ABERDEEN, S.D., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —My Place Hotels of Americais partnering withGrubhub, a leading online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform, to upgrade guests’ dining experience at its hotels. Guests of My Place Hotels can order from Grubhub’s network, which includes more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience stores, for delivery directly to the hotel, with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. The partnership is available at all participating My Place Hotels across the U.S.
Through the partnership, My Place guests can order on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes around each property, directing them to the Grubhub Marketplace. The hotel location and courier drop-off instructions automatically populate at checkout for maximum ease of use. Guests who affiliate with their hotel will receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides customers access to unlimited $0 delivery on orders of $12+. This benefit is aimed at further elevating the guest experience.
“One of the highlights of travel is savoring the local cuisine and exploring new flavors, and now My Place guests will have the chance to enjoy those options from the comfort of their hotel room without having to pay delivery fees,” said Matt Campbell, COO of My Place Hotels of America. “As the hospitality industry continues to find ways to add customer-focused services and stay on top of what’s most important, convenience is key.”
“When you’re on the road away from home, the last thing you want to deal with is finding great restaurant options in a new place,” said Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of Onsite Hospitality at Grubhub. “With this integration, we’re making it easier than ever for hotel guests to get a meal, snacks or convenience items delivered right to their hotel.”
Consistent with this emphasis on convenience, My Place has always been ahead of the curve, featuring rooms with fully equipped kitchens. This longstanding amenity caters to the needs of guests, offering them the ease of storing and reheating leftovers, and thus enriching their stay.
About My Place Hotels of America, LLC
My Place Hotels of America, LLC (“My Place Hotels”) is a hotel franchisor focusing on franchising clean and comfortable hotels with modern rooms, amenities, and excellent customer service, all at an affordable price. The company is based in Aberdeen, SD, and offers two hotel brand options to potential and current franchisees. There are 70 My Place Hotels open across 29 states with over 120 hotels in the pipeline. For more information on franchising with My Place or to book your next stay, please visit myplacehotels.com/franchising or contact Terry Kline at (605) 725-5685.
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, in2023‘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.
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.
The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub are pleased to announce $750,000 in grants have been distributed to 117 restaurants across the nation. A portion of grant funds were dedicated to supporting new businesses around the nation as well as restaurants in Chicago and New York City. The program will award $135,000 to Chicago-area restaurants and $125,000 to New York City restaurants. An additional $290,000 will be distributed in other cities across the country to new businesses open for three years or less.
Small business restaurants play an essential role in the social tapestry of local communities by offering unique culinary experiences, fostering connections, and contributing to the economic vitality of our cities and towns. The Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub recognize the challenges faced by these establishments and remain dedicated to supporting their journey towards renewal and success. To date, the program has provided almost $17M in grants to restaurants across the nation.
The 117 restaurants selected to receive grants from the Restaurant Strong Fund will be provided with much-needed resources for their small business. These funds will assist in updating technology, updating equipment, marketing and public relations services, staff training programs, staff incentivized wages, maintenance/updating of current infrastructure, and construction or addition of outdoor seating. These restaurants all are small businesses, having only a single location, and are currently operating in the United States.
The 117 small business restaurants receiving grants from the Restaurant Strong Fund are:
$10,000 Grant Recipients
Amarit Thai and Sushi Chicago, IL
Aroy Thai Restaurant Chicago, IL
Arslans Gyros San Diego, CA
Bourbon’s Kitchen and Cocktails Framingham, MA
Blue Adobe Grille Mesa, AZ
China Chef Bistro Phoenix, AZ
Classics flowers and Confections Cypress, CA
Eighty Eight Eggs Chicago, IL
Enso Sushi & Bar Chicago, IL
Fat Doughnut Brooklyn, NY
Figure Eight New York, NY
FishScale Washington DC
Granny’s Country Café Visalia, CA
Gruit by Abe’s Brooklyn, NY
Harvest Café Staten Island, NY
It’s All Good: Southern Kitchen Burlington, NC
Kickin’ Hot Chicken Chino, CA
Kokonut Grill Richmond, VA
Krackin Cajun Seafood House Joplin, MO
Little Crepe Café Cambridge, MA
Lobster Joint Brooklyn, NY
Milktopia San Francisco, CA
Okonomi Asian Grill Fairfax, VA
Parlor Kitchen Orlando, FL
Pharaohs Mediterranean Sandwiches San Francisco, CA
Red Pig Asian Kitchen Chicago, IL
Sage Alley Brewery & Grille Coopersburg, PA
Sweet Pit BBQ & Seafood Hampton, GA
Sweetly, Shealy Camilla, GA
Tango Mango Inc Newton, MA
Thai Café Downers Grove, IL
The Grove Beverage Café Petoskey, MI
Warren HQ Philadelphia, PA
$5,000 Grant Recipients
1308 Chicago Chicago, ILK
Amir’s Falafel Studio City, CA
Antonio’s Deli 2 LLC Philadelphia, PA
Baba’s Original New York System Providence, RI
Bailey Seafood Buffalo, NY
Bella LuLus Corp Jamaica, NY
Bellancino’s Pizza & Grinders Findlay, OH
Blue Fez Inc Salem, MA
Bo’s Schnitzelbunker Village of Pewaukee, WI
Brauhaus Schmitz Philadelphia, PA
BuenoMalo Andover, MA
C’s Waffles Titusville, FL
Café Gigu East Boston, MA
Caribbean Soul Kitchen Los Angeles, CA
Channel Islands Juice Company Ventura, CA
Charlies Creole Kitchen Dallas, TX
CheSa’s Bistro & Bar Chicago, IL
Dao Thai Restaurant Chicago, IL
Domy Pizza Bronx, NY
Echigo Home Cook San Francisco, CA
El Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant New York, NY
Feng Cha Las Vegas, NV
Fryers Roadside Silver Spring, MD
Georgia Soulfood Chicago, IL
Greenwich Pita and Grill Mason, OH
Hue Chicago Chicago, IL
Ivy Kitchen Detroit, MI
Johnny’s Taphouse and Grill Tarpon Springs, FL
Juicy Tails Fayetteville, AR
KOY Boston, MA
Kusanya Café Chicago, IL
La Guadalupe Restaurant Corp New York, NY
Lan Hand-Pulled Noodles Seattle, WA
Le Sud Chicago, IL
Lindsey’s Hospitality House and BBQ North Little Rock, AR
Loyola Pizza Los Angeles, CA
Luna Pizza Longwood, FL
Mad Bulldogs Hot Chicken Los Angeles, CA
Marbabellos Pizza Philadelphia, PA
Marcela Cocina Mexicana Brooklyn, NY
Margon Restaurant New York, NY
Master Shin Korean Plate San Jose, CA
Mexicali Sushi Bar East Boston, MA
Mr Chi Boba & Tea Las Vegas, NV
New Berlin Brewing Company North Canton, OH
Nkasso Food Allentown, PA
Izakaya Noname Long Island City, NY
Nu Crepes Elmhurst, IL
Oscar’s Kitchen Corp Bronx, NY
Paleo Treats Inc San Diego, CA
Pate Palo Bar and Grill New York, NY
Pega Grill Miami, FL
Pho Hana Diamond Bar, CA
Pippilocca/Il Passatore Asotria, NY
Pizzeria Rustico Boston, MA
Poke Bowl Tropical Atlantic City, NJ
Pub 6T5 New Bedford, MA
Queeni Kabobs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Real Thai Cuisine Cranberry Twp, PA
Ristorante Ideale San Francisco, CA
Royal Thai Chicago, IL
Seven Bar and Restaurant Chicago, IL
Shawarma Grill Portland, OR
Shawarma Shack Chesapeake, VA
Southern Belle Atlanta, GA
Spring Asian Cuisine Spring TX
Star of Siam Chicago, IL
Straycat Kitchen Pasadena, CA
Sugar Wood New York, NY
Sushi Coast Webster, TX
SUteiShi Japanese Restaurant New York, NY
Tandy’s Pub & Grille Concord, NH
Tealicious Lincoln Park Chicago, IL
The Black Whale Bronx, NY
The Cupcake Parlor Clarksboro, NJ
The Jersey Spot Pizza and Pasta Kissimmee, FL
The Soul Spot Restaurant Brooklyn, NY
Tiparos Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar Chicago, IL
Urban Vegan Chicago, IL
UThai Rego Park, NY
Vinateria New York, NY
What’s the Dill Detroit, MI
Winnie’s Manayunk Philadelphia, PA
Zhivago Restaurant Skokie, IL
For more information about The Restaurant Strong Fund and its commitment to supporting the restaurant industry, please visit www.restaurantstrong.org
About The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund
The Greg Hill Foundation responds to the immediate needs of families that have been touched by tragedy. Since its inception in 2010, the foundation has provided over $28 million in grants to families and individuals in need. The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund was established in March of 2020. The fund was created to help aid the Hospitality Industry as restaurants closed and employees were left out of work due to Covid-19. The Restaurant Strong Fund provides various grant opportunities available to Restaurant Employees and Restaurant Owners.
About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million 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+ 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.
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.
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.
The E-Bike Lifecycle safety program will provide NYC delivery workers access to more than a thousand safety certified JOCO e-bikes, support FDNY Foundation educational campaign
Grubhub announced today several new initiatives aimed at creating a safer, more sustainable environment for delivery workers that utilize e-bikes in New York City, including a pilot program with JOCO, a leading delivery e-bike rental platform founded in New York City in 2021. The JOCO partnership will provide at least 500 delivery partners free access to more than a thousand safety certified e-bikes, as well as more than 55 JOCO hubs for continuous safe e-bike storage, battery exchange and distribution of delivery rider gear.
JOCO delivery biker
Grubhub is also working collaboratively with City leaders, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), and industry partners to advance the safety of the entire e-bike lifecycle. Key initiatives include a $100,000 grant from the Grubhub Community Fund to the FDNY Foundation, an organization working to spread awareness and education about safe practices for using lithium-ion batteries.
“Delivery workers are essential to thousands of communities and businesses, including Grubhub’s, and helping to ensure their safety – and the safety of all New Yorkers – is a top priority,” said Amy Perlik Healy, vice president of government relations at Grubhub. “These new partnerships are an expansion of our ongoing work to address safe use of e-bikes and handling of batteries by delivery partners, and we will explore any reasonable means to prevent tragic fires from occurring in the future.”
Beginning mid-June 2023, select Grubhub delivery partners will receive JOCO credits they may use for partial day, daily or weekly e-bike rentals. The initial program will allow Grubhub and JOCO to gather learnings that will inform the companies’ long-term approach to creating a safer e-bike ecosystem for delivery workers. Grubhub will also sponsor a JOCO rest stop hub for delivery workers, beginning in June.
“Our cutting-edge platform provides gig workers and businesses with instant access to certified e-bikes without any initial investment,” said Jonathan Cohen, JOCO co-founder. “We’re delighted to partner with Grubhub in extending our services to a wider delivery community while ensuring secure charging facilities. As we celebrate Earth Week, we’re thrilled to stay committed to our mission of reducing the number of cars and trucks on the road for last-mile delivery.”
JOCO utilizes proprietary, fireproof battery charging cabinets that have been tested at a nationally recognized testing laboratory, each with its own fire safety extinguisher. JOCO’s batteries are certified to IEC 62133 standard, one of the most important standards for exporting lithium-Ion batteries into global markets.
JOCO delivery biker
“We know that micro-mobility devices are here to stay, and the FDNY is constantly exploring best practices for how to use them safely,” said FDNY Foundation Executive Director Jean O’Shea. “We are grateful for the support of industry partners like Grubhub for helping us spread the important messages of safety and prevention surrounding lithium-ion batteries.”
As Grubhub’s E-Bike Lifecycle safety program continues to evolve, the company is in active discussions with partners to establish a battery recycling program to take-in non-certified devices.
Grubhub is eager to continue working with NYC leaders, FDNY, and industry partners to address this issue by spreading public awareness and directly communicating with delivery partners about safe e-bike use, while preserving access for the delivery workers who rely on them and tackling the clear need for better charging infrastructure. Learn more about Gruhbub’s current and future driver safety initiatives 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 JOCO JOCO is the first end-to-end platform that enables gig workers and companies to seamlessly use light electric vehicles (LEVs) for last mile delivery. JOCO’s high tech platform and LEV infrastructure network removes all the hassle of owning, storing, charging and maintaining a bike. JOCO has a strong social mission, having already helped thousands of couriers and companies complete millions of deliveries without any upfront investment. With carbon emissions and congestion at an all time high, JOCO is on a pursuit to bring cleaner air to the world and remove cars and trucks off the streets for last mile delivery. JOCO is currently operating in NYC, Chicago and Miami. JOCO was Co-Founded by Jonathan Cohen and Jonathan A. Cohen (no relation).
About FDNY Foundation The FDNY Foundation is the official not-for-profit organization of the Fire Department, established in 1981 to promote Fire Safety and to fund professional development, training, and education programs. FDNY Foundation supports FDNY in protecting lives and property of those who work, live and visit New York City through its various programs that provide new equipment, training and support for all FDNY members.
Starting today, Manhattan diners can pre-order the Maisel Tov Martini, a first-of-its-kind delivery experience exclusively on Grubhub
Chicago, IL April 11, 2023 – Mazel Tov, or should we say Maisel Tov! Grubhub is giving fans of the award-winning Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel a taste of Midge’s two favorite things, Jewish deli fare and a stiff drink, with the exclusive Maisel Tov Martini. Fans who live in Manhattan can raise a glass to Midge just in time for the premiere of the series finale on April 14 by pre-ordering now on Grubhub using code MaiselTov at checkout from the Marvelous Café, a virtual Grubhub restaurant concept created for the special occasion.
The Maisel Tov Martini will be available only on Grubhub to Manhattan diners in celebration of the season 5 premiere of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Maisel Tov Martini is crafted by renowned NYC mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer. In this unique, savory take on the classic gin martini, diners can anticipate hints of caraway in the vermouth that ties in the rye bread and a perfectly seasoned olive with the savory spices of the rub. The cocktail comes with a special oil that uses the ingredients found in the brine and rub of pastrami, which is shaken thoroughly into the martini to create a richness that tastes like biting into the pastrami, while keeping it vegetarian.
Orders of the Maisel Tov Martini include everything fans need to enjoy the cocktail at home, including bottles of the specialty cocktail for two, garnishes, a cocktail shaker, two martini glasses and preparation instructions, with dazzling packaging inspired by Midge’s signature style. Along with the cocktail, diners can choose among three sandwich options – pastrami, corned beef, or turkey on rye, or a stuffed cabbage entrée from The Marvelous Café to pair with the beverage. Each kit also includes a pickle, a potato knish and a black and white cookie for a complete deli-inspired experience from the comfort of home.
The entire Maisel Tov Martini experience is available for delivery on April 14 and April 15 from 2:30 – 8pm ET only in Manhattan via Grubhub for $29.95. Diners can pick their preferred date and time, must be 21+ and have a valid photo I.D. upon delivery. With only 1,000 kits available, orders are limited to 1 kit per customer. Available delivery time slots will close as orders fill up. Full terms and conditions can be found here.
“The Maisel Tov Martini experience is just one of the ways we are excited to expand our yearlong Grubhub collaboration,” said Jennifer Verdick, head of partnerships and consumer events for Prime Video. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has a history of incredible alignments, and we feel that Grubhub and Prime Video are a perfect pairing to bring this exclusive offering to life.”
The Maisel Tov Martini experience is part of Prime Video and Grubhub’s ongoing “Tune In & Takeout” series, which helps people figure out what to watch and what to eat through unique food pairings and promos that connect to their favorite shows and movies on Prime Video. Grubhub has delivered exclusive experiences with the premieres of Harlem and Shotgun Wedding, and diners can expect to see even more unexpected collaborations throughout the year with upcoming releases like Citadel.
“We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with Amazon Prime and Prime Video with our latest Tune In & Takeout series activation, bringing Grubhub and Prime members even more value and unexpected surprises, like the delicious pastrami-inspired martini,” said Marnie Boyer, vice president of marketing at Grubhub. “Since July, millions of Prime members have signed-up for the free, one-year Grubhub+ membership trial, which is a testament to what people are looking for today – convenience, savings and exclusive experiences.”
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is just one of the many award-winning series available with Prime membership. Prime members in the U.S. enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in one single membership, and members in the U.S. can still sign-up for a one-year Grubhub+ trial membership for free by visiting amazon.com/grubhub. In addition to $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, Grubhub+ members get access to member-only perks and rewards from thousands of participating restaurants across the country, additional fees apply.
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 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, from renowned creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Daniel Palladino, is written and directed by Sherman-Palladino and Palladino, and stars Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan, four-time Emmy winner Tony Shalhoub, three-time Emmy winner Alex Borstein, Emmy nominee Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Screen Actors Guild Award winner Reid Scott, Alfie Fuller, and Jason Ralph.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has won 20 Emmy awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series; three Golden Globes, including Best TV Series – Comedy; six Critics Choice Awards, including Best Comedy Series; two Producers Guild of America Awards; a Writers Guild of America Award; and a Peabody Award.
About Prime Video
Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of movies, series, and sports—all available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices.
Included with Prime Video: Watch movies, series, and sports, including Thursday Night Football. Enjoy series and films including Emmy winners The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, Emmy-nominated satirical superhero drama The Boys, and the smash hits The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Shotgun Wedding, Samaritan, Thirteen Lives, The Tender Bar, Being the Ricardos, The Tomorrow War, Reacher, and Coming 2 America. Prime members also get access to licensed content.
Prime Video Channels: Prime members can add channels like discovery+, Paramount+, BET+, MGM+, Noggin, NBA League Pass, MLB.TV, STARZ, and SHOWTIME—no extra apps to download, and no cable required. Only pay for the ones you want, and cancel anytime. View the full list of channels available at amazon.com/channels.
Rent or Buy: Enjoy new-release movies to rent or buy, entire seasons of current TV shows available to buy, and special deals just for Prime members.
Instant access: Watch at home or on the go with your choice of hundreds of compatible devices. Stream from the web or using the Prime Video app on your smartphone, tablet, set-top box, game console, or select smart TV.
Enhanced experiences: Make the most of every viewing with 4K Ultra HD- and High Dynamic Range (HDR)-compatible content. Go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb. Save it for later with select mobile downloads for offline viewing.
Prime Video is just one of many shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits included with a Prime membership, along with fast, free shipping on millions of Prime-eligible items at Amazon.com, ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup, unlimited photo storage, exclusive deals and discounts, prescription savings, and access to ad-free music, books, and games. To sign-up or start a 30-day free trial of Prime, visit: amazon.com/prime.
This expansion builds on Grubhub’s larger community impact commitments to kick off the new year
CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2023 — On Tuesday, February 21st, Grubhub officially launched the expansion of its ‘Serving the City’ program to Chicago, the company’s hometown. The program kicked off with its first event at three senior centers in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, a historically under-resourced community on the city’s west side, in partnership with 24th Ward Alderwoman Monique Scott and local restaurants, Soulé and The Soulfood Lounge.
With the Serving the City initiative, Grubhub partners with local aldermen to purchase 500 hot, prepackaged, culturally appropriate meals directly from local restaurants for onsite meal distribution events at housing authorities, senior centers, veterans’ residences, and other community-based organizations. The program further allows Grubhub the opportunity to act on its commitment to support local restaurants and give back to communities that need it most.
“The impact of this project is important to me because it addresses the food insecurities we have with our seniors, and having the opportunity to feed them during a time when they possibly can’t do it for themselves. I’m so excited to let them taste delicious food from fine dining restaurants that exist within their community. Many of them are on a fixed income and might not take advantage of dining outside of their own kitchen,” said Alderwoman Monique Scott.
Soulé, one of the first sit-down restaurants in North Lawndale in decades, partners with Grubhub’s Serving the City program
Following this kickoff event, the program will continue to run throughout the year with the goal of partnering with restaurants and delivering meals to communities in need across Chicago’s 50 wards in partnership with local aldermen.
“I came from a family that inspired my love of cooking and taught me the importance of community. When I opened my restaurant, Soulé, I knew I wanted to make a difference through food. In partnering with Grubhub’s Serving the City, I’ve been able to give back and drive change in my community through what I love to do most,” said Bridgette Flaggs, owner of Soulé in North Lawndale. Soulé is one of the first sit-down restaurants that has opened in North Lawndale in the last decades – a neighborhood historically considered a food desert.
Last year, Serving the City launched in New York City to help address food insecurity and support local, independent restaurants. The program aims to address the lasting effects of the pandemic and the increased cost of food with inflation that has impacted communities and restaurants in cities nationwide. Since July 2022, this initiative has served more than 17,500 meals to food insecure families in partnership with 40 restaurants, with the goal of serving more than 25,000 meals to communities in New York City alone.
“It’s exciting for Grubhub to kick off our Serving the City program right here in Chicago. After the impactful year we had serving meals to communities in New York City, we knew we could make a real difference in our hometown and give back to the city we call home. We’re looking forward to expanding across Chicago to help as many people and restaurants as we can,” said Dave Tovar, Grubhub SVP of Communications and Government Relations.
According to Northwestern University economists, one in five households in the Chicago metro area experiences food insecurity, including one in four families with children. As Grubhub expands the program to address the needs of its home city, it’s continuing to prioritize alleviating food insecurity in communities in need. Beyond Chicago and New York City, Grubhub also plans to expand their program nationwide as part of a larger commitment to help close the hunger gap. Grubhub‘s other focus areas for the year ahead include supporting independent restaurants and creating opportunities for people in the hospitality industry.
Chicago Alderwoman Monique Scott partners with Grubhub’s Serving the City program
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com(LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million 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 320,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up with Grubhub For Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development
Washington, DC — America’s LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will once again find a vital lifeline this year stemming from the ongoing partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, and Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace.
Today the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opened applications for the NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, a program made possible by a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund. The grants are expected to range from $10,000 to $25,000 and funds can be used for things like updating security and security protocols, updating/purchasing new equipment, community involvement, marketing and PR services, updating digital/e-commerce presence, purchasing product, staff training programs, employee pay and/or staff incentivized wages, COVID-19 recovery, and maintenance/updating of current infrastructure.
“We often say at NGLCC that if you can buy it, an LGBTQ+-owned business can supply it,” said NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson. “That is especially true of the LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and establishments across America who kept our communities and first responders fed throughout the pandemic and have been so active in the recovery. We’re proud to again partner with Grubhub, with the support from the Grubhub Community Fund, in offering grants to support businesses throughout the nation this round with an even wider scope of opportunities for grant utilization to help them succeed.”
“NGLCC has been an incredible partner to Grubhub, and it was a no-brainer to renew this program which has supported so many LGBTQ+-owned businesses across the country,” said Dave Tovar, Grubhub’s senior vice president of Communications and Government Relations. “We’ve heard so many stories of how independent restaurants have used these grants to do amazing things for their business and in their communities, and I’m excited to see what new and exciting things come out of the next group of grant recipients.”
Once again, under the innovative grant program, the NGLCC has set a goal to allocate 30 percent of the funds to businesses owned by people of color and transgender and gender expansive (TGX) individuals. Between now and March 2023, NGLCC will roll the grant program out regionally, with applications for East Coast establishments launching on January 24, 2023 through February 14, 2023. Applications for the Central US will open in February 2023, and those for the West Coast will roll out in March 2023. Restaurants wishing to learn more about applying for grants should visit nglcc.org/ghgrant.
The NGLCC’s network of more than fifty Affiliate Chambers across America will once again help amplify this grant opportunity to support local restaurants. Those local chambers will again benefit from this initiative’s Affiliate Chamber Fund. In addition to supporting local efforts to share the grant opportunity, this fund has and will continue to enable any establishment that receives a grant that is not currently a member of an NGLCC local affiliate chamber to have one year of membership paid.
For more information on the Community Impact Grant Program regarding restaurant eligibility requirements, timelines, how to apply, and more, please visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.
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About NGLCC
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) suppliers.
www.nglcc.org @nglcc
About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food 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.
