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Uber Eats is a food delivery service that allows users to order food from restaurants in their area. It is a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc.
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is an American multinational ride-hailing company offering services that include peer-to-peer ridesharing, ride service hailing, food delivery, and a micromobility system with electric bikes and scooters.
Ghost kitchens, or as some might call them, dark kitchens, have been making waves in the restaurant industry. With the pandemic accelerating the demand for delivery, these virtual restaurants have become the lifeblood for many. Imagine a bustling kitchen without the traditional storefront solely focused on fulfilling online orders. Intrigued? […]
The introduction of meal delivery apps, including Uber Eats, GrubHub, and DoorDash, expanded e-commerce in the food industry and increased the size of the food delivery market.1 Over the last five years before the start of 2020, the delivery market had grown 300% faster than the dine-in market.2 As the […]
Ghost kitchens (also referred to as cloud, commissary, dark, delivery, or shadow kitchens) are delivery-only restaurants that, with therise of third-party delivery apps services like DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats, were already on an accelerated growth trajectory even before the crisis. Their offering to restauranteurs was simple; they provided a […]
The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of delivery and takeout. In this new landscape, ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants are emerging as a powerful new force. What are ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants? Why are ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants becoming popular? The challenges […]
The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of delivery and takeout. In this new landscape, ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants are emerging as a powerful new force. What are ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants? Ghost kitchens (also sometimes called “dark kitchens” or “cloud kitchens”) are […]
Food delivery apps DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub have sued New York City over a new law that would require them to pay their drivers a minimum wage of $15 per hour. The law passed in December 2022 is set to go into effect on May 1, 2023. The Law […]
Domino’s Pizza and Uber have announced a new partnership allowing customers to order Domino’s pizzas through the Uber Eats app. The partnership will begin in four pilot markets in the United States and expand to more markets in the coming months. Why the Partnership? There are a few reasons why […]
Wienerschnitzel, the largest hot dog chain in the U.S., uses ghost kitchens to test new markets and expand its footprint. Ghost kitchens are delivery-only facilities that operate without a storefront or dine-in option. They allow restaurants to save on rent, labor, and overhead costs and reach more customers through online […]
Uber Eats is conducting two pilot projects simultaneously in Los Angeles, using self-driving delivery robots from Serve Robotics and Motional. The aim is to test what customers and merchants want and to learn what makes sense for scaling up the technology. Customers within the test zones can choose whether they […]
Uber has announced updates to its Shop and Pay feature to address issues commonly raised by delivery workers. The quality, launched last year, allows drivers to opt-in to receive grocery and other retail shopping trips before dropping off orders. The aim is to follow the model of Instacart, the grocery […]