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

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

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

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

Colleges with the Midnight Munchies

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

Colleges with Low Levels of Nighttime Nomming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOURCE GrubHub

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

Exotic Toppings Popular As Pizza Claims Most Patriotic Food

Hawaiian and Buffalo Chicken Among GrubHub List of Most Popular Pizzas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOURCE GrubHub

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

GrubHub Identifies Top Warm Weather Ordering Trends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GrubHub Identifies Cheapest Cuisines for Cash-Strapped Americans

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

GRUBHUB IDENTIFIES CHEAPEST CUISINES FOR CASH-STRAPPED AMERICANS

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

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

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

Budget-Friendly Fare:

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

Splurge-Worthy Plates:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About GrubHub

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

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