News Tag: Partnerships

Multi-Store Ordering Is Here: Customer Favorites, Delivered Together

Throughout our history, Grubhub has continually evolved to meet the needs of how people live and shop. Last year we unveiled improvements to the user experience on the Grubhub app to drive more personalization, provide more helpful recommendations, and offer new delivery methods. At the same time, we expanded our store selection with additional grocery and convenience brands.

Today, we’re building on these improvements to make Grubhub more than just a destination for meals. Our offerings now include even more everyday essentials—such as alcohol from 7-Eleven and local independent liquor stores in eligible markets, along with fresh flower delivery through FTD, our first national floral partner.

Now live just in time for summer: Multi-Store Ordering lets customers combine more of what they need in a single, easy order—like sushi and a six-pack, chips and chardonnay, or fresh flowers paired with a sandwich.

Multi-Store Ordering: A Streamlined Way to Deliver What Customers Need

At the center of this evolution is Multi-Store Ordering, a feature that allows Grubhub customers to combine items from two eligible stores into a single order nationwide and on Seamless in New York City. 

“Today’s customers aren’t just ordering dinner—they’re looking for smarter, more convenient ways to check multiple things off their list in a single tap,” said Emma Cai, Director of Product Management at Grubhub. “With Multi-Store Ordering, we’re creating a more unified shopping and delivery experience that reflects how people actually live—combining everything from sushi to snacks to birthday bouquets in one order.”

It all happens within one checkout flow, and only one delivery fee—without toggling between apps, placing multiple orders, or encountering redundant fees. It’s a more efficient way to address the growing demand for convenience across categories.

Raising the Bar: Alcohol Delivery Expands on Grubhub

Multi-Store Ordering is launching alongside an expanded selection of non-restaurant partners on Grubhub—including alcohol delivery from local liquor stores in select markets. We’re seeing growing demand for delivery options beyond traditional restaurant meals, with alcohol orders on Grubhub increasing by more than 20% year over year. With thousands of merchants offering alcohol, there’s something for everyone on our marketplace.

And when it comes to alcohol delivery, peace of mind matters. That’s why we’ve built in safeguards every step of the way—not just to support drivers, but to ensure a safe, responsible experience for merchants and customers, too. Grubhub’s in-app ID verification prompts drivers to scan and confirm IDs before handing off any alcohol order—helping ensure legal compliance and building trust between everyone involved.

Orders also follow local laws around time of day, quantity limits, and eligible products. We’re focused on ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and continuing to build tools that support safe and lawful alcohol delivery across the platform.

Bouquets Are Just a Tap Away: Introducing Fresh Flower Delivery with FTD

Building on our commitment to bringing more convenience and choice to every order, we’re excited to announce Grubhub’s first national flower partnership with FTD. This collaboration opens up a whole new way for customers to celebrate life’s special moments—big or small—right from the Grubhub app.

With access to nearly 3,000 local florists in FTD’s network, customers can now easily browse and send handcrafted bouquets alongside their meals or other essentials. Whether it’s a birthday surprise, an anniversary gift, or just because, floral delivery through FTD makes it simple to brighten someone’s day without juggling multiple apps or orders.

This partnership reflects our broader vision of Grubhub as a go-to destination for more of life’s everyday needs. And because flowers can now be ordered with other items through Multi-Store Ordering, it’s even easier for customers to get what they want—meals, gifts, or essentials—in one smooth, simplified experience.

Looking Ahead

While connecting diners with local restaurants remains at the heart of our platform, Grubhub’s new features like Multi-Store Ordering and the addition of alcohol and floral delivery showcase our broader focus on meeting everyday needs in more flexible ways. As our marketplace grows, these updates mark a step forward in how we’re meeting customer needs and making ordering more simple and convenient.

Grubhub’s Expanding Impact Partnerships Champion Local Restaurant Businesses and Their Teams

Grubhub’s commitment to independent restaurants extends far beyond facilitating deliveries. We view these businesses as the very foundation of our success. And, we recognize the significant role the U.S. restaurant industry plays as the nation’s second-largest private employer, providing livelihoods for over 12 million people. Beneath the vibrant culinary landscape, however, lie very real challenges. Thin margins pressure restaurant operators and frontline workers face limited pathways for economic advancement, with just four percent advancing to entry-level corporate jobs and receiving the accompanying wage and experiencing growth.

This understanding fuels our year-round impact focus on supporting independent restaurants. During Small Business Month, our efforts intensified as we engaged in a series of strategic initiatives designed to bolster the thousands of independent restaurants that power our platform while simultaneously cultivating greater opportunity within the broader hospitality sector.

Grubhub is a proud founding supporter of MORE, a first-of-its-kind coalition focused on building a thriving, equitable, and enduring restaurant industry. By uniting around this common goal with other organizations, including The James Beard Foundation, Regarding Her Food, and Women In Hospitality United, we are accelerating collective impact, driving innovative solutions, and advancing economic mobility across the restaurant industry. MORE’s vision is to replicate and scale successful regional programs focused on culinary training, upskilling and career development programs, and initiatives removing barriers to entry for marginalized communities.

“Grubhub’s early support of our mission, continued partnership, and commitment to impact has been transformational for our work,” said Elizabeth Murray, Co-founder, MORE. “Together we’ve built a collaborative network across a diverse group of organizations, unlocking new opportunities for shared learning, creative partnerships, and expanded programming. Moving forward, MORE will continue to leverage our combined resources to deliver solutions that meet multiple, intersecting needs and drive enormous social and economic impact for all our stakeholders – workers, operators, employers, and the communities they serve.” 

Since 2022, the Grubhub Community Fund has worked closely with Women in Hospitality United and other founding partners on the development and launch of the MORE Coalition since 2022. Today, the Grubhub Community Fund continues to support MORE’s coalition launch and public awareness efforts. 

Our commitment to empowering restaurant entrepreneurs extends to our partnership with Feed the Soul. With grant support from the Grubhub Community Fund, we’ve helped enable the launch of the Culinary Business Network (CBN), a new digital platform designed to provide on-demand, educational resources to food entrepreneurs across the country, with grant support from the Grubhub Community Fund. For less than $1 a day, restaurants and caterers will have access to business development resources, including how to grow your customer base, streamline operations, grow your revenue, stay ahead of industry trends, and more. The CBN is designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are, providing the resources they need to scale their businesses effectively.

“For the past five years, the Grubhub Community Fund has been more than a supporter of Feed the Soul Foundation; they have been a true partner,” said Juana Collins, Executive Director, Feed the Soul Foundation. “We are excited to collaborate with Grubhub on our new Culinary Business Network digital platform, a space designed to help businesses connect, share ideas, and access valuable resources to grow and succeed. This partnership is about more than funding; it’s about building a stronger future for the culinary industry.”

Partnering with Feed the Soul for the last five years, the Grubhub Community Fund has distributed more than $1.2 million to local restaurants across the country, and our more recent support of the development of the Culinary Business Network will allow us to continue to help small business restaurants in their growth journey. 

Through our partnership with The Hatchery Chicago, the Grubhub Community Fund has helped power its Incubation Cohort. This six-month program is meant to help early-stage entrepreneurs developing a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brand – including snacks, beverages, baked goods, catering company, meal delivery, or food truck – launch their business. The latest cohort engaged in monthly sessions covering essential food and beverage business strategies complemented by hands-on exercises with helpful templates and resources to deepen their learning. The program wrapped with a pitch and sampling event for guests at The Hatchery, where participants celebrated their program graduation and journey of turning their business concepts into reality. 

Since 2023, the Grubhub Community Fund’s support has enabled scholarships to Chicago’s West Side residents participating in The Hatchery’s programs. Additionally, we support The Hatchery’s efforts to develop and provide educational resources for restaurateurs, and help entrepreneurs solidify their business plans and complete all required licensing to launch and scale their restaurants. 

Beyond these strategic impact partnerships, we remain committed to supporting local restaurants through our day-to-day operations. In NYC, we recently brought back the $1 Cheese Slice as a part of our Seamless brand relaunch, helping drive awareness, recognition, and foot traffic to more than 40 local pizzerias across the city’s five boroughs participating in the pick-up only campaign. In Chicago, we launched Established 2020, a new award program to honor the local restaurants that opened their doors in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and defied the odds to remain open today. 

Through our operational initiatives and strategic impact partnerships, Grubhub will continue showing up for our independent restaurant partners. We believe in the power of a vibrant hospitality industry and will continue to support its growth and prosperity for years to come.

Delivering Deliciousness: Grubhub and Amazon Celebrate One Year of Grubhub+ Becoming Free with Prime Membership

In May of 2024, Amazon and Grubhub took our partnership to the next level and made free membership with Grubhub+ an ongoing offer for Prime members. This month marks one year of this offer – a milestone that underscores the momentum of our partnership and our shared commitment to delivering not only a wide variety of food options, but also exceptional value and convenience to Prime members across the country.

Prime = Savings and Convenience

Prime is an all-in-one membership that offers savings, convenience, and entertainment. Grubhub+ enhances the Prime experience by providing even more convenience and significant savings, including $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and a $120 annual membership value (additional fees, including service fees, and terms apply). Beyond Grubhub+, Prime members can also enjoy fast, free delivery on a vast selection of products, exclusive deals and shopping events like Prime Day, and extensive streaming options with Prime Video, and much more. 

A Recipe for Success

The collaboration between Amazon and Grubhub has proven to be a major success for members.  

  • Prime members have enthusiastically embraced the Grubhub+ offer: More than 9 out of 10 orders placed on Amazon.com or in the Amazon Shopping app are coming from Prime members returning to the order experience.
  • Prime members have redeemed the Grubhub+ offer at an increasing rate, with a year-over-year change in Grubhub+ offer sign-ups of more than 50%. 
  • Since the start of the Grubhub+ offer in 2022, Prime members have saved over a billion dollars in waived subscription fees. Prime members have used Grubhub+ to save over half a billion dollars in lower service fees, $0 delivery fees, promos, and Grubhub+ credits since then.
  • While major metro areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles show strong engagement with the benefit, over 60% of orders placed by Prime members who redeemed the Grubhub+ offer are in suburban areas, demonstrating the broad appeal of this partnership. 
  • Those Prime members who place at least one order each month place an average of at least three orders each month and save $300 per year on average in delivery fees and promotions with Grubhub+.

“This collaboration isn’t just a win for Prime members; it’s also a significant boost for restaurants and delivery partners,” said Howard Migdal, CEO of Grubhub. “By connecting restaurants to millions of Amazon customers, we’re driving growth for their businesses and creating even more earning opportunities for couriers.”

“We’re proud to see that we’re keeping over a billion dollars in the pockets of Prime members,” added Jamil Ghani, Worldwide Vice President of Prime at Amazon. “Prime is all about making everyday life easier, more affordable, and more enjoyable with fast, free delivery on tens of millions of items, extensive entertainment with Prime Video, exclusive deals including Prime Day, and so much more. Thanks to partners like Grubhub, we’re able to add even more savings and convenience to Prime membership by having  members’ favorite restaurants delivered right to their doorstep.” 

Key Moments in the Amazon & Grubhub Partnership

  • August 2021: Prime Student introduced a Grubhub+ student trial. 
  • July 2022: Prime members received a Grubhub+ one-year free trial. 
  • June 2023: The Grubhub+ one-year free trial was extended for another year. 
  • April 2023: Prime Video and Grubhub launched the ‘Tune In & Take Out’ campaign. 
  • May 2024: Amazon and Grubhub introduced Grubhub+ as an ongoing offer for Prime members and enabled Grubhub ordering directly on Amazon.com and the Amazon Shopping app. 

The continued success of the Amazon and Grubhub partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration in delivering exceptional value, convenience, and delicious meals to Prime members nationwide.

Grubhub and National ACE Host Chicago Restaurant Owners and Community Leaders to Drive Innovation and Economic Empowerment

The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE), in collaboration with Grubhub, convened over 60 small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable in Chicago on April 10, 2025. The event served as a critical platform to elevate the voices of entrepreneurs and discuss strategies to overcome challenges and accelerate growth. The event also spotlighted several Grubhub Restaurant Fund awardees and celebrated the spirit of innovation and resilience of small business owners.

“Recent estimates show that AAPIs comprise approximately 6.5% of the Chicago metropolitan area’s population—the fastest-growing among all racial and ethnic groups. AAPI entrepreneurs, professionals, and advocates are driving innovation and business success across diverse industries,” said Chiling Tong, President & CEO of National ACE. “By convening these conversations, we can help shape federal policies that better support AAPI businesses in Chicago and beyond.”

Chiling Tong also expressed appreciation for Grubhub’s continued partnership. Since 2021, National ACE has worked with Grubhub, which has given over $6.5 million in grants to 520 restaurant owners. The applications are from all 50 states, and these funds have been crucial in supporting independently-owned restaurants. The 2024 restaurant fund alone has created 140 new jobs and retained over 628 jobs.

“Grubhub is proud to mark five years of partnership with National ACE, supporting small businesses—the backbone of our local communities,” said Dave Tovar, SVP of Communications and Government Relations. “Through our collaboration on initiatives like the AAPIStrong Restaurant Grant program and advocacy for small business-friendly policies, we aim to create thriving environments for independent restaurants. Our success depends on them, and we remain committed to empowering local businesses to grow and thrive for years to come.”

This event provided hope for many entrepreneurs who have felt alone in their journeys. “It’s important to have community; if we’re able to lean on each other, we can go through anything. We can lift each other up. You can solve problems a lot faster when you talk and bounce ideas off each other,” said Melvin Reyes, owner of Mano Modern Cafe.

“In the age of uncertainty, this meeting gives us the chance to see the light at the end of the tunnel by understanding the resources around us. It gives us a fighting chance at survival,” said Kevin Yu, owner of 2d restaurant.

Key topics raised by small business owners included rising costs, access to capital, supply chain uncertainties, talent retention, and the need for culturally responsive resources. Solutions emphasized during the event included connecting small business owners with business bankers, reducing gatekeeping to capital access, and increasing mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs. Participants were encouraged to create banking relationships before they needed cash. “Know your banker before you need the money,” said Johnny Wilbon of Bank of America. A recurring theme was the value of peer learning and storytelling to help others navigate similar struggles. Many entrepreneurs also highlighted the importance of building trust with customers, leveraging social media, and accessing legal and financial education early in their journey.

Notable participants included Alderman Nicole Lee, Ward 11, City of Chicago; Will Shih, Director of Economic Development, Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth; Jake Kaplan, Deputy Chief of Staff & District Director, Office of Representative Brad Schneider; and Cherita Logan, District Director, Office of Representative Danny K. Davis.

During the event, Grubhub announced the new Established 2020 Award designed to support long-term success for the class of Chicago restaurants that opened during the COVID-19 shutdown. All small business restaurant owners in Chicago who opened their first brick-and-mortar location in 2020 and are still open today are eligible to receive a monetary award to invest back into their small business. Applications for the award program are currently open through Friday, April 18, 2025, and will be awarded at an in-person event in June 2025.

This roundtable is part of National ACE’s ongoing commitment to support minority entrepreneurs and facilitate productive conversations around the unique challenges they face. National ACE continues to provide tailored resources and programs aimed at helping small business owners access funding and grow their operations.

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About National ACE

National ACE’s mission is to serve as a strong advocate of AAPI and all small business interests and positive change on all issues that enhance and advance the goals and aspirations of business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. National ACE strives to do this by supporting and promoting issues that impact the small business community, improving the economic development and impact of the AAPI community, advancing coalitions, enhancing community building, and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and executives. National ACE provides a unified voice for the business interests of AAPIs and all small businesses nationally. Learn more at www.nationalace.org.

Grubhub Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Local Communities and Expands Impact Program

New report shows community reach and impact deepened in 2024, including more than $2.6 million to Chicago nonprofits and $1.3 million to NYC nonprofits

Grubhub invested more than $12 million last year in communities across the United States through the Grubhub Community Fund (GCF) and other impact programs, as revealed in our latest Community Impact Report. In addition to focusing on all of the initiatives and programs that we supported in 2024, the report looks back at how we positively impacted communities over the past two decades in honor of our 20th anniversary.

All of the work we do to support our communities is made possible through Grubhub corporate programs and the GCF, a donor-advised fund at a national sponsoring organization. The GCF is funded by diner donations through our Donate the Change round-up feature within the Grubhub app and website. Grubhub matches contributions up to $4 million each year on eligible Grubhub+ orders. 

To guide our community impact work, we focus our efforts on three key areas – helping close the hunger gap, creating opportunity in the hospitality industry, and supporting independent restaurants. This past year, we deepened our impact in key markets by: 

  • Expanding Our Reach and Impact. We supported more than 140 new organizations through the GCF – a 58% increase from 2023.
  • Adding Two New Grant Programs to Engage Drivers and Employees. We directed more than $300,000 in GCF support to nearly 70 organizations across the country.
  • Holding Our First Ever Office Wide Volunteer Day for Hometown Employees. More than 100 employees repacked shipments of 25,000 pounds of food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository to distribute to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

“Since Grubhub was founded in 2004, we have been committed to leaving the communities where we operate better than we found them,” said Dave Tovar, Senior Vice President of Communications & Government Relations at Grubhub. “Looking back on how we have evolved our community impact program over the past two decades, I am incredibly proud of where we are today – leveraging Grubhub’s expertise to support the neighborhoods we serve in ways that are unique to our business. There’s more work to be done, and we will continue to engage local, grassroots organizations, expand our employee volunteer efforts, and deepen community partnerships across the country.”

In its second year, we expanded Grubhub’s Full Plate Program from our hometown of Chicago to New York City to support organizations working to close the hunger gap. Made possible by the GCF and administered in partnership with Food Bank for New York City (FBNYC), grant recipients were eligible for up to $10,000, and are all nonprofits in FBNYC’s Member Network. Through Full Plate, $714,500 went to support more than 90 local, community-driven programs that deliver nutritious food and beverages to individuals and families in need.

“We are deeply grateful to the Grubhub Community Fund for empowering our network of food pantries and soup kitchens with this incredible grant opportunity,” said Zanita Tisdale, Vice President of Agency and Organizational Impact at Food Bank For New York City. “Our members are on the frontlines of New York City’s growing hunger crisis, and these funds will not only help them provide more food to their neighbors but also secure critical equipment, support staff with stipends, and, in some cases, keep the lights on. As we work to close the hunger gap across the five boroughs, we couldn’t be more thankful for the Grubhub team’s unwavering partnership.”

As we look to the future, we will continue identifying opportunities for new and deeper partnerships to strengthen our community impact. Read the 2024 Community Impact Report, and learn more about how we are engaging in strategic partnerships and funding impactful programs to drive meaningful change in the places where our employees, customers, restaurant partners, and delivery partners work and live: https://about.grubhub.com/community/. 

Full Plate NYC Grantees (Fully Funded) 

  • Acts Community Development Corporation
  • Apostolic Assembly Of Jesus Christ
  • Bedford Central Presbyterian Church
  • Bethany United Methodist Church
  • Bethel Arverne Community Development Corporation
  • Bethel Prayer Ministries International USA
  • Bronx Bethany Community Corporation
  • Brooklyn Rescue Mission Urban Harvest Center
  • Calvary Fellowship AME Church
  • Calvary Pentecostal Church
  • Camp Friendship
  • Christ Jesus Baptist Church
  • Church of God in Christ
  • Church of God of Prophecy
  • COJO
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES HDC
  • Co-op City SDA Church Food Pantry
  • Fraternite Notre Dame
  • God’s Deliverance Temple Inc.
  • Gotham Food Pantry Inc
  • Grant House Unity Corp.
  • Greater Springfield Community Church
  • Health Essential Association
  • Immanuel First Spanish United Methodist Church
  • Inspirational Gospel Assembly
  • International Pentecostal City Mission Food Program
  • JESUS IS JUSTICE MISSION INC.
  • Jewish Community Council of Canarsie, Inc.
  • Leviticus Church
  • Life Bridge NY
  • Macedonia Community Development Corporation
  • Morris Brown AME Church
  • Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day/ Mount Zion Feeding Program
  • Newman Memorial United Methodist Church Community Development Corp.
  • One Way Church of Christ Inc. Food Pantry
  • OPIN (Other People In Need) Inc.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry
  • Project Lead
  • Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries
  • Recovery House of Worship
  • Resurrection & Life Pentecostal Church
  • Salem Community Service Council
  • Second Chance Agape Worship Center, Inc.
  • Sisters With Purpose, Inc.
  • ST. JEROME H.A.N.D.S. COMMUNITY CENTER
  • St. Peter’s Food Pantry
  • Staten Island SDA Church Food Pantry
  • Taurus Associates Inc.
  • The Gospel Tabernacle Church, Inc.
  • The Red Door Place, Inc.
  • The Union Grove Baptist Church
  • The United Church of Far Rockaway
  • Transfiguration Food Pantry
  • Treasures in Earthen Jars
  • Trinity Human Services Corporation
  • Trinity’s Services And Food for the Homeless, Inc.
  • True Holy Church
  • Unitarian Church of All Souls
  • United Church Of Praise International Ministries ,Inc
  • University Community Social Services, Inc.
  • Vets Inc.
  • Vineyard International Christian Ministries
  • Zeina Lorraine Inc
  • Zichron Acheinu Levy Menachem Tzion
  • Zion Tabernacle FBH Church

Grubhub Adds Walgreens to Grow its Convenience Offerings and Give Customers More Choices

The Chicagoland-based companies team up to offer on-demand delivery of thousands of everyday essentials

CHICAGO and DEERFIELD, Ill., Feb. 20, 2025 — Grubhub announced today that it has teamed up with Walgreens to bring Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide to its marketplace. Through this collaboration, customers have access to 15,000 items for on-demand delivery — including beauty, health and wellness, snacks, personal care, household items, toys, and more.

Grubhub is enhancing the customer experience by expanding its marketplace offerings to include Walgreens and Duane Reade, broadening access to everyday essentials. Grubhub’s data shows that customers who shop from convenience merchants on Grubhub order nearly three times more per month than those who don’t, making them valuable users of the Grubhub marketplace.

“We’re excited to add Walgreens and Duane Reade to offer customers a robust selection of convenience retailers on Grubhub,” said Craig Whitmer, vice president of new verticals at Grubhub. “As a Chicago-based company, working with another hometown favorite is particularly special. The addition of these two brands helps us scale our convenience offerings across the country with a strong focus on key markets like Chicago and New York City, and we look forward to delivering even more value and convenience to our shared communities.”

“Customers today expect to get what they want, when they want it, how they want it,” said Sharmila Sudhakar, group vice president of digital commerce and omni experience at Walgreens. “The addition of Grubhub to Walgreens’ growing roster of delivery partners helps meet that expectation and offers shoppers another simple and trusted same-day solution to get the essentials they need.”

Walgreens and Duane Reade are part of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program, which offers members perks like $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders, discounted priority delivery, and ongoing member-only exclusive offers.* Walgreens joins a growing list of convenience retailers available on Grubhub.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.

* Benefits apply to orders over the applicable subtotal minimum. Terms and additional fees apply. Learn more here.

American Heart Association Social Impact Funds Awards Four Organizations with Support from Grubhub Community Fund

DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2025 — The conditions in which we are born, live, learn, work, play and age — the social drivers of health — are better predictors of health and life expectancy than our genetic code. In communities nationwide, people living in locations just a handful of miles apart can have a dramatic difference in life expectancy.

To help level the playing field, the Grubhub Community Fund awarded the American Heart Association® Social Impact Funds a $2 million grant to support food security, technology innovation and economic resiliency in New York City and Chicago.

“We are grateful for this generous support, which will help fill a critical resource gap and help communities overcome barriers to high-quality, accessible health care, food security and economic empowerment,” said Regina Benjamin, M.D., MBA, chair of the Social Impact Funds Impact Investment Committee and 18th U.S. Surgeon General. “With support from the Grubhub Community Fund and other generous funding, American Heart Association Ventures offers a unique opportunity to turn philanthropy into action that makes a real and exponential difference in peoples’ lives.”

The American Heart Association Social Impact Funds will use this new support to help up to 12 organizations and entrepreneurs with significant efforts focused in Chicago and New York City through proprietary sourcing, investment and performance management processes. Four focused on Chicago have already been identified:

  • CareYaya, based in North Carolina, an on-demand marketplace connecting families with more than 25,000 students in pre-health programs to be caregivers for affordable, flexible in-home care access, while helping to expand the care workforce amidst a critical caregiver shortage;
  • Farm Generations Corporation, based in New York, a farmer-owned cooperative that supports farm viability, food access and regenerative agriculture through technological innovation and community building. Its flagship product, GrownBy, is a SNAP-eligible, direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform connecting growers and consumers across America;
  • Nectar, based in Chicago, a platform that drives innovation in food security by delivering food as medicine in partnership with charitable food organizations; and
  • RiseKit, based in Chicago, a software platform that empowers untapped talent to find jobs and improve their economic well-being and address social drivers of health through community-based organizations and job training programs

“At Grubhub, we are committed to creating meaningful change in the communities where we operate, with a focus on supporting our largest market, New York City, and hometown, Chicago. With the American Heart Association being equally committed as us in advancing food security, technology innovation, and economic resiliency, Grubhub is proud of this ongoing work, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, to support organizations advancing equitable health in New York City and Chicago,” said Brianna Morris, senior manager, community impact for Grubhub. “We are excited for the four organizations that have received financial support thus far, and we look forward to seeing how their communities are positively impacted.”

Organizations are selected for funding by the Social Impact Funds based on their promising solutions to address social drivers of health and local barriers to achieving equitable health. The Funds evaluate opportunities to identify innovative, evidence-based candidates that align with the American Heart Association’s mission and demonstrate the potential for lasting community impact.

Learn more about the Social Impact Funds at heart.org/socialimpactfunds.

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About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About the American Heart Association®

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

About the American Heart Association Social Impact Funds 

The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Funds, including the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund, channel capital to small and medium-sized organizations that know their community best and whose ideas accelerate innovation to address local community and national health challenges. With a focus on improving health equity and expanding access to capital, the Funds support accessible, high quality health care, food security and economic empowerment. Since launching in 2018, the Funds have provided $21.5 million in financial support to more than 130 local enterprises to positively impact the well-being of nearly 5 million people. Learn more about our work at heart.org/socialimpactfunds.

Avride and Grubhub Bring Autonomous Delivery Robots to U.S. College Campuses

Avride and Grubhub are bringing autonomous robot delivery to colleges across the country. Currently available at The Ohio State University, students at Grubhub partnered campuses can order meals, snacks and convenience items for delivery via robot.

The first fleet of 100 robots are currently active on The Ohio State University’s campus,and feature next-generation models designed to handle high volumes of deliveries that a campus as large as The Ohio State University is expected to see. With advanced technology drawn from Avride’s expertise in autonomous vehicles, Avride’s robots are intelligent and reliable—even in challenging conditions like rain or snow. They boast a spacious compartment that can handle anything from a quick snack between classes to an assortment of pizzas and drinks for a get together with friends. The robots also feature customizable LED panels with animated designs, which can be tailored to reflect the unique identity of each campus, making them a fun and familiar presence for students.

“Our robots have already proven their value in campus environments, delivering convenience and delight to students,” said Dmitry Polishchuk, CEO of Avride. “We’re thrilled to be working with Grubhub to scale this success and expect to see hundreds of our robots serving campuses already in 2025.”

“Working with Avride deepens our commitment to allow our campus partners to seamlessly integrate innovative delivery experiences into their dining operations,” said Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of Grubhub Campus. “Students love the convenience of robot delivery, and we’re excited to continue offering our campus partners a variety of delivery options to best meet their unique needs.”

Avride is the latest autonomous delivery provider Grubhub offers its campus partners. Since first offering robot delivery in 2021, hundreds of thousands of Grubhub orders have been delivered via robots across dozens of schools. In addition to robot delivery, Grubhub Campus Dining offers a range of solutions to meet the unique needs of its campus partners, including sustainable reusable packaging and advanced retail technology. In total, Grubhub Campus Dining partners with more than 360 universities and serves more than four and a half million students. For more information on how administrators can bring robot delivery to their campus, please visit here.

Grubhub Grows Pet Category with the Addition of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash

Customers can order from nearly 700 Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash locations for on-demand delivery

CHICAGO and LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 28, 2025 – Grubhub is making it easier for pet owners to order food, toys, grooming essentials, accessories and more with the addition of a leading pet retailer, Pet Supplies Plus, and its emerging sister brand, Wag N’ Wash, to its marketplace. Through this partnership, Grubhub customers can access thousands of pet-related products from nearly 700 Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash locations across the country.

With the convenience of on-demand delivery, pet owners no longer need to make last-minute trips to the store for pet food or supplies, making it easier than ever to care for their pets. In addition to essentials like food and toys, customers can order travel accessories, cold weather clothing and health and wellness items, including flea and tick treatments.

“Adding Pet Supplies Plus to Grubhub’s growing list of partners highlights our continued commitment to offering a diverse range of products and services that meet the needs of all our customers,” said Craig Whitmer, vice president of new verticals at Grubhub. “For pet owners, this partnership creates a seamless shopping experience, providing owners with access to a wide variety of pet products with the convenience and quality of on-demand home delivery.”

As the hometown store for all things pets, Pet Supplies Plus is a neighborhood staple in each community it serves. Locally owned and operated, each store is staffed with a friendly, knowledgeable team and offers a wide selection of over 10,000 products from 400 brands.

“In everything we do, our neighbors always remain top priority,” shared Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash. “Through this partnership with Grubhub, pet owners will have another resource to ensure their furry, scaly or feathery friend is cared for.”

To celebrate, Grubhub is offering customers 30% off orders of $30+ from January 27th to February 9th.* Additionally, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are also available as part of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that allows members to enjoy benefits like $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders, discounted priority delivery, ongoing member-only exclusive offers, and more.**

About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Pet Supplies Plus
Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Its shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of over 10,000 natural and made in the USA products from 400 brands. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation’s largest pet retail franchise with more than 730 locations in 44 states and counting, Pet Supplies Plus makes shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

About Wag N’ Wash
Wag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming, a full-line dog grooming and self-wash specialty retail destination, has a mission to recognize, promote and foster the positive impact that companion pets and their humans have on each other. Wag N’ Wash provides full-service grooming, self-wash facilities, baked dog treats, natural food, supplements, and toys. Wag N’ Wash has ranked on Denver Business Journal’s Colorado-Based Franchisors List, Franchise Times’ Top 200+ List and Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchisees List. Today, there are 25 Wag N’ Wash locations open across the nation. To learn more about Wag N’ Wash, please visit https://www.wagnwashfranchising.com/.

*Terms and fees apply. Available for orders from participating Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash locations only on the Grubhub platform. Order subtotal must be at least $30 (before tax, tip, and fees). Discount will apply to the order subtotal only, up to $15 off. Available 1/27/2025 – 2/09/2025, or while supplies last. See applicable menu page for more details.

** Benefits apply to orders over the applicable subtotal minimum. Terms and additional fees apply. Learn more here.

Grubhub Expands Delivery Services with Olo Dispatch to Support Merchants Across Direct Ordering Channels

More merchants can now leverage Grubhub’s delivery network on a per order basis

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2025 — Grubhub, a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace, and Olo (NYSE:OLO), a leading restaurant technology provider, have expanded their partnership to integrate Grubhub with Olo Dispatch. With Dispatch, restaurants can outsource delivery for orders generated through their own website and apps leveraging a network of third-party delivery service providers, now including Grubhub. This integration builds on Grubhub and Olo’s existing relationship where Grubhub orders are directly sent to restaurants’ point-of-sale system via Olo Rails.

Olo Dispatch seamlessly selects service providers, including in-house couriers, based on optimal price, timing, availability, and other criteria. Olo’s automated matching technology enables restaurants to get orders out the door and into the hands of customers faster and in the most cost-efficient way. With Dispatch, brands can quickly deploy delivery at a national scale with integration into their POS and kitchen production systems. This allows brands to strengthen direct relationships with their customers while offering a convenient and branded delivery experience through their own channels.

“As demand for digital ordering and delivery grows across third-party and owned channels, we’re proud to expand how we support our merchant partners and create more earning opportunities for Grubhub’s delivery partners,” said Kyle Emmett, senior director of retail media and merchant solutions at Grubhub. “With our nationwide delivery network, we help merchants manage their delivery operations, reduce costs, and better meet customer demands.”

“At Olo, we always strive to do what’s best for our customers, and adding a great partner like Grubhub to our Dispatch network is a perfect example,” said Kacie Gonzalez, vice president of product partnerships at Olo. “Giving restaurant brands more delivery service provider options gives them more flexibility, reliability, and competitive pricing, while allowing them to grow their direct ordering channels and own their guest relationships.”

This integration with Olo Dispatch joins Grubhub’s On-Demand Delivery and Supplemental Delivery services that help restaurants easily scale up their delivery operations when it’s needed most. For more information on Grubhub’s delivery services, visit here.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace dedicated to connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants, merchants and convenience retailers. Grubhub elevates online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Part of Wonder Group, Grubhub features 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Olo | Hospitality at Scale™
Olo (NYSE: OLO) is a leading restaurant technology provider with ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions that help brands increase orders, streamline operations, and improve the guest experience. Each day, Olo processes millions of orders on its open SaaS platform, gathering the right data from each touchpoint into a single source—so restaurants can better understand and better serve every guest on every channel, every time. Over 700 restaurant brands trust Olo and its network of more than 400 integration partners to innovate on behalf of the restaurant community, accelerating technology’s positive impact and creating a world where every restaurant guest feels like a regular. Learn more at olo.com.