell, and more special savings events.

Gold Days of Grubhub+ Deals Guide
Below are some of the most exciting deals, with hundreds of more available to Grubhub+ members.* Visit Grubhub.com/Gold-Days to see full details and offers and sign up to become a member by visiting Grubhub.com/plus.** 

Week 1 (Oct. 17 – 25): Enjoy Oodles of Noodles in Celebration of National Pasta Month
Gold Days of Grubhub+ is kicking off with carb-loaded, saucy meal deals to celebrate national pasta month. Select deals include: 

  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Buy one, get one 50% off spaghetti or lasagna (up to $10), with orders $16+  
  • Chili’s: 50% off Ultimate Cajun Pasta (up to $11), with orders $25+ 
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy: $5 off when purchasing a classic or specialty pasta, with orders $25+  
  • Noodles & Company: $10 off orders $30+ 

Fun Fact: Last national pasta month, Grubhub orders proved that red sauce reigned supreme with orders up 26% over white sauce and penne alla vodka was the most ordered pasta dish. 

Week 2 (Oct. 26 – Nov. 1): Keep Candy Bowls and Bellies Full this Halloween
Grubhub has you covered with a range of frighteningly delicious food discounts and enough candy deals to go around for all the trick or treaters. Select deals include:

  • 7-Eleven: $10 off orders $20+
  • Papa John’s: 30% off orders $30+ (up to $10) 
  • Gopuff: $5 off orders $25+ 
  • Insomnia Cookies: $5 off orders $25+ 
  • Burger King: Free Ghost Pepper Whopper (up to $10) with orders $20+ 

Fun fact: Last Halloween, Grubhub’s top 5 candy orders were Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Twix Caramel, Snickers, M&M Peanuts and Kit Kats, while hot dogs took the spot for the most popular food order.

Week 3 (Nov. 2 – 8): You Get a Sandwich, You Get a Sandwich, Everybody Gets a Sandwich
To celebrate national sandwich day and national chicken sandwich day, Grubhub is rolling out more than ten new deals over the next two weeks. Select deals include:

  • Jersey Mike’s: 50% off turkey and provolone sandwiches (up to $6), with orders $20+ 
  • Wendy’s: Free Baconator (up to $10), with orders $20+ 
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: 50% off sandwich (up to $8), with orders $25+ 
  • Arby’s: 20% off $20+ (up to $8)
  • Jack in the Box: $5 off orders $22+  
  • Wawa: Buy one, get one free on hoagies and sandwiches (up to $10), with orders $15+ 

Fun fact: In 2022 Grubhub orders, New York took the heat coming in first with the most spicy chicken sandwich orders followed by Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago and Portland. 

Week 4 (Nov. 9 – 15): Craving Crushers

  • sweetgreen: $5 off Plates with orders $20+ 
  • KFC: 50% off chicken sandwich (up to $5), with orders $15+ 
  • Panera Bread: 25% off (up to $8) with orders $25+ 
  • Sonic Drive-In: 25% off (up to $8) with orders $20+ 
  • Taco Bell: Free Cheesy Gordita Crunch (up to $6) with orders $20+  
  • Dunkin’: Free 25 assorted munchkins (up to $11) with orders $20+  

Week 5 (Nov. 16 – 22) : Close Out Gold Days of Grubhub+ with Even More Perks

  • Not a member? Sign up now and claim a 33% discount off the first year of your annual plan
  • Looking for a holiday gift? Get a $10 Grubhub gift card credit with the purchase of a $50+ Grubuhb gift card 
  • Still hungry? Buy one get one free Chipotle burrito (up to $12) with orders $20+ 

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

*Terms and conditions apply to all offers. For more information on Gold Days of Grubhub+, visit Grubhub.com/Gold-Days. 

**Benefits apply on eligible orders only. Additional fees may apply. Grubhub+ is an automatically renewing membership service requiring recurring payments at thethen-current rate (currently $9.99/mo) plus tax until canceled. For more details and terms, visit grubhub.com/plus. 

Grubhub Revamps Ultimate Kiosks

Back in 2020, we launched our Ultimate kiosk technology, a first-of-its-kind proprietary hardware and software solution that integrates all restaurant ordering channels into one system. Error-prone handwritten scribbles and shouts were replaced with a digital workflow solution that connects the front- and back-of-the house directly with diners, creating a transparent view into their order status.

Today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve given Ultimate a facelift by way of new hardware, powered by Elo Touch, and payment processing and card readers powered by FreedomPay. You can read more about the updates in Campus ID News.

Choice Privileges Now Offering Guests Grubhub Delivery at 500 Choice Hotels

From adding more upscale hotel offerings to its family of participating hotel brands to offering two, new co-branded credit cards, the award-winning loyalty program continues to expand member opportunities and benefits

ROCKVILLE, Md., September 26, 2023 – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced that Choice Privileges now offers food ordering and delivery through a collaboration with Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, to guests during stays at 500 participating Choice Hotels. As part of a continued reinvigoration of the award-winning loyalty program, Choice Privileges is expanding rewards and opportunities for guests during their travels.

Guests at participating midscale and extended stay Choice hotels brands, including Everhome Suites, Clarion Pointe, Comfort Inn, Mainstay Suites and Sleep Inn properties, will be able to access Grubhub’s network of more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience offerings. To order, guests will be able to access a branded ordering and delivery experience within the Grubhub app while on the hotel’s property and are able to receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides diners access to unlimited $0 delivery on orders of $12+.

“We are always looking to expand opportunities for Choice Privileges members, and we strive to focus on benefits that will add additional value for our members,” said Julie Purser, vice president, loyalty strategy and membership rewards, Choice Hotels. “Offering $0 delivery fees with Grubhub enriches the guest experience at these participating hotels as it provides logistical and financial ease to guests seeking food delivery.”

“Whether guests are traveling for work, relaxation or fun, we want to be their go-to delivery provider that keeps them fed no matter where they are,” said Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of Onsite Hospitality at Grubhub. “We’re excited to offer a convenient and seamless ordering and delivery experience for Choice Hotel guests that allows them to explore the flavors of local communities across the country.”

This expansion of Choice Privileges member benefits follows several other recent efforts to reinvigorate the loyalty program. Earlier this year, Choice launched two co-brand credit cards – the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard and Choice Privileges Mastercard – to offer travelers more ways to accelerate the amount of Choice Privileges points they earn while staying at participating Choice Hotels and on everyday spending like gas, groceries and home goods.

In July, Choice Hotels completed the successful integration of the Radisson Rewards Americas loyalty program into the Choice Privileges program. This enables the nearly 60 million Choice Privileges members to earn and redeem points at over 7,000 Choice-branded hotels across a diverse portfolio of brands.

The integration of Radisson Rewards Americas into Choice Privileges expanded member benefits to include complimentary breakfast for members with Diamond status at Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, and Park Plaza hotels. Additional member benefits include:

  • The expanded types of hotels Choice Privileges members can earn and/or redeem points with including Luxurious Preferred Hotels & Resorts; PENN Casinos & Resorts; BlueGreen Vacations; and exclusive college football and basketball experiences.
  • “Your Extras:” Members can choose from selection of gift cards or Choice Privileges points when they check in for a stay that includes at least one Sunday through Thursday night at participating brands.
  • An Elite Welcome Gift of 250 Points: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond members receive 250 points per stay as a thank you.

For more information and to start planning your next getaway and earn travel rewards, visit ChoiceHotels.com and enroll in Choice Privileges for free.

About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. The challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that range from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers’ needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

About Choice Privileges®

The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program enables members to earn and redeem points for reward nights at over 7,000 Choice-branded hotels across a diverse portfolio of brands in 46 countries and territories. Points can also be earned and/or redeemed with partners like Bluegreen Vacations, Penn Entertainment, and the iconic Circus Circus Hotel & Casino and Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Members can also exchange points for airline miles or redeem them for gift cards with popular restaurants and retail stores, stays at the luxurious Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and even VIP college football experiences. Choice Privileges Mastercard holders can earn more points faster, including on everyday spending. To enroll in the free Choice Privileges program or learn more about the Choice Privileges Mastercard credit cards, visit www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

 

 

Grubhub Brings Mobile Ordering and Pickup to Its First Military Property, Naval Station Norfolk

Norfolk joins Grubhub’s roster of closed ecosystem campuses, including colleges, stadiums and hotels

CHICAGO and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, is bringing its Grubhub Onsite mobile ordering and pickup technology to Naval Station Norfolk through a business venture with The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). Now, the more than 100,000 military personnel, their families and people living and working on the base can skip the line at restaurants in the Norfolk Main Navy Exchange (NEX) food court and on base by ordering food and beverages through the Grubhub app for pickup, saving them valuable time.

Personnel on base will be able to order from restaurants including Panda Express, Firehouse Subs, Burger King and Raising Canes. They can place an order on Grubhub by affiliating with the base via geolocation in the Grubhub app or from QR codes around the base. Once affiliated with the base, available restaurants will populate for ordering. Additional dining venues on the base will continue to become available throughout the year.

“Taking time to enjoy a meal shouldn’t be a stressful part of anyone’s day, and we’re proud to support the Navy community and their families with a convenient dining ordering experience,” said Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of Onsite at Grubhub. “Grubhub’s Onsite platform technology was built to support an array of ordering environments, and we’re honored to bring this ordering capability to the Naval Station Norfolk.”

“The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) continues to seek business concepts that support our Sailors and military families with convenient and accessible food options,” said Dennis Wilkerson, vice president of NEXCOM’s enterprise food service. “Particularly at Naval Station Norfolk, expediting the availability of a warm meal for Sailors on duty strengthens Navy readiness and quality of life mission.”

Through Grubhub Onsite, diners are able to order their favorite meals and convenience items via the Grubhub Marketplace outside of traditional residential environments, including at hotels, in stadiums and hospitals and on college campuses. Grubhub Onsite is built to handle high traffic and order volume environments and showcases available restaurants in a branded space within the Grubhub app. More information on Grubhub Onsite can be found here.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About NEXCOM
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is one of 11 commands under Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). NEXCOM oversees seven business lines that include Navy Exchange (NEX) stores, Navy Lodges, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Ships Store Program, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Uniform Program Management Office and Telecommunications Program Office. NEXCOM’s mission is to provide authorized customers quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, DoD civilians and families. Since 1946, NEXCOM has given over $3.7 billion to support Navy MWR. Shop online at myNavyExchange.com.

SOURCE Grubhub Inc.

Grubhub Brings Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology to Campus Partners

Students save time by skipping the checkout line and are automatically charged via their synced campus payment method in the Grubhub app

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub Campus announced today that Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is now available at Loyola University Maryland, the first Grubhub-partnered campus to deploy the technology.

With Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, Grubhub campus partners are able to offer a frictionless experience that allows students, faculty and staff to shop at convenience stores on campus and skip the checkout. This means no lines, no need to scan products and no fuss. Students simply scan a QR code in the Grubhub app to enter the store, and the technology detects what shoppers take from or return to the shelves. When guests have completed their shopping experience, they are able to leave the store without having to wait in line and the payment will automatically be deducted from their meal plan, declining account balance or other stored payment methods linked to their Grubhub account when they leave the store.

“Our installation with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is another example of how we are strengthening our relationship with our campus partners with cost-saving technology and driving student adoption,” said Eric Ferguson, chief operations officer at Grubhub. “The services and products we provide for our campus partners are designed to enhance and improve the dining experience, and we’re excited to offer this innovative and frictionless technology to our campus partners.”

“We are thrilled to bring Just Walk Out technology and Grubhub together at Loyola University Maryland,” said Jon Jenkins, vice president of Just Walk Out technology, AWS Applications. “With Just Walk Out technology and Grubhub, students, faculty, and staff will find a convenient way to purchase the items they need with a frictionless shopping experience so they can quickly get back to their studies.”

“Loyola is proud to partner with Grubhub and Amazon to bring this technology to our students,” said John Coppola, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer for Loyola University Maryland. “We strive to bring innovation to our campus, and this is a perfect example of our drive to lead in technological applications for our students, faculty, and staff.”

Just Walk Out technology is made possible by artificial intelligence (AI) like computer vision and deep learning techniques, including generative AI, to accurately determine who took what in any retail environment. Amazon built synthetic datasets to mimic millions of realistic shopping scenarios—including variations in store format, lighting conditions, and even crowds of shoppers—to ensure accuracy in any environment.

Grubhub partners with 300 higher education institutions and is the only food ordering and delivery marketplace that works with campus dining programs. This gives students the ability to integrate meal plans directly into their Grubhub account and access restaurants both on- and off-campus for delivery and pickup. Amazon Prime members in the U.S., including members of Amazon’s discounted membership for college students—Prime Student—can receive a one-year Grubhub+ trial for free. Grubhub+ includes $0 delivery fees from hundreds of thousands of restaurants and discounts including exclusive member-only offers on their orders.

For more information on Grubhub Campus, please visit here.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

 

Grubhub and Sonesta Partner to Bring Mobile Ordering to Sonesta ES Suites and Simply Suites Hotels

Guests at the extended stay brands are eligible for two free months of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s subscription loyalty program that gives diners access to unlimited $0 delivery on orders of $12+

CHICAGO and NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, and Sonesta International Hotel Corporation (Sonesta) announced today that they have partnered to bring Grubhub mobile ordering and delivery to more than 120 Extended Stay Suites and Simply Suites hotels across the country.

With this partnership, guests at Sonesta ES Suites and Sonesta Simply Suites will be able to explore the flavors of local communities through access to Grubhub’s network of more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience offerings. Guests will be able to order on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes around each property that take them directly to the Grubhub Marketplace. The hotel location and courier drop-off instructions will automatically populate at checkout for ease of use.

“We’re redefining the dining experience for hotel guests by making it easier than ever to bring more dining options and convenience right to guests’ doors no matter where their travels take them,” said Eric Ferguson, chief operations officer at Grubhub. “With Sonesta, we’re excited to help support a dining need at these properties and play a role in keeping guests fed, happy and energized.”

“Sonesta ES Suites and Simply Suites apartment-styled accommodations provide guests with a fully equipped kitchen, giving them a sense of normalcy and a home away from home,” said Elizabeth Harlow, chief brand officer at Sonesta. “We are excited to be partnering with Grubhub to provide our guests with easy access to mobile ordering and delivery services which will enhance our extended stay hotel experience.”

The Grubhub partnership is now available at all participating Sonesta ES Suites and Simply Suites hotels across the U.S. Guests that affiliate with their hotel will receive two free months of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides diners access to unlimited $0 delivery on orders of $12+. To learn more about Grubhub for hotels, visit here.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Sonesta
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company, according to Smith Travel Research (STR), with approximately 1,200 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 17 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages, and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James; Classico – A Sonesta Collection; Sonesta Hotels & Resorts; MOD – A Sonesta Collection; Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential; Sonesta ES (Extended Stay) Suites; Sonesta Simply Suites and Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in Egypt, also; Sonesta Posadas del Inca; Red Lion Hotels & Suites; Signature Inn; GuestHouse Extended Stay; Knight’s Inn; Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn. For more information about Sonesta and its locations, call 1. 800.SONESTA, visit Sonesta.com or RedLion.com.

Grubhub Relaunches its Loyalty Subscription Program, Grubhub+

Reimagined program delivers new features and added savings tailored to meet member needs 

CHICAGO, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub is doubling down on savings, rewards and unique experiences for diners with the relaunch of Grubhub+, its loyalty subscription program that gives members access to unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible restaurant and convenience orders over $12.

New benefits available on eligible orders by members include lower service fees and a 5 percent credit back on pickup orders. Members will still receive unlimited $0 delivery fees on orders over $12, donation matching on Grubhub+ orders and member-only offers from restaurant and convenience partners. With these new benefits, members can get an additional average monthly savings of 20 percent.*

Expected in the coming months, members will receive additional benefits that will help them celebrate some of life’s most joyful moments, including milestone rewards, month-long member savings and new Grubhub+ offers including the Fuel Rewards program at Shell. Through this new collaboration, Grubhub+ members will receive Gold Status in the Fuel Rewards program at Shell, saving them 5 cents per gallon on every fill-up when they sign up or link to their Fuel Rewards account.

“We continually gather feedback from our diners, and they’ve told us they want more value, recognition and elevated service from their subscription programs. That’s exactly what we’ve offered with the relaunch of Grubhub+,” said Launika Raykar, vice president, loyalty, customer engagement and partnerships at Grubhub. “Reinforcing our commitment to addressing diner feedback in all facets of our business, we took the best features from the original Grubhub+ program and our previous pilot programs to drive measurable value and tangible savings for members.”

As a valuable and growing diner segment, Grubhub+ members order more frequently and have significantly better retention than non-members. They are also highly engaged — using their membership and $0 delivery fees to order more than just restaurant meals, including convenience items. This behavior benefits the Grubhub marketplace more broadly since merchants receive more orders and delivery partners have more opportunities to earn.

In addition to Grubhub’s new Fuel Rewards offer, Grubhub works with a number of leading brands, including Amazon Prime, Bank of America and Lyft to provide Grubhub+ to offer additional value to their customers — bringing more benefits to their existing membership programs. To stay up to date on the latest with Grubhub+, visit here.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

*Benefits apply on eligible orders only. Additional fees may apply. Grubhub+ is an automatically renewing membership service requiring recurring payments at the then-current rate (currently $9.99/mo) plus tax until canceled. For more details and terms, visit grubhub.com/plus. Average monthly savings is based on estimated average monthly savings with new benefits. Individual member savings may vary based on location and purchasing activity, among other factors.