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Grubhub and Yelp Announce Long-term Partnership to Connect Consumers with the Best Food Ordering Options

Leader in online food ordering expands marketplace with acquisition of Yelp’s Eat24; Yelp Platform broadens reach through integration of Grubhub restaurant network

CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company, and Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the leader in connecting people with great local businesses, today announced a long-term partnership designed to capitalize on each company’s unique assets and propel online takeout and delivery. As part of the agreement, Grubhub will acquire Yelp’s Eat24 business and Yelp will integrate online ordering from all Grubhub restaurants onto its extensive local goods and services platform.

“Grubhub and Yelp, market leaders in their respective fields, have a shared mission of connecting consumers to local businesses. With such complementary goals and strengths, Jeremy and I are excited to form a partnership that will allow each company to focus on its respective expertise, while working together to expand local e-commerce for diners and restaurants,” said Matt Maloney, Grubhub’s founder and chief executive officer. “Adding Eat24’s large diner base and thousands of restaurants to our platform will accelerate Grubhub’s mission to become the most comprehensive marketplace connecting takeout diners and restaurants. The long-term agreement ensures that Grubhub also has access to Yelp’s enormous user base and clear content leadership to help drive more diners to our restaurants.”

“Bringing Grubhub onto the Yelp Platform through this long-term partnership will be a win for everyone. Consumers get a high-quality end-to-end experience with a wider selection of restaurants and better delivery options. Restaurant partners receive increased online exposure and the opportunity for increased order volume, as well as expanded delivery support. Yelp and Grubhub benefit from greater scale and sharper operating focus,” said Jeremy Stoppelman, Yelp’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “We expect Grubhub’s acquisition of Eat24 to create significant value for our consumers, restaurant partners and stockholders. The Eat24 team deserves credit for the transformational impact they’ve had as part of Yelp, and I’m pleased that we will continue to pursue this huge market opportunity in partnership with Grubhub.”

The acquisition will benefit diners, restaurants, Grubhub and Yelp:

  • Diners: Together, Grubhub and Eat24 will form the largest network of restaurants offering online and mobile food ordering in the United States. Diners will have the ability to discover and order from approximately 75,000 great local restaurants through either Grubhub’s or Yelp’s easy-to-use interface and take advantage of the industry’s lowest diner fees.
  • Restaurants: Connecting Grubhub’s unmatched restaurant network and efficient delivery infrastructure to Yelp’s large purchase-oriented audience will give Grubhub’s restaurant partners access to new potential diners and the opportunity for increased orders. Extending Eat24’s restaurants to Grubhub’s sizable diner network will help drive new diners and incremental revenue to Eat24 restaurant partners.
  • Grubhub: The combination of Eat24’s much-loved brand and significant reach will enable Grubhub to address more diners and drive more volume in all markets.
  • Yelp: The partnership adds tens of thousands of order-ready restaurants to the Yelp Platform and increases the availability of food delivery via Yelp, which will drive usage and transaction velocity in Yelp’s most highly-trafficked category.

The long-term partnership agreement between Grubhub and Yelp has an initial term of five years, commencing upon the closing of Grubhub’s acquisition of Eat24. Additionally, Grubhub has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eat24 for $287.5 million in cash, subject to standard closing conditions, including the expiration of U.S. antitrust waiting periods. Grubhub’s acquisition of Eat24 is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand and debt.

Grubhub and Yelp will discuss the partnership and acquisition of Eat24 on their earnings calls today, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time and 4:30 p.m. Central Time / 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time, respectively. A live webcast of the conference calls will be available at https://investors.grubhub.com and www.yelp-ir.com.

In connection with the acquisition of Eat24, Kirkland & Ells LLP is acting as legal advisor to Grubhub and Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is acting as legal advisor to Yelp.

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

About Yelp
Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp has taken root in major metros in more than 30 countries. Approximately 28 million unique devices accessed Yelp via the Yelp app, approximately 83 million unique visitors visited Yelp via desktop computer and approximately 74 million unique visitors visited Yelp via mobile website on a monthly average basis during the second quarter of 2017. By the end of the same quarter, Yelpers had written approximately 135 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists.

Use of Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Grubhub and Yelp management’s future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans and prospects regarding Grubhub’s acquisition of Eat24 and the long-term partnership between Grubhub and Yelp, as well as the potential impact of the acquisition and partnership on each company’s financial results, business, consumers and restaurant partners, and the expected means of funding the acquisition. Such statements constitute “forward-looking” statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, with respect to Grubhub, the matters set forth in the filings that Grubhub makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Grubhub’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on Feb. 28, 2017, which is on file with the SEC and are available on the Investor Relations section of Grubhub’s website at http://investors.grubhub.com/ and, with respect to Yelp, the matters set forth in the filings that Yelp makes with the SEC from time to time, including those set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Yelp’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q at http://www.yelp-ir.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Please also note that forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Grubhub and Yelp assume no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Groupon and Grubhub Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Food Delivery to Groupon Customers Throughout the United States

Grubhub to power food delivery for Groupon in more than 1,100 cities 

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today Groupon (www.groupon.com) (NASDAQ: GRPN) and Grubhub (www.grubhub.com) (NYSE: GRUB) announced a strategic partnership to bring food delivery to Groupon customers throughout the United States. As part of the deal, Grouponand Grubhub have entered into a commercial agreement that will allow Groupon to provide users with the ability to order food delivery from Grubhub’s 55,000 restaurant partners via the Groupon platform and is expected to enable people to redeem Groupon deals when they orderGrubhub delivery via Groupon.

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“We’re thrilled to join forces with Grubhub to vastly expand the number of food delivery options available through our marketplace,” said Rich Williams, CEO, Groupon. “This partnership connects two of the biggest players in local commerce and is a win for both consumers and restaurants by providing people with more savings and access to the food they want, when they want it.”

“As a leader in local delivery, we’re always looking for more ways to make it easier for diners to find and order food wherever they may be,” said Matt Maloney, CEO, Grubhub. “Groupon’s massive, active mobile audience – and great savings opportunities – will help drive new customers and more order volume for our restaurant partners, further enhancing the value of the Grubhub network.”

In addition to the commercial agreement, Grubhub is acquiring certain assets in 27 company-owned OrderUp food delivery markets from Groupon. Grubhub will also power food ordering and delivery for the company’s Groupon To Go markets. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

About Groupon

Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is building the daily habit in local commerce, offering a vast mobile and online marketplace where people discover and save on amazing things to do, see, eat and buy. By enabling real-time commerce across local businesses, travel destinations, consumer products and live events, shoppers can find the best a city has to offer.

Groupon is redefining how small businesses attract and retain customers by providing them with customizable and scalable marketing tools and services to profitably grow their businesses.

To download Groupon’s top-rated mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile. To search for great deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.groupon.com. To learn more about the company’s merchant solutions and how to work with Groupon, visit www.groupon.com/merchant.

About Grubhub

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

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

Note on Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this release that refer to plans and expectations for the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. The words “may,” will,” should,” “could,” “expect,” anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” intend,” “continue” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, difficulties, delays or our inability to successfully complete all or part of the announced transactions or to realize the benefits of such transactions. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties, we urge you to refer to the factors included (i) under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Groupon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Groupon’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company’s Investor Relations web site at http://investor.groupon.com or the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, and (ii) under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Grubhub’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Grubhub’s other filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company’s Investor Relations web site at https://investors.grubhub.com/investors or the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although Groupon and Grubhub believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither the companies nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements reflect Groupon’s and Grubhub’s expectations as of the date of this release. Groupon and Grubhub undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations.

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Grubhub and Oracle Hospitality Collaborate to Simplify Delivery and Online Order Management for Restaurants

New In-House Restaurant Technology Integration Makes Enterprise and Franchise Restaurant Management Easier, More Efficient

CHICAGO, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, today announced its integration with Oracle Hospitality, a leading provider of hardware, software, and services that allow food and beverage operators to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing profitability. Restaurants using the unified system — designed with the needs of enterprise and franchise restaurants in mind — can now manage all of their orders, both in-house and takeout, from one device. Additionally, restaurants will be able to more efficiently staff, save time on menu updates, consolidate financials and free up space on the crowded delivery tablet counter.

Grubhub’s POS integration raises the bar for in-house restaurant technology efficiency and eliminates the need to use multiple tablets, offering restaurant employees a streamlined restaurant operations experience. This means more time for staff to focus on what matters most: serving up delicious food.

“We’re completely focused on creating technology that enhances the experience of our  restaurant partners,” said Stan Chia, Chief Operating Officer of Grubhub. “With restaurant feedback in mind, we’ve built integrations designed to create efficiencies for restaurateurs. These improvements will positively impact the bottom line of restaurateurs, by helping restaurant owners spend less time on management logistics and more time creating great food.”

Some key benefits include:

  • Improved staffing efficiencies – Streamlining restaurant management functions means restaurateurs can deliver more orders for negligible incremental labor. This leads to significant cost savings, particularly for high-volume restaurants
  • Smoother restaurant operations – Managing orders and inventory directly from the POS system allows staff to focus on serving up delicious food, rather than spending time tracking orders on multiple tablets
  • Save time on menu updates – Menus updated via the POS system will automatically update on Grubhub’s website, and on the mobile web and apps. This offers significant time savings to restaurant employees
  • Better business insights – Consolidated financial information makes balancing the books and managing tips easier and more efficient
  • Fewer devices in-house – Integrating into one in-house system allows restaurant owners to reduce the amount of hardware at each restaurant, clearing the crowded counter of delivery tablets to create a more functional space
  • Easily deploy delivery services across properties – With this new partnership restaurateurs can easily grow their revenues by leveraging delivery and pick up orders nationwide through Oracle Hospitality Simphony software

“Oracle Hospitality is excited to extend the functionality of our Simphony restaurant management software and MICROS POS by partnering with Grubhub,” said Mike Webster, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Hospitality. “Together we’re enabling restaurants of all sizes to easily add and scale online ordering and delivery services across their entire footprint. With Simphony supporting Grubhub orders, restaurants can easily manage the demand for delivery and in-house orders on the kitchen.”

Point of sale integration is a top request from Grubhub’s restaurant partners and by partnering with Oracle Hospitality, the integration will make order management easier than ever for enterprise and chain restaurants.

For more information about Grubhub’s POS solutions go to get.grubhub.com

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

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

About Oracle Hospitality
Oracle Hospitality brings 35 years of experience in providing technology solutions to food and beverage operators. We provide hardware, software, and services that allow our customers to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing profitability. Our solutions include integrated point-of- sale, loyalty, reporting and analytics, inventory and labor management, all delivered from the cloud to lower IT cost and maximize business agility. For more information about Oracle Hospitality, please visit www.oracle.com/industries/hospitality/index.html

Grubhub Partners with Point of Sale Leaders to Create Streamlined Restaurant Management Solutions

New In-House Restaurant Technology Integration Makes Restaurant Management Easier, More Efficient

CHICAGO, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, today announced its integration with industry-leading point of sale (POS) systems, Breadcrumb POS by Upserve and Toast. Restaurants using these systems can now manage all of their orders, both in-house and takeout, from one device. The new integration will also allow restaurants to more efficiently staff, save time on menu updates, consolidate financials and free up space on the crowded delivery tablet counter.

Grubhub’s POS integration raises the bar for in-house restaurant technology efficiency and eliminates the need to use multiple tablets, offering restaurant employees a streamlined restaurant operations experience. This means more time for staff to focus on what matters most: serving up delicious food.

“We’re completely focused on creating technology that enhances the experience of our restaurant partners,” said Stan Chia, Chief Operating Officer of Grubhub. “With restaurant feedback in mind, we’ve built integrations designed to create efficiencies for restaurateurs. These improvements will positively impact the bottom line of restaurateurs, by helping restaurant owners spend less time on management logistics and more time creating great food.”

Some key benefits include:

  • Improved staffing efficiencies – Streamlining restaurant management functions means restaurateurs can deliver more orders for negligible incremental labor. This leads to significant cost savings, particularly for high-volume restaurants
  • Smoother restaurant operations – Managing orders and inventory directly from the POS system allows staff to focus on serving up delicious food, rather than spending time tracking orders on multiple tablets
  • Save time on menu updates – Menus updated via the POS system will automatically update on Grubhub’s website, and on the mobile web and apps. This offers significant time savings to restaurant employees
  • Better business insights – Consolidated financial information makes balancing the books and managing tips easier and more efficient
  • Fewer devices in-house – Integrating into one in-house system allows restaurant owners to reduce the amount of hardware at each restaurant, clearing the crowded counter of delivery tablets to create a more functional space

“We’re thrilled to welcome Grubhub to the Upserve Marketplace as our newest ordering partner, enabling instant online ordering to Breadcrumb POS to improve productivity, speed delivery time and eliminate errors,” said Angus Davis, CEO and founder of Upserve. “Building on the early success we saw with shared customers during the pre-release shipped last quarter, we are excited to now bring this new program to many more of the 32 million active diners who enjoy over 23 million meals per month on the Upserve platform.”

“Toast Restaurant POS is an all-in-one mobile, cloud-based platform built specifically for restaurants. Incorporating key facets of the guest experience into one tool, Toast integrates online ordering, gift card capabilities, loyalty programs, labor reporting, and sales data,” said Chris Comparato, CEO of Toast. “We are excited to bring our best-in-class customer support and service to Grubhub users nationwide.”

Grubhub’s point of sale integration — a top request from its restaurant partners — is already creating efficiencies for much-loved restaurant chains including Protein Bar, along with local favorites like NYC’s Mile End Delicatessen and Chicago’s Bombay Wraps.

“Protein Bar and Kitchen’s focus on serving delicious, healthy food to guests has been greatly accelerated due to the power of Grubhub’s marketplace,” said Jeff Drake, CEO Protein Bar and Kitchen. “In addition, Grubhub continues to demonstrate its leadership and restaurant partner focus by innovating on products such as POS integration, that will allow for unparalleled execution of 3rd party online orders.”

“We work hard to create Montreal-style specialty foods for our diners to enjoy, and appreciate the additional reach and awareness brought about by online ordering,” said Joel Tietolman, co-owner of Mile End Delicatessen in New York. “Grubhub and Breadcrumb’s POS integration allows us to update our in-restaurant and takeout menus at the same time, on one platform. This saves us time each day, and ensures that our diners can choose from the most updated menu items, whether they’re eating in our restaurant or dining in the comfort of their own home.”

“Our restaurant has one simple mission: to bring the delicious street foods that we ate growing up in Bombay,” said Ali Dewjee, owner of Bombay Wraps in Chicago. “Since the integration of our Breadcrumb POS with Grubhub, it’s been easier than ever to manage our back-of-house functions, giving us more time to bring the amazing tastes of Bombay to the people of Chicago!”

For more information about Grubhub’s POS solutions, go to get.grubhub.com

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

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

Grubhub and the National Math + Science Initiative Partner Today to Support STEM Success

CHICAGO , March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub , the nation’s leading takeout marketplace, today announced it is partnering with the National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI), an organization whose mission is to improve student performance in the critical subjects of STEM, in honor of Pi Day. On March 14 , Grubhub users will be empowered to contribute to NMSI and show their support for STEM education by entering ‘PIDAY2017′ at checkout. When users do so, Grubhub will donate 3.14 percent of these users’ order totals to benefit NMSI, up to $40,000 .

As a technology company that values STEM education and the importance of preparing the next generation of leaders in the technology space, contributing and giving back to NMSI was a natural partnership for Grubhub .

“We are excited to partner with NMSI to help further American education in the crucial areas of science, technology, engineering and math,” said Barbara Martin Coppola , CMO, Grubhub . “By helping NMSI further STEM education, today’s children will have the opportunity to become the next great engineers, mathematicians, scientists and technology leaders of tomorrow.”

NMSI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today’s classrooms with proven, effective programs that can be replicated nationwide. By providing training and support for teachers and students beginning in elementary school through college, NMSI programs have a lasting, positive impact on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. To date, NMSI’s programs have positively impacted more than 1.5 million students and 50,000 teachers at 1,000 high schools and 45 universities in 40 states coast to coast.

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

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

About the National Math + Science Initiative
Launched in 2007, the National Math and Science Initiative increases students’ access and achievement in rigorous math, science and English courses through engaging programs that are rooted in local partnerships. The nonprofit organization is nationally recognized for providing programs proven to benefit students, teachers, schools and communities in 40 states and the District of Columbia . Learn more at nms.org.

Grubhub and ClassPass Partner to Reveal Top Cities Participating in Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Data Shows How Healthy Dishes and Fitness Classes Represent the ‘New Year, New You’ Lifestyle Across America

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company, and ClassPass, the monthly membership service providing access to the world’s largest network of boutique fitness studios and gyms, have teamed up to find the top U.S. cities that are participating in healthy New Year’s resolutions.

Staying fit and leading a healthy lifestyle is the number one most popular New Year’s resolution across America, according to Nielsen. With the ‘new year, new you’ outlook top of mind, many people make healthier eating choices in addition to making fitness a priority. Grubhub and ClassPass wanted to dig into this age-old trend to see which cities were participating most in an active lifestyle at the beginning of the year.

“In today’s busy world, it can be challenging to stick to healthy resolutions and we’re thrilled to see these cities are turning to Grubhub and ClassPass to start the new year right,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, CMO, Grubhub. “We’re excited to partner with ClassPass to showcase the healthy options that are available for our customers while they are making an effort to eat healthier and exercise more in the New Year.”

Using 2016 data from both brands, the partnership identifies the cities that order the healthiest meals and made the most fitness class reservations.

Top 10 Cities Participating in Healthy New Year’s Resolutions:

  1. Atlanta
  2. Los Angeles
  3. Columbus, Ohio
  4. Seattle
  5. San Diego
  6. Chicago
  7. San Francisco
  8. Boston
  9. Miami
  10. Nashville, Tenn.

“At ClassPass we see a ton of diversity in usage and fitness habits among our members, so it’s exciting to partner with Grubhub to bring some of these trends to light at a national level,” said Joanna Lord, CMO, ClassPass. “With any physical activity, it’s incredibly important to choose the proper pre- and post- workout fuel. Together with Grubhub, we’re illuminating healthy options for our members as we continue to inspire them to live a more active life in 2017.”

In addition, Grubhub and ClassPass found that Americans are eating healthy and staying fit during the month of January with the help of:

  • Roasted cauliflower. As a warm and healthy dish for winter, Grubhub data shows that during the month of January, roasted cauliflower spiked 49 percent in orders in comparison to the rest of the year.
  • Yoga. A healthy lifestyle requires the power of the mind, body and soul, as ClassPass data shows that during the month of January, yoga classes were up three percent in comparison to the rest of the year.

Methodology:

Grubhub and ClassPass’ data analysts used a weighted total based on the brands’ combined 2016 data to determine the ranking.

  • Grubhub analyzed its healthy dish orders from January 2016 in comparison to all other orders.
  • ClassPass looked at its most active cities based on fitness class reservations during January 2016 in comparison to the cities’ user bases.

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

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the Company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 45,000 restaurant partners in over 1,100 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, LAbite, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.

About ClassPass
Founded in 2013, ClassPass is a monthly subscription service providing access to the world’s largest network of boutique fitness studios and gyms. With tens of thousands of classes available at over 8,500 locations worldwide, ClassPass makes working out more engaging, accessible, and affordable, giving members unprecedented choice and flexibility by offering a diversity of options, including cycling, Pilates, yoga, boot camp, strength training, dance and more.

Grubhub Partners with California Pizza Kitchen to Provide Online Ordering Services and Delivery for 117 Restaurant Locations Nationwide

Ordering Your Favorite California-Style Pizza Just Got Even Easier

CHICAGO, April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company, today announced it has partnered with California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) to enable 117 locations to easily process takeout and delivery orders by using Grubhub’s technology. This partnership will allow diners near California Pizza Kitchen locations to order their favorite hand-tossed California-style pizza, inventive main plates like Cedar Plank Salmon and Roasted Garlic Chicken and other fresh and seasonal items from CPK’s newly reimagined menu, quickly and easily through Grubhub’s online and mobile platforms. Starting today, Grubhub is providing its turnkey delivery services for 81 California Pizza Kitchen locations, with that number expected to grow.

“Grubhub strives to connect our diners with their favorite local restaurants so they can order what they want whenever the craving hits. With California Pizza Kitchen on our platform, diners now have the option of choosing one of their favorite pizzas, like the iconic Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, or a dish off their exciting new menu,” said Stan Chia, SVP of Operations, Grubhub. “We are excited to provide the technology that will help CPK reach new customers, and hope that diners are delighted to see the availability of this beloved brand on the Grubhub platform.”

“Thanks to Grubhub’s fantastic and easy-to-use platform, we’ll be able to serve up a slice of the California Pizza Kitchen experience not just in our restaurants, but at home, work or wherever Grubhub diners prefer to dine,” said Natalia Franco, EVP and Chief Brand Officer at California Pizza Kitchen. “In addition to our signature, hand-tossed artisan pizzas, unique salads and pastas, Grubhub fans will be able to order from our full, newly reimagined menu that features fresh and seasonal ingredients, high quality proteins like our wild-caught Hearth-Roasted Halibut or Fire-Grilled Ribeye, and flavorful options under 650 calories.”

You can sign your restaurant up for Grubhub at http://get.grubhub.com/. To find takeout restaurants available in your area, please visit Grubhub.com, and for more information on Grubhub, please visit http://media.grubhub.com.

View the full CPK menu at www.CPK.com. Follow CPK on Twitter at @calpizzakitchen (#newCPK), Instagram at @californiapizzakitchen and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/californiapizzakitchen.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company.  Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience.  Grubhub is proud to work with more than 40,000 restaurant partners in over 1,000 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.

About California Pizza Kitchen
In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to innovative California-style pizza. Since then, CPK has launched what has become a global brand known for creative California cuisine. Today, CPK is approaching 300 restaurants in 15 countries and 218 cities around the world. Dedicated to a unique dining experience, CPK is now introducing its Next Chapter featuring reimagined menus, open kitchens, and unique renovations in all restaurants across the country. For more information on California Pizza Kitchen, visit cpk.com.

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Grubhub Teams Up With Snaps to Debut Food-Focused Emojis

Mmmoji Keyboard Adds Flavor to Diner Messages

NEW YORK, March 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company, today announced the launch of a keyboard app called mmmoji. Developed by Snaps, the mmmoji keyboard brings diners closer to the food they love by offering food-focused content via emojis, stickers, and GIFs.

The Grubhub emojis include lively images of words like Hangry, Hot, Tasty, Delish, and Fresh. Foodies will also have the chance to heat things up by sharing emojis of spicy foods like jalapeños and peppers.

“Grubhub aims to bring joy to all the moments that matter to our diners, on days of significance and those that are part of the everyday,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, CMO of Grubhub. “We are excited to work with the Snaps team to bring our diners a new, fun tool to celebrate the language of food.”

Snaps, the first end-to-end marketing platform for mobile messaging, is also behind some of the largest branded emoji keyboard campaigns for Burger King, Dove, Pepsi, Victoria’s Secret, MTV, WB, L’Oréal and Sony Music to name a few.

“We are thrilled to partner with Grubhub to help them bridge the gap between emojis and food,” said Christian Brucculeri, CEO of Snaps. “We believe messaging is an incredible opportunity for branding and commerce, and Grubhub is leading the way into this space by putting their brand and partners into their consumers’ conversations.”

The mmmoji keyboard is available for free on iOS by visiting, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-store/id1091378666?pt=446154&ct=press_grubhubkeyboard_201603&mt=8. Keep an eye out for the Android app; it’s coming soon!

About Snaps
Snaps is the mobile messaging solution for the world’s largest brands. Mobile Messaging is the next evolution of social media, adding a personalized layer to all customer touch points. At Snaps, our mission is to connect the world’s largest brands into the 250 billion conversations happening every day in mobile messaging apps. Snaps clients include Burger King, Viacom, Pepsi, L’Oréal, Unilever, and over 75 other brands as platform partners.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 40,000 restaurant partners in over 1,000 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.

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Grubhub Partners with the National Math and Science Initiative to Celebrate Pi Day and Fuel STEM Students for Success

Grubhub donates 3.14% of Pi Day promotion orders to support NMSI programs

CHICAGO, March 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Pi Day and support of STEM education, Grubhub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, is partnering with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) to fuel the next generation of STEM students. For all Grubhub orders placed today using the code PiDay at checkout, Grubhub will donate 3.14 percent to support NMSI programs, up to $40,000.

“Grubhub sees math and science education as essential to the future of the technology industry, and all the industries that shape our lives,” said Barbara Martin Coppola, Chief Marketing Officer, Grubhub. “Pi Day is a great opportunity to celebrate advances in this field of education, and recognize all the possibilities that lie ahead for the next generation.  We are excited to give back to such a worthwhile cause, with the help of our diners.”

NMSI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today’s classrooms with proven, effective programs that can be replicated nationwide. By providing training and support for teachers and students beginning in elementary school through college, NMSI programs have a lasting, positive impact on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. To date, NMSI’s programs have positively impacted more than one million students and 50,000 teachers at 800 high schools and 44 universities in 30 states coast to coast.

“We’re thrilled to work with Grubhub to spotlight the importance of rigorous math and science education for all students,” said Matthew Randazzo, CEO, NMSI. “With Grubhub’s generous support, we hope to empower even more students and teachers to excel in classrooms across the country.”

To explore all the local restaurants available for online ordering and delivery in your area, check out Grubhub.com. To learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit http://media.grubhub.com/.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 40,000 restaurant partners in over 1,000 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.

About National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)
NMSI, a nonprofit organization, was launched in 2007 by top leaders in business, education and science to transform education in the United States.  NMSI has received national recognition for training grade 3-12 teachers and improving student performance through the rapid expansion of highly successful programs: NMSI’s College Readiness Program, NMSI’s Laying the Foundation Teacher Training Program and NMSI’s UTeach Expansion Program. For more information, visit www.nms.org.

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Grubhub and Match Team Up to Show Why Sushi is the Best First-Date Cuisine

Data from Grubhub and Match reveals that ordering sushi on a first date increases the odds of a second date by 170 percent, adventurous sushi orders spike on Valentine’s Day.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery company, and Match, the world’s largest relationship company, have teamed up to play food Cupid. Their data reveals sushi as the best cuisine choice for people looking to secure a second date and that Americans make more adventurous sushi choices on Valentine’s Day. Additionally, data from Grubhub provides an in-depth look into America’s Valentine’s Day sushi ordering habits.

Prospective couples learn a great deal about one another through their menu ordering habits and restaurant recommendations during the early stages of dating. With this in mind, it made perfect sense for the leaders in the dating and food delivery categories to partner and point Cupid’s arrow in the right culinary direction this Valentine’s Day.

Single Americans should start practicing their chopsticks skills because Match’s sixth annual Singles in America survey reveals that ordering sushi on a first date increases the odds of a second date by an astounding 170 percent. After reviewing Grubhub’s food-order database, it became clear that Americans’ Valentine’s Day sushi meals are filled with more adventurous orders and fish choices than other days of the year.

“Food is a universal experience that brings people together and often elicits significant emotions,” said Sandra Glading, Grubhub spokesperson. “So it’s not surprising that choosing a particular food on a first date can impact someone’s chance for a second date – particularly when that food is such an easily shareable cuisine. We had a lot of fun looking at this data and are hoping it might even help romantic diners secure a second date!”

Ordering off of a sushi menu can be intimidating, especially when trying to impress. Grubhub has compiled key insights from past Valentine’s Day sushi orders to take some of the guesswork away from planning the perfect, palate-pleasing date night menu. The below findings, using data from 2015, reflect the preferences of over 40,000 restaurants and 1,000 U.S. cities.

Which Sushi Rolls Reign Supreme?

One popular Valentine’s Day sushi order is the unagi roll, made with broiled freshwater eel. Unagi is 127 percent more likely to be ordered on Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year. The garlic roll also enjoys a 90 percent spike on Valentine’s Day, in spite of concerns over kiss-worthy breath.

Americans like to experience more unique, exotic flavors on February 14. Below, Grubhub has identified some of the boldest sushi rolls found in Valentine’s Day sushi orders, including:

  • Dragon rolls (101 percent*)
  • Red dragon rolls (91 percent)
  • Caterpillar rolls (88 percent)
  • Rock and rolls (74 percent)
  • Cheese steak rolls (72 percent)
  • Godzilla rolls (61 percent)
  • Volcano rolls (56 percent)

*Percentage indicates increase in order volume on Valentine’s Day compared to 2015’s average order volume.

He Said, She Said:
Men and women have differing opinions when it comes to selecting sushi rolls for a meal. For example, data shows that women tend to be more veggie-centric than their male counterparts:

  • Women are 214 percent more likely than men to order the garden roll and 153 percent more likely to order the spicy crab roll on Valentine’s Day
  • Men play it safe with their sushi orders during a romantic Valentine’s Day meal, ordering spicy yellow tail and salmon skin rolls 71 and 63 percent more often than women, respectively
  • Cucumber avocado rolls are ordered by women 138 percent more often than men year-round
  • Mango avocado rolls are ordered by women 133 percent more often than men on a typical day

Regional Sushi Ordering Preferences:
No matter where you happen to live in the U.S., Grubhub identified the highest rated rolls and ordering preferences in a variety of key metro areas to ensure you can order for success.

  • Bostonians have some unique sushi preferences compared to other cities:
    • Hawaii rolls and caterpillar rolls are six times more commonly found in Boston orders than anywhere else in the country
    • Fire rolls and Alaskan rolls are five times more commonly found in Boston orders than anywhere else in the country
  • Chicagoans have more exotic preferences than other US cities:
    • The negi hamachi roll is ordered 25 times more frequently than anywhere else in the country
    • Chicago sushi-lovers order ebi tempura rolls 19 times more frequently than counterparts in other American cities
  • Denver eaters are 14 times more likely to include a mango roll in their sushi order than other Americans
  • On the west coast, Angelenos are 25 times more likely to include salmon sushi in their sushi orders
  • Miami locals are seven times more likely to order a salmon tempura roll than the rest of the country
  • New Yorkers have varied sushi cravings, both throughout the year and when Cupid is nearby:
    • Chicken tempura rolls and spinach rolls are 116 percent and 109 percent, respectively, more likely to appear on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year
    • Spicy tuna crunch rolls are 31 times more popular than anywhere else in the country
    • Peanut avocado rolls are 12 times more likely to be included in a sushi order than in other cities
  • What gets Philadelphians in the mood for love? Their own city!
    • Philadelphia rolls are 92 percent more likely to be ordered on Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year
  • San Franciscans tend to be trailblazers on the sushi ordering scene:
    • The lion king roll—which is essentially a California roll wrapped with salmon, baked, and topped off with a special house sauce—is ordered 144 times more often than the rest of the country
    • Salmon sashimi is ordered 24 times more often than anywhere else in the country
  • A sushi order in Washington D.C. is 35 times more likely to include a spicy crunchy shrimp roll than orders placed anywhere else in the country

To help spread the love, Grubhub and Match are encouraging couples to #OrderInToWin by snapping a photo of their “takeout date” for a chance to win $100 toward Grubhub, just in time for Valentine’s Day. All you have to do is: upload a photo of your takeout order for two, tag @Match and @GrubHub on Instagram and use the hashtag #OrderInToWin from now until Thursday, February 11 for a chance to qualify.

To learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit http://media.grubhub.com.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 40,000 restaurant partners in over 1,000 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.

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