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Food delivery apps supersized in recent years, but profits didn't

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Nov 30, 2022
Job cuts at DoorDash reflect a changing economy.
The market for food delivery apps boomed during the pandemic, but the "lifeline" they provided is no longer vital.
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NYC passes new protections for delivery app workers

by Kristin Schwab
Sep 23, 2021
DoorDash opposed the measures, which set standards for delivery distances and minimum payments per order.
Men on food delivery bikes are seen in Brooklyn in March 2020. New York City passed legislation aimed at protecting app-based food delivery workers on Thursday.
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DoorDash and Albertsons bet heavily on online grocery shopping

by Caroline Champlin
Jun 25, 2021
Grocery delivery became an overnight necessity for many during the pandemic, and it may be a habit that will stick.
DoorDash will be partnering with Albertsons to expand its grocery delivery sources.
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Uber makes food-delivery market move with purchase of Postmates

by Andy Uhler , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
Jul 6, 2020
The companies announced Monday that Uber will acquire Postmates for about $2.65 billion in an all-stock deal.
Food delivery is one area where business has been up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Food delivery apps may soon see even more consolidation

by Meghan McCarty Carino
May 13, 2020
That could mean higher prices for consumers, and for the restaurants that rely on the apps.
There are reports that Uber has made an offer to buy and take over Grubhub.
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How delivery apps are changing the restaurant industry

by Sam Harnett
Nov 19, 2018
"We have to adapt every single thing we do," one eatery owner says.
Sara Deseran and Joe Hargrave have made changes to their restaurant to adapt to third-party apps.
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