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GrubHub.com Launches in Seattle

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 16, 2010 — GrubHub.com (http://www.grubhub.com) is helping Seattle diners explore more local restaurants right from the comfort of their homes. The website, which shows people all the neighborhood restaurants that deliver to them and allows them to order directly online, by phone, or through its iPhone app, announced its Seattle launch today.

The online service shows menus for more than 200 Seattle area delivery restaurants and is absolutely free to use. People can use the site to discover new restaurants, find unique coupon offers, compare menu prices or place their orders. GrubHub.com, also operating in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., L.A. and Portland, has a network of over 12,000 restaurants on its site.

“Seattle has a diverse restaurant scene, so ordering delivery doesn’t have to mean just pizza and burgers when you’re looking for a quality meal at home,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub.com co-founder and CEO. “Whether you’re in the mood for grilled cheese or sushi, you can get exactly what you’re craving.”

“The majority of restaurants you’ll find on our site are mom-and-pop owned and operated, and over 50 percent of them don’t have online ordering capabilities on their own websites,” said Maloney. “By giving these owners the tools they need to make it easier for people to find their menus and order online, we help drive more consumers to their businesses.” Restaurants working with GrubHub.com get an average of 20 percent more delivery orders through the site. The company is experiencing rapid growth in all of their markets and is on track to send over $70 million in food sales to their restaurants this year.

“We recognize these are tough times for restaurants,” said Maloney. “And restaurant owners are great at running their business, but they really don’t have the time or resources to stay on top of ever-evolving online technology. That’s where GrubHub.com comes in.” During the first month in Seattle, first-time GrubHub.com users get $10 off their first online order by visiting http://www.grubhub.com/SeattleSneakPeek.

About GrubHub.com GrubHub.com is an industry leader in the online restaurant delivery space. Founded in 2004, the venture-backed company has grown rapidly, and works with over 4,000 restaurants for online ordering. GrubHub.com shows menus from over 12,000 restaurants in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Portland and Seattle.

GrubHub.com has been featured on NPR, FoxBusiness.com, WGN News and in numerous publications including Forbes.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, TechCrunch, CNET, Mashable.com and Daily Candy. Headquartered in Chicago, the company was named among Brill Street’s “2009 Top 50 Employers for Generation Y Chicago.”

San Diego Launch

PR Newswire March 3, 2010 — As American consumers continue to forego expensive nights dining out, GrubHub.com (http://www.grubhub.com), the only service that shows people all the local restaurants that deliver and allows them to order directly online or by phone, announced their beta launch in San Diego, CA today.

The online service shows menus for more than 300 San Diego area delivery restaurants and is absolutely free to use. Budget-conscious diners can use the site to discover new restaurants, find unique coupon offers and compare menu prices. GrubHub.com also operates in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and L.A..

“San Diego has such a diverse restaurant scene, so ordering delivery doesn’t have to mean just pizza and burgers when you’re looking to cut back on your budget,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub.com co-founder and CEO. “San Diego diners can choose from an eclectic mix of local restaurants on our site like Beach City Market or Gourmet India.”

During these challenging economic times, GrubHub.com is also helping independent restaurant owners increase their business and attract more new customers.

As the recession drags on, fewer consumers are dining out. According to research consultancy Technomic, fine dining restaurants nationwide could see their sales fall 15 percent this year, with a 2.5 percent drop in the broader restaurant industry.

“GrubHub.com’s online service provides an easy and efficient way for people to order from their neighborhood restaurants, and it drives profits directly to those businesses,” said Maloney. “Restaurants working with us get an average of 20 percent more delivery orders through our site.”

The Chicago-based company is experiencing rapid growth in all of their markets and is on track to send over $70 million in food sales to their restaurants this year.

“We recognize these are challenging times for restaurant operators,” said Maloney. “By making it easier for people to discover new restaurants and order online, GrubHub.com will help San Diego restaurants get more business.”

About GrubHub.com
GrubHub.com is an industry leader in the online restaurant delivery space. Founded in 2004, the venture-backed company has grown rapidly, and works with over 3,000 restaurants for online ordering. GrubHub.com shows menus from over 11,000 restaurants in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and San Diego.

GrubHub.com has been featured on NPR, Fox Morning News, WGN News and in numerous publications including Forbes.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, TechCrunch, CNET, Mashable.com and Daily Candy. Headquartered in Chicago, the company was named among Brill Street’s “2009 Top 50 Employers for Generation Y Chicago.”

GrubHub.com Launches in L.A.

PR Newswire, Sept. 28, 2009—GrubHub.com (http://www.grubhub.com), the only service that shows all the restaurants that deliver and allows users to order directly online or by phone, announced today their beta launch in Los Angeles. GrubHub.com currently operates in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and now L.A..

GrubHub.com is a free service that gives access to over 10,000 menus and enables over 2,000 restaurants to provide online ordering.

As the recession drags on, fewer consumers are dining out. According to Chicago-based research consultancy Technomic, nationally, fine dining restaurants could see their sales fall 15 percent this year, with a 2.5-percent drop in the broader restaurant industry. But cutting costs doesn’t mean diners have to sacrifice a nice meal. There are over 1,200 delivery restaurants in Los Angeles, and GrubHub.com connects hungry patrons to all their delivery options.

“L.A. has such a diverse restaurant scene, so ordering out doesn’t have to mean just pizza and burgers,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub.com co-founder and CEO.

GrubHub.com offers online ordering to unique restaurants like Truly Vegan on Hollywood Blvd., whose menu consists of entrees that are 100 percent vegan.

GrubHub.com processed $20 million in delivery orders last year and in the first half of this year the service has seen a 60 percent increase in food orders in their existing markets compared to last year.

“We’re probably going to triple our orders this year,” Maloney said. “It’s an incredible growth trajectory in the midst of a real economic recession. We also recognize this is a challenging environment for restaurant operators and we know our services will drive more business to them.”

GrubHub.com is making delivery better by connecting users to more restaurant options and helping them discover hidden neighborhood gems.

About GrubHub.com
GrubHub.com was founded in 2004 by Chicago-based software engineers Matt Maloney and Mike Evans.

Frustrated by the lack of delivery information available on the Internet, they created the online service to organize delivery information. Visitors to the site type in their address on GrubHub.com, and the page will display every restaurant that delivers to them, with the restaurants’ menus, hours for delivery, available coupons and reviews.

For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and L.A. visit GrubHub.com.

GrubHub.com Launches in D.C.

Washington, D.C. — Constantly ordering the same delivery gets both boring and awkward, because how weird is it that just this past Monday, you also didn’t have any ones to tip with? See all your options, with GrubHub.

Already exploded in a few select cities, Grub’s just-launched DC site contains a menu database for 600+ delivery-friendly restaurants; the on-the-ground team’s so thorough, they’ve even scanned in just-opened spots’ menus with hand-drawn price corrections still on them — you can almost see the proprietors waking up to the marketplace realities, while remaining oblivious to Whiteout.

Just enter your address, and Grub’ll return all spots within your gluttonous geographical reach, a list that can be winnowed by criteria like “have coupons”, “accept credit cards”, and, to prevent tear-inducing teases, “are delivering now”.

Most of the restos will take orders directly through Grub, who’ll also let you make custom requests on particular menu items (“extra wasabi”, “extra waaaaaaaasabi”, etc); while registration isn’t required, those that create a free profile can take advantage of a virtual menu drawer to store favorites, receive Grub recommendations, and review past orders — perhaps the only evidence that last night at 3am, things got Panormous.

To celebrate their arrival in the DC, Grub’s offering new users $10 off their first order, savings that’ll make it even sweeter when you find a horde of new delivery guys to stiff. Get $10 off your first order at http://www.grubhub.com/dcsneakpeek.

GrubHub.com Makes Ordering Delivery Easier for Hungry Diners in D.C.

Washington, D.C. — GrubHub.com, the only service that shows all the restaurants that deliver and allows users to order directly online, announced today their beta launch in Washington, D.C. GrubHub.com currently operates in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, and now the Washington, D.C./Arlington, VA area. GrubHub.com is a free service that gives access to over 8,000 menus and works with over 2,000 restaurants to provide online and phone ordering.

Who delivers to your home or office? GrubHub.com answers this question for you. Users type in their address on GrubHub.com, and the page displays every restaurant that delivers to that location, with the restaurants’ menus, hours for delivery, available coupons, and reviews.

Despite the slumping economy over the past few years, the Chicago-based startup has experienced steady growth year over year, grossing over $20 million in food sales in 2008. With a wide selection of cuisines from over 8,000 of these cities’ most popular restaurants, interactive menus, and top notch customer service, GrubHub.com has become an industry leader in the online delivery space.

GrubHub.com’s online service is also helping drive more profits directly to restaurants that are working with the company.

“Restaurants are great at making food, but many small mom-and-pop restaurant owners lack the resources to promote themselves on the Web,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub.com co-founder and CEO. “That’s where we come in.”

Steven Brecher, owner of Washington-based City Bites restaurant, said partnering with GrubHub.com is a win-win situation for his business.

“GrubHub.com has virtually perfected the online ordering model for the restaurant industry,” said Brecher. “I anticipate healthy growth for the delivery and catering aspects of my business this year from our partnership.”

All first-time GrubHub.com users can get $10 off their first online order if they go to: GrubHub.com/dcsneakpeek.

About GrubHub.com

GrubHub.com was founded in 2004 by Chicago-based software engineers Matt Maloney and Mike Evans. Frustrated by the lack of delivery information available on the Internet or in the Yellow Pages, they created the online service to organize delivery information.

For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. visit GrubHub.com.

GrubHub.com secures $2 million in Series B funding

Company plans to build the largest online network of restaurants that offer off premises dining options and create innovative products to improve delivery service

GrubHub.com, a leading online service for ordering restaurant takeout and delivery meals, announced today that it has secured a Series B round of financing for $2 million. The deal was co-led by Origin Ventures and Leo Capital, with earlier investor Amicus Capital participating.

The Series B funding will enable the company to build the largest online network of restaurants that deliver; and create new innovative products to enhance user experience and improve the quality of delivery service. GrubHub.com is currently operating in Chicago, IL., New York City, NY, San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and recently launched in Philadelphia, PA.

 “Over the last year, GrubHub.com has successfully accelerated its sales growth in the top metro delivery markets.” said Randy Rissman, Leo Capital managing partner. “This investment will allow GrubHub.com to continue to build the technology and business team required to expand its customer reach geographically and product wise.”

GrubHub.com, which first launched in Chicago in 2004, secured Series A funding in 2007 through Amicus Capital, Origin Ventures and several angel investors, allowing the company to rapidly expand into the top three delivery markets – New York City, San Francisco and Boston.  The company has quickly outpaced its initial goals. Last year, GrubHub.com placed over $20 million in restaurant delivery orders and is currently partnered with over half of the delivery restaurants in all its existing markets.

“We’ve seen healthy growth over the last year even though the economy has been steadily going in the opposite direction,” said Matt Maloney, GrubHub.com co-founder and CEO. “With funding dollars drying up in the current economic climate, this recent round of financing is a show of confidence from the investment community. We plan to continue GrubHub.com’s rapid geographic expansion and launching innovative tools to make off premises dining easier and faster over the next year.”

GrubHub.com has been a pioneer in online ordering, developing the first automated phone confirmation system for online restaurant delivery orders and the first iPhone application for ordering food. The company was also at the forefront of organizing and listing all restaurant delivery information in each market it services. With the new funding, GrubHub.com will continue to enhance its product development and technology with additional smart phone applications and new interactive consumer-facing content on the site.

GrubHub.com is currently looking to add rock star employees to its growing team. For more information, please visit www.grubhub.com/careers/.

About GrubHub.com

GrubHub.com came into existence in 2004. Matt Maloney and Mike Evans, two Chicago software developers, frustrated by the lack of restaurant delivery and takeout information available on the Internet, built a comprehensive Web site for users to find out who delivered to their exact addresses.

For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, New York and Philadelphia, visit http://www.grubhub.com.

About Leo Capital 

Leo Capital Holdings, LLC is a privately funded venture investor based in Northbrook, IL., making investments in early stage consumer-oriented companies. The firm works with companies that target large markets and makes investments across the United States.

About Origin Ventures

Origin Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Northbrook, IL., investing in early-stage companies. The firm invests capital and leverages its principal’s entrepreneurial, marketing and management expertise to help facilitate the growth of early-stage companies.

About Amicus Capital

Amicus Capital is a seed stage information technology investment fund, based in San Francisco, CA. The firm invests in entrepreneurs who are developing innovative information technology solutions to problems that affect large numbers of businesses or consumers.

GrubHub.com Launches in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PAGrubHub.com, a leading online service for ordering restaurant takeout and delivery meals, announced today the launch of their Web site in Philadelphia. GrubHub.com is currently operating in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, and now in Philadelphia. A wide selection of cuisines from over 1,500 of these cities’ most popular restaurants, combined with interactive menus and top notch customer service, have all contributed to GrubHub.com’s rapid growth over the past four years.

“The recession has thus far done little to hamper our momentum,” said Matt Maloney, founder and CEO of GrubHub.com “With an increasing number of cost-conscious consumers opting to stay at home and get their food delivered rather than eating out, we thought this was an opportune time to expand our business into Philadelphia.” GrubHub.com is one of the few consumer-facing companies to be reporting solid increases in sales last year.

“GrubHub.com’s online service provides an easy and efficient way for people to order from their neighborhood restaurants, and it drives profits directly to those restaurants,” said Stephen Starr, famed Philadelphia, New York and Atlantic City restaurateur. “Working with GrubHub.com will allow us to expand our opportunities for growth.”

Who delivers or offers carryout service? GrubHub.com answers this question with a simple search. When users type in their address on GrubHub.com, the site displays every menu for every restaurant that delivers to that location, with the appropriate hours for delivery, any available coupons, reviews and star ratings.

Using GrubHub.com is free and orders may be placed over the phone or through GrubHub.com’s online ordering system at no charge. When you open an account with GrubHub.com, you can even keep a virtual menu drawer with Past Orders, Favorite Menus, My Reviews, and Account Info. Even better, you are able to order the food you want through the Web site and leave notes to the delivery driver about how to access your building.

“The economic landscape has changed dramatically over the past year, and restaurants who want to survive this tough market need to look for more innovative ways to compete,” said acclaimed Philadelphia chef and restaurateur Susanna Foo. “We feel partnering with GrubHub.com will help increase our delivery business.”

About GrubHub.com
GrubHub.com came into existence in 2004. Matt Maloney and Mike Evans, two Chicago software developers, frustrated by the lack of restaurant delivery and takeout information available on the Internet, built a comprehensive Web site for users to find out who delivered to their exact addresses.

For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, New York and Philadelphia, visit http://www.grubhub.com.

Order Delivery on the Go from the iPhone with GrubHub.com

GrubHub.com launches iPhone web application today to make online ordering for delivery available outside of the reach of a computer. Whether on the way home from work or out at the bar, fresh food is now only a couple of clicks away with GrubHub.com on the iPhone.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) 7.24.2008 Ordering food delivery on the go has never been easier with GrubHub.com’s iPhone web application. GrubHub.com, the online takeout and delivery restaurant guide for Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Manhattan, launched its iPhone friendly version today, allowing users to order food without having to be in front of the computer. From checking the weather to mapping out locations, iPhone users can now add ordering takeout and delivery to the list of cool functions on their high-tech device. Users type in the address or zip code of where they are or where they are going and receive a list of restaurants that deliver directly to that location.

The GrubHub.com iPhone Web application displays all of the information normally found on GrubHub.com in a format easily viewable on the iPhone. Users can find restaurants by type of cuisine, view star ratings and read reviews of the restaurants placed by other GrubHub users. The iPhone version of GrubHub offers users the ability to call the restaurant directly from the iPhone or use the site’s online ordering system, which provides the restaurant’s full menu.

“We’re trying to help users avoid long wait times at home by providing them a way to order easily on their way home so that the food arrives right after they do,” said CEO and co-founder Matt Maloney. “Whether you’re at a friend’s place or out at the bar, great food is just a touch away. The iPhone Web application makes ordering food anywhere that much easier.”

About GrubHub.com GrubHub.com came into existence in 2004. Matt Maloney and Mike Evans, two Chicago software developers frustrated by the lack of restaurant delivery and takeout information available on the Internet, built a comprehensive Web site for users to find out who delivered to their exact addresses. When users type in their address on GrubHub.com, the site displays all of the restaurants that deliver to that location, with the appropriate hours for delivery, full menus, available coupons, reviews and star ratings. Users can order for free by phone or online with participating restaurants using GrubHub?s online ordering system. For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, or Manhattan, visit http://www.grubhub.com/.

GrubHub.com Partners with DiningIn for More Extensive Restaurant Selection and Half Off Delivery Fees

GrubHub.com, the most comprehensive delivery Web site, partners with restaurant delivery service DiningIn to add over 200 additional restaurants available for delivery in the Chicago and Boston area. DiningIn will also offer 50% off delivery fees on any online order exclusively for GrubHub.com users.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 12, 2008 — GrubHub.com announced a partnership today with restaurant delivery service DiningIn to add over 200 Chicago and Boston area restaurants to its Web Site. The partnership will offer GrubHub users more delivery choices. Dining In is an extension for the hospitality industry, providing a delivery service for restaurants that do not currently deliver. As an exclusive offer to GrubHub.com, Dining In is also offering 50% off its delivery fees when users order online through GrubHub.com.

DiningIn’s restaurant partners include popular restaurants like Jae’s Cafe, Portillo’s, Maggiano’s, Kennedy’s Midtown Grill, Rosebud and Weber Grill. The partnership allows GrubHub users to order from these restaurants and others at a reduced price. Users can view menus and available coupons, read reviews, and order for free by phone or on the Web site using GrubHub’s online ordering system. DiningIn’s large selection of restaurants adds to GrubHub’s diverse list of delivery choices, now over 7,000 in Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and New York City.

“Our mission has always been to provide our users with information on the delivery options available in their area. Partnering with DiningIn now allows us to cover not only the restaurants that deliver themselves, but also those that use DiningIn for their delivery services. The fact that we can pass on a discount in the process makes this even more exciting for us,” said GrubHub.com CEO Matt Maloney.

“The partnership between Dining In and GrubHub.com is an exciting opportunity for both companies to combine strengths. We’re really looking forward to adding significant value to our shared community of customers,” said Lindsey Webster, Marketing Director for DiningIn.

About GrubHub.com GrubHub.com came into existence in 2004. Matt Maloney and Mike Evans, two Chicago software developers frustrated by the lack of restaurant delivery and takeout information available on the Internet, built a comprehensive Web site for users to find out who delivered to their exact addresses. When users type in their address on GrubHub.com, the site displays all of the restaurants that deliver to that location, with the appropriate hours for delivery, full menus, available coupons, reviews and star ratings. Users can order for free by phone or online with participating restaurants using GrubHub’s online ordering system. For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, or Manhattan, visit http://www.grubhub.com/.

About Dining In Dining In is a sales and distribution organization engaged with the nation’s leading restaurants. Current owner, Michael Hackel began the company in 1987 on the belief that everyone should be able to enjoy their favorite restaurant foods from the comfort of their home or office. Originally started in Boston, Dining In is now the country’s largest service serving Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Philadelphia.

GrubHub.com and Sittercity.com Partner to Simplify Parents’ Night Out

CHICAGO, March 4 /PRNewswire/ — GrubHub.com and Sittercity.com are partnering to make it easier for parents to enjoy an evening out. The leading restaurant delivery guide and ordering service and the leading online caregiving resource will work together to ensure that parents feel confident that their children will get a nutritious and delicious dinner, even on evenings when they’re home with a babysitter.

Beginning today, GrubHub.com and Sittercity.com will cross-promote each other’s services to their respective members. The Sittercity website will enable parents who’ve just booked a babysitter to easily click over to GrubHub to order a meal for the sitters and the kids, giving parents more time to focus on their evening out instead of whipping up dinner before running out the door. In addition, GrubHub.com will encourage their members who are parents to order in for the kids — even on evenings when they may be going out.

“For many parents, an evening out away from the kids is a rare event,” Genevieve Thiers, founder and CEO of Sittercity. “By partnering with GrubHub we are making it easy for parents to quickly and easily take care of dinner for the kids, so they can focus on enjoying their kid-free date night. Using GrubHub.com is a free and easy way for parents to make sure the kids get a delicious and nutritious meal, even when they can’t be home to cook.”

“Too often, hiring a babysitter means whipping up a box of mac and cheese before rushing out the door,” said Matt Maloney, CEO of GrubHub.com. “This partnership brings families many more options. Some parents might decide to start a new tradition of treating the kids to a pizza on evenings when the sitter comes over, or others might want to change it up each time or focus on healthier alternatives. Whatever cuisine they choose, GrubHub and Sittercity will make sure parents have a free and easy way to check dinner for the kids off of their long to-do lists.”

About GrubHub.com

Who Delivers? GrubHub.com answers this question with a unique restaurant delivery search. Users simply enter their location through an intuitive online interface and GrubHub.com displays all of the menus, coupons, and delivery information for every restaurant that delivers to that address. Using GrubHub.com is free and orders may be placed over the phone or through GrubHub’s online ordering system at no charge. GrubHub.com purchases carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions for every food delivery placed through the website. Ordering through GrubHub is the only way to ensure your food delivery order will not contribute to climate change. For more information or to discover who delivers anywhere in Chicago, Boston or San Francisco, visit http://www.grubhub.com.

About Sittercity.com

Sittercity.com(R), the inventor of online caregiving, is America’s most trustworthy source for childcare and petcare, dedicated to making the process of finding a caregiver fast, easy, safe and fun. With access to hundreds of thousands of sitters nationwide, parents of children or pets can find a wealth of qualified caregivers in their area by using Sittercity’s four-step screening process, which includes references, parent-to-parent feedback, personal interviews and free access to background checks. Registration for sitters is free, and parents pay as little as $8 per month for a membership, which gives them unlimited ability to post jobs, and search, contact and hire sitters in their areas. A true pioneer in its field, Sittercity.com has been featured by hundreds of media outlets; from the Today Show to the Big Idea with Donny Deutsch to the Wall Street Journal. Sittercity won first place in the 2007 UPS Small Business “Out of the Box” contest as well as a 2007 International Davey Award. Sittercity also won the U.S. Small Business Administration Champion Award in 2006 from President Bush, received a Webby Worthy Award in 2005 and won the 2005 Women’s Business Development Center Rising Star Award. For more information, visit the company Web site at http://www.sittercity.com.