Grubhub Inc. is a leading American online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2004, Grubhub connects diners with local restaurants, offering a seamless experience for ordering meals via its website and mobile app. The company operates in over 3,200 U.S. cities, serving millions of users and partnering with thousands of restaurants.
Grubhub was founded by Matt Maloney and Mike Evans as a digital alternative to paper menus. The idea gained traction after winning first place in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’s New Venture Challenge in 2006. The company expanded rapidly, entering major markets like San Francisco and New York by 2007. Over the years, Grubhub grew through strategic acquisitions and product innovation, becoming a dominant player in the U.S. food delivery market.
Grubhub went public in April 2014, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GRUB until its acquisition in 2021.
Grubhub raised multiple rounds of venture capital funding:
Series E (2011): $50 million for expansion and acquisitions
In 2021, Grubhub was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway.com, a Dutch food delivery giant. In 2024, Just Eat sold Grubhub to Wonder Group Inc. for $650 million, marking a strategic shift in ownership
Grubhub’s platform includes:
Grubhub Direct: A commission-free storefront for restaurants
The platform supports both delivery and pickup, and offers flexible models for restaurants, including self-delivery and hybrid options.
Grubhub expanded its footprint through several acquisitions:
Eat24
These acquisitions helped Grubhub diversify its offerings, enter new markets, and enhance its technology stack.
Grubhub has embraced AI and automation, including:
Voice ordering and multi-language support, including Arabic
These innovations improve user experience, reduce operational costs, and enhance restaurant performance.
Grubhub promotes a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and customer-centricity. It supports local restaurants, emphasizes sustainability, and invests in technology to improve food access. The company values transparency, data privacy, and ethical business practices. It also engages in community initiatives and charitable programs through its Grubhub Community Relief Fund.
As of 2019, Grubhub had:
Presence in all 50 U.S. states
Grubhub serves a diverse user base, including urban professionals, students, families, and corporate clients. Its community engagement includes partnerships with universities, nonprofits, and local businesses.
