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About Grubhub
Grubhub is an American online food ordering and delivery platform founded in 2004 by Matt Maloney and Mike Evans in Chicago. Once the dominant US food delivery platform, Grubhub pioneered the online food ordering category before being overtaken by DoorDash and Uber Eats. Grubhub was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway.com (now Just Eat) for $7.3 billion in 2021 and later sold to Wonder Group for approximately $650 million in 2024 — a dramatic fall reflecting its loss of market share from ~50% in 2018 to roughly 7% by 2024. Grubhub's key strength is its presence in New York City (where it was originally built) and Chicago, where it maintains strong restaurant relationships and market penetration. The platform partners with Amazon Prime to offer Grubhub+ free to Prime members, providing $0 delivery fees on eligible orders — a significant perk for Amazon customers. Grubhub has approximately 300,000 restaurant partners across 4,000 US cities. The platform historically focused on partnering with local independent restaurants rather than chain restaurants, differentiating it from DoorDash's chain-heavy model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grubhub free with Amazon Prime?
Yes — Amazon Prime members in the US can get Grubhub+ (normally $9.99/month) for free, which includes $0 delivery fees on eligible orders over $12+, 5% back in Grubhub+ rewards on pickup orders, and exclusive restaurant deals. To activate, go to Amazon Prime benefits and link your Grubhub account. This is one of the most valuable hidden benefits of Amazon Prime for frequent food delivery users.
Grubhub vs DoorDash: which has better restaurants?
It depends on location. In New York City and Chicago, Grubhub typically has better coverage of independent local restaurants. In most other US markets, DoorDash has broader restaurant selection with 600K+ partners vs Grubhub's 300K+. DoorDash also has more exclusive restaurant partnerships nationally. For NYC users, Grubhub (and Seamless, its NYC-branded app) remains competitive and offers the Amazon Prime benefit.
What happened to Grubhub?
Grubhub was once the dominant US food delivery platform but lost market share rapidly as DoorDash and Uber Eats invested heavily in driver supply and restaurant acquisition. Just Eat Takeaway acquired Grubhub for $7.3 billion in 2021 during the peak of pandemic delivery demand, but the business continued losing ground. In 2024, Just Eat sold Grubhub to Wonder Group (a Marc Lore food startup) for approximately $650 million — a massive write-down reflecting Grubhub's reduced market position.
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