News Category: Diners

CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, today announced the results of its analysis of the past year’s efficient ordering trends. The findings provide insights on how people are using Grubhub’s Express Reorder, Preorder and Pickup features to place takeout orders with ease.

Some savvy ordering “winners” include:

• New York City, taking the top spot in the “Fastest Foodies” category. New Yorkers use the Express Reorder feature 91 percent more than the rest of the country.
• Portland, Ore., leading the pack in the “Food Forecasters” category. Portland diners use Preorder, Grubhub’s feature that lets diners order up to five days in advance, 140 percent more than the rest of the country, planning their meals ahead of time.
• Albany, N.Y., placing first in the “City Skippers” category. People in Albany use Grubhub’s Pickup feature 101 percent more than the rest of the country to skip the lines and delivery fees.
• Overall, females are more likely to plan ahead using Preorder 105 percent more than males.
• Meanwhile, males are more likely to quickly reorder a favorite past meal, leveraging Express Reorder 18 percent more than females.
• New Yorkers, placing as the top banana orderers! People in the Big Apple quickly reorder bananas 85 percent more than the rest of the country.

“We’re committed to finding new ways to connect our diners with great local restaurants so that they can discover the food they want, whenever the craving hits,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, CMO, Grubhub. “Whether our diners are planning ahead by preordering, picking up at the restaurant to skip the line, or quickly reordering from one of their favorites, we’re always gathering feedback and using insights from our diners to introduce features that make their lives easier.”

Methodology:

Grubhub’s talented team of data analysts looked at usage of the Express Reorder, Preorder and Pickup features of the Grubhub platform from July 2016 to July 2017. The superlative-style rankings of cities were determined by comparing each city’s orders to those of Grubhub diners across the nation. The most popular dish per feature was determined by orders placed using that feature in a particular city versus a standard (not using the feature) order placed in the same city. Male versus female order habits were determined by analyzing the order data of males in comparison to females on the Grubhub platform.

Data Findings Include:

Top 10 “Fastest Foodie” Cities & Fun Facts
Cities that most commonly use the Express Reorder feature`

1. New York City places 91 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Turkey sandwich
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 41 percent more Express Reorders than females
2. Cambridge, Mass. places 72 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Vegetable tempura
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 39 percent more Express Reorders than females
3. San Francisco places 60 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Jeera rice
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 46 percent more Express Reorders than females
4. Somerville, Mass. places 56 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Salmon roll
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 31 percent more Express Reorders than females
5. Boston places 52 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Spicy scallop roll
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 22 percent more Express Reorders than females
6. Los Angeles places 32 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Hashbrowns
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 27 percent more Express Reorders than females
7. Jersey City, N.J. places 27 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Boneless chicken kabobs
   2. Gender Wars: Male place 48 percent more Express Reorders than females
8. Washington, D.C. places 22 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Goat biryani
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 8 percent more Express Reorders than females
9. Chicago places 19 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
   1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Chicken makhani
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 13 percent more Express Reorders than females
10. Arlington, Va. places 14 percent more Express Reorders than the rest of the U.S.
    1. Most Express Reordered Dish: Chicken pakora
    2. Gender Wars: Males placed 23 percent more Express Reorders than females

Top 10 “Food Forecaster” Cities & Fun Facts
Cities that most commonly use the Preorder feature

1. Portland, Ore. places 140 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Chicken tacos
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 195 percent more Preorders than males
2. Austin, Texas places 104 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Tortilla soup
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 107 percent more Preorders than males
3. Dallas places 87 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Cobb salad
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 161 percent more Preorders than males
4. San Diego places 76 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Mediterranean salad
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 129 percent more Preorders than males
5. Houston places 65 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Chicken salad sandwich
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 200 percent more Preorders than males
6. Seattle places 45 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Veggie pizza
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 117 percent more Preorders than males
7. Rochester, N.Y. places 38 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Buffalo chicken salad
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 85 percent more Preorders than males
8. Boston places 32 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Veggie pizza
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 117 percent more Preorders than males
9. San Francisco places 30 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
   1. Most Preordered Dish: Cobb salad
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 86 percent more Preorders than males
10. Las Vegas places 28 percent more Preorders than the rest of the U.S
    1. Most Preordered Dish: Chinese chicken salad
    2. Gender Wars: Females place 88 percent more Preorders than males

Top 10 “City Skippers” Cities & Fun Facts
Cities that most commonly use the Pickup feature to skip the lines and delivery fees

1. Albany, N.Y. places 101 percent more Pickups than the rest of the U.S
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 2 percent more Pickups than males
2. New Brunswick, N.Y. places 98 percent more Pickups than the rest of the U.S
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Chipotle chicken wrap
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 39 percent more Pickups than females
3. Evanston, Ill. places 92 percent more Pickups than the rest of the U.S
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Philadelphia roll
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 11 percent more Pickups than males
4. College Park, Md. places 80 percent more Pickups than the rest of the U.S
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Rainbow roll
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 25 percent more Pickups than males
5. Troy, N.Y. places 80 percent more Pickups than the rest of the U.S
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Chicken pesto pizza
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 8 percent more Pickups than females
6. Cambridge, Mass. places 58 percent more Pickups than the rest of the U.S
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Chicken tikka masala
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 6 percent more Pickups than males
7. Boston places 58 percent more Pickup than the rest of the country
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Yellowtail and scallion roll
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 3 percent more Pickups than males
8. Philadelphia places 42 percent more Pickups than the rest of the country
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Grilled chicken cobb salad
   2. Gender Wars: Females place 2 percent more Pickups than males
9. Rochester, N.Y. places 41 percent more Pickups than the rest of the country
   1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Fajita burrito
   2. Gender Wars: Males place 11 percent more Pickups than females
10. Stamford, Conn. places 41 percent more Pickups than the rest of the country
    1. Dish Most Ordered for Pickup: Barbecue chicken wings
    2. Gender Wars: Females place 9 percent more Pickups than males

To view the full analysis, please email press@grubhub.com.

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, check out grubhub.com. If you are interested in becoming part of the Grubhub Delivery team, please visit driver.grubhub.com. To find out how your restaurant can join Grubhub, check out get.grubhub.com. To learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit newsroom.grubhub.com.

About Grubhub

Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 55,000 restaurant partners in over 1,200 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus and MenuPages.

CHICAGO, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, today announced its analysis of the hottest food and delivery trends for the first half of 2017. The findings show how people are turning to bite-sized foods, are seemingly eager to try charcuterie, but still turn to favorites such as chicken fried steak and barbecue.

In line with national culinary reports published in late 2016, these three dishes are indeed on the rise:

• Bowls — 32% increase in orders in 2017
• Vegan dishes — 19% increase in orders in 2017
• Charcuterie — 9% increase in orders in 2017

“We are delighted that our diners are expanding their tastes beyond traditional takeout staples to try out this year’s trendiest dishes from the comfort of their home or office,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, CMO, Grubhub. “Grubhub aims to be the one place for everyone’s tastes — so it’s amazing to see that diners are embracing such a variety of foods, whether they’re ordering a nutritious bowl, vegan cuisine or barbecue.”

Methodology:
Grubhub’s data analysts looked at foods that climbed in popularity, using order data from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2017. In addition, analysts looked at spikes in popularity for dishes that were expected to rise in popularity, according to culinary reports published at the end of 2016.

Additional Data Findings Include:
Six months into the year, here are 2017’s trendiest delivery dishes:

• Poke bowls — 365% increase in orders
• Bite-sized foods
  • Pretzel bites — 238% increase in orders
  • Mac and cheese bites — 78% increase in orders
  • Mini corn dogs — 76% increase in orders
• Chicken fried steak — 103% increase in orders
• Avocado toast — 93% increase in orders
• Grilled and traditional barbecued dishes
  • Barbecue beans — 106% increase in orders
  • Jumbo barbecue chicken wings — 78% increase in orders
  • Sirloin steak — 77% increase in orders

Bowls, vegan dishes and charcuterie are trendy favorites. Here is a closer look at each category:

• Top five trendiest bowls:
  • Steak guacamole bowl
  • Marinated beef bibimbap bowl
  • Chili coconut curry bowl
  • Tikka masala curry bowl
  • Vermicelli and pork bowl
• Top five vegan dishes:
  • Vegan quesadilla
  • Tofu wings
  • Teriyaki quinoa bowl
  • Samosa chaat
  • Vegan calzone
• Top five charcuterie ingredients:
  • Pickled raisins
  • Salumi
  • Sourdough bread
  • Prosciutto
  • Blue cheese

Trendiest Winter Foods (January and February):

• Penne rosa — 385% more ordered during winter 2017 vs. rest of the year
• Ribeye pho — 127% more ordered during winter 2017 vs. rest of the year
• Fried chicken sandwich — 124% ordered during winter 2017 vs. rest of the year

Trendiest Spring Foods (March and April):

• Beer battered onion rings — 53% more ordered during spring 2017 vs. rest of the year
• Greek bowl — 46% more ordered during winter 2017 vs. rest of the year
• Miso soup — 46% more ordered during winter 2017 vs. rest of the year

Trendiest Early Summer Foods (May and June):

• Roasted Brussels sprouts — 301% more ordered during summer 2017 vs. rest of the year
• Pretzel bites — 98% more ordered during summer 2017 vs. rest of the year
• Poke bowl — 96% more ordered during summer 2017 vs. rest of the year

In addition to the national data findings, Grubhub analysts also looked into data on the regional level and is available upon request.

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, check out grubhub.com. If you are interested in becoming part of the Grubhub Delivery team, please visit driver.grubhub.com. To find out how your restaurant can join Grubhub, check out get.grubhub.com.  To learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit newsroom.grubhub.com.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 55,000 restaurant partners in over 1,100 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus and MenuPages.

CHICAGO, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — With summer approaching and fitness on the minds of people across the nation, Grubhub, the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, today announced the results of a study of the most popular healthy eating plans in the United States. Results from this study showed significant differences in healthy eating preferences between genders, as well as cities.

Some key takeaways from the study include:

• Paleo reigns supreme: Eating “paleo” is the most popular healthy eating choice across the nation. Paleo orders increased by 370 percent in 2016
• Seattle residents love food choice (but not gluten!): Seattle residents order food tailored to specific eating plans more than any other major city in the country. Within this health-conscious city, the most popular eating plan is a gluten-free diet — ordering dishes that fall within this category 367 percent more than the rest of the nation
• Men and women just can’t agree…on food: Fitness-conscious males are most likely to eat a low-fat diet, while females favor a juice cleanse

“Grubhub works hard to bring the broadest, best set of restaurant choice to millions of hungry people,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, Grubhub’s CMO. “Our vast restaurant network offers a variety of choice that means it’s just as convenient to order low-fat, vegan food for lunch as it is to place a pizza or cupcake order for an office party! So whether our diners are eating a paleo, raw food or gluten-free diet — or treating themselves to ice cream — we’re there to fuel their bodies and souls.”

Methodology:
Grubhub analyzed orders related to the most popular healthy eating plans in the United States:  paleo, raw, juice cleanse, vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, Mediterranean and keto diets. Using a combination of dietary tags and a deep-dive into foods that align with specific eating plans, Grubhub analyzed order data from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2016. In doing so, Grubhub data analysts ranked the most popular eating plans across the nation, as well as the preferred plans by city and gender.

Data Findings Include:

Most Popular Eating Plans Nationwide:

1. Paleo — 370 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
2. Raw — 92 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
3. Juice cleanse — 89 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
4. Vegan — 58 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
5. Gluten-free — 35 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
6. Low-fat — 21 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
7. Mediterranean — 7 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior
8. Keto — 5 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Top 10 Major Cities Participating in Popular Eating Plans:

1. Seattle — orders 309 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
2. Portland, Ore. — orders 154 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
3. Dallas — orders 140 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
4. Chicago — orders 94 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
5. San Francisco — orders 74 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
6. Los Angeles — orders 66 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
7. St. Louis — orders 53 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
8. Austin, Texas — orders 44 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
9. Las Vegas — orders 27 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation
10. San Diego — orders 22 percent more foods related to popular eating plans vs. the of the nation

Most Popular Eating Plans in Major Cities:

• Miami — juice cleanse
• San Jose, Calif. — vegan
• Seattle — gluten-free
• Dallas — paleo
• Houston — paleo
• Austin, Texas — paleo
• Phoenix — gluten-free
• Minneapolis — gluten-free
• Portland, Ore. — gluten-free
• Las Vegas — vegan
• St. Louis — gluten-free
• Nashville, Tenn. — juice cleanse
• San Diego — vegan
• Atlanta — gluten-free
• Los Angeles — vegan
• San Francisco — low-fat
• Boston — low-fat
• Chicago — vegan
• New York City — low-fat
• Philadelphia — paleo

Key Differences Between Male and Female Eating Plans:

• Paleo — ordered 19 percent more by females than males
• Raw — ordered 34 percent more by females than males
• Juice cleanse — ordered 43 percent more by females than males
• Vegan — ordered 23 percent more by females than males
• Gluten-free — ordered 23 percent more by females than males
• Low-fat — ordered 17 percent more by females than males
• Mediterranean — ordered 22 percent more by females than males
• Keto — ordered 16 percent more by females than males

Gender Breakdown of Eating Plans by Major City:

1. Seattle
   • Low-fat — most popular for females
   • Keto — most popular for males
2. Portland, Ore.
   • Low-fat — most popular for females
   • Vegan — most popular for males
3. Dallas
   • Low-fat — most popular for females
   • Raw — most popular for males
4. Chicago
   • Raw — most popular for females
   • Low-fat — most popular for males
5. San Francisco
   • Raw — most popular for females
   • Low-fat — most popular for males

To find takeout restaurants available in your area, check out grubhub.com. If you are interested in becoming part of the Grubhub Delivery team, please visit driver.grubhub.com. To find out how your restaurant can join Grubhub, check out get.grubhub.com. To learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit newsroom.grubhub.com.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 50,000 restaurant partners in over 1,100 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus and MenuPages.

CHICAGO, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, and Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, teamed up to uncover the dining preferences of today’s singles.

Results from a nationwide poll conducted by the two companies showed a significant divergence from longstanding dating stereotypes, as a new generation dominates the dating scene.

The poll of Tinder users found the following insights:

1. Today’s singles embrace their hearty appetites.
   Q: Which dish do you prefer on a first date?
   A: 62 percent of respondents prefer a heartier dish, whereas 38 percent prefer a lighter meal.
2. You don’t have to offer to pick up the bill to make the step to a second date.
   Q: Would not offering to pay be a deal-breaker?
   A: Only 36 percent of respondents would rule out a second date if the other person didn’t offer to pay and 64 percent said it would not be an issue.
3. Grubhub and chill make for the ideal third date.
   Q: It’s your third date. What do you do?
   A: 60 percent of respondents prefer to order in for a casual night in, whereas the remaining 40 percent prefer to dine out.
4. What’s mine is yours.
   Q: Your date keeps stealing food off your plate. What do you do?
   A: ‘Scowl,’ according to 31 percent of respondents in comparison to 69 percent of respondents who answered ‘share.’
5. Unless you can use chopsticks, don’t bother with sushi.
   Q: Your date uses a fork for sushi. What do you think?
   A: 56 percent of respondents thought, ‘it’s cringe-worthy!’ and the remaining 44 percent thought ‘it’s adorable’ to forgo the chopsticks.

“Partnering with Tinder allowed us to tap into the food-related dating preferences and practices of today’s singles,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, chief marketing officer of Grubhub. “We’re thrilled to be part of the new dating experience and it is heartwarming to see that Grubhub can play a role in the love story of couples nationwide, as people get to know a new partner over their favorite local cuisine, from the comfort of home.”

The poll surveyed more than 2,000 people across the U.S. via the Tinder app. Participants were surveyed on their food-related dating preferences. By choosing answers through Tinder’s signature ‘swipe left’ and ‘swipe right,’ these participants allowed Grubhub and Tinder to draw five key conclusions about the etiquette of food during the first three dates.

“Most first dates involve food, so partnering with Grubhub to learn more about how eating preferences affect compatibility was a perfect fit for us,” said Rosette Pambakian, vice president, global communications and brand of Tinder. “The findings are interesting and highlight the important role food plays in dating.”

To receive $7 off your first order of $15 or more, visit tinder.grubhub.com. If you are interested in becoming part of the Grubhub Delivery team, please visit driver.grubhub.com. To find out how your restaurant can join Grubhub, check out get.grubhub.com. To learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit newsroom.grubhub.com.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 50,000 restaurant partners in over 1,100 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, LAbite, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.

About Tinder
Launched in 2012, Tinder is the world’s leading social app for meeting new people. With its global reach, people in all 196 countries around the world are swiping right to connect with others, making it a top 10 lifestyle app in more than 110 countries. In 2015, the company introduced Tinder Plus, giving users access to premium features, Rewind and Passport. Each day, 26 million matches are made on Tinder with more than 10 billion matches made to date.