Grubhub Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Hometown Chicago and Across the Country

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Grubhub is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of events and promotions. The company, which started in Chicago in 2004, has grown to serve nearly 100 million customers through 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery partners.

Key highlights include:

• A '20 Years of Deals' event offering 20,000 free items from popular restaurants like Taco Bell, Wendy's, and McDonald's
• Up to 20% off orders from various restaurants and convenience stores
• A Chicago City Council resolution recognizing Grubhub's contributions
• A new Driver Community Grant Program
• A Chicago Food Fest in September
• An employee giving campaign supporting nonprofits

CEO Howard Migdal emphasized the company's evolution from digitizing menus to delivering a wide range of items to customers' doorsteps.

Marking 20 years of opening doors for merchants and customers, Grubhub is celebrating with a series of epic deals, giveback programs, and community events.

CHICAGO, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since Grubhub opened its doors in Chicago in 2004, it has helped restaurants across the country open their doors to new diners and empowered diners to explore new cuisines. As Grubhub celebrates its 20th anniversary, the milestone is marked by honoring the 375,000 merchants, 200,000 delivery partners, and 2,400 employees that helped the business serve nearly 100 million customers over the past two decades.

To kick off anniversary festivities, Grubhub is launching a 2-week event, 20 Years of Deals, providing customers some of the best offers yet. Starting today until July 30, Grubhub customers can indulge in exclusive high-value offers featuring 20,000 FREE items* from some of the most-loved national restaurants such as Taco Bell, Wendy's, Panera, Pizza Hut, Popeyes, and McDonald's. Adding to the party, several other restaurants and convenience stores will offer up to 20 percent off of orders.

20 Years of Deals
Below are some of the most exciting deals, with more offers available to Grubhub customers. Visit about.grubhub.com/opening-doors to see full terms and conditions and offers.

• Taco Bell (July 17) – 20K Free Cantina Chicken Quesadillas on orders $20+
• Wendy's (July 19) – 20K Free 10 PC Nuggets on orders $20+
• Panera (July 21) – 20K Free Mac & Cheeses on orders $25+
• Pizza Hut (July 24) – 20K Free 6" Personal Pan Pizzas on orders $25+
• Popeyes (July 26) – 20K Free Chicken Sandwiches on orders $20+
• McDonald's (July 28) – 20K Free Big Macs on orders $15+

"Grubhub started 20 years ago as a business that helped restaurants digitize their menus to reach more diners online. Today, we help millions of customers get whatever they want, whenever they want it, delivered right to their doorstep," said Howard Migdal, chief executive officer, Grubhub. "This year, we're not just celebrating this milestone by recognizing what we have accomplished but we're also showing our gratitude to the people who made it possible – our merchant partners, couriers, diners, and employees – and looking ahead to the exciting things to come in Grubhub's future."

Over the next several months, Grubhub will keep the festivities going with a variety of activities – big and small – to continue saying thank you to its merchant and delivery partners, customers, and employees. Keep an eye out for…

• Chicago City Council Resolution: In July, the Chicago City Council is expected to honor Grubhub with a resolution, recognizing its significant contribution to the local economy and role in shaping the food delivery industry.
• Driver Community Grant Program: In August, Grubhub will launch a new grant program, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, to help top delivery partners support the nonprofits that contribute positively to their communities.
• Chicago Food Fest: In September, Grubhub will host a food festival at Chicago's Daley Plaza to celebrate the small business restaurants that make up the company's hometown food scene – while also treating customers to a free lunch experience.
• Employee Giving Campaign: This fall, Grubhub will engage employees in giving to nonprofits that align with the company's impact focus areas – helping close the hunger gap, creating more opportunities for people in the hospitality industry, and supporting independent restaurants – an initiative made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund.

For the remainder of 2024, Grubhub plans to continue sharing details about its celebration of 20 years of opening doors, and how everyone can join the party.

About Grubhub
Grubhub opened its doors in Chicago in 2004, founded on the belief that it could create opportunities for local businesses to grow by connecting food from the best restaurants with the people who love it most. Over the past two decades, Grubhub has supported two billion orders and served nearly 100 million consumers while providing delivery partners with opportunities to earn. Today, Grubhub is a part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), featuring 375,000 restaurant, convenience, and grocery merchants in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

*Terms and conditions apply to all offers. Additional fees (including service fees) apply to orders. Limited quantities (expect high demand), available while supplies last. See lp.grubhub.com/20thlegal for full offer terms. For more information on our 20th anniversary celebrations, visit about.grubhub.com/opening-doors.

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FAQ

What is Grubhub offering for its 20th anniversary celebration?

Grubhub is offering a '20 Years of Deals' event with 20,000 free items from popular restaurants like Taco Bell and McDonald's, and up to 20% off orders from various restaurants and convenience stores.

When did Grubhub start and how many customers has it served?

Grubhub started in Chicago in 2004 and has served nearly 100 million customers over the past two decades.

How many merchants and delivery partners does Grubhub work with?

Grubhub works with 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery partners.

What community initiatives is Grubhub launching for its 20th anniversary?

Grubhub is launching a Driver Community Grant Program, hosting a Chicago Food Fest, and organizing an employee giving campaign to support nonprofits.

How is the Chicago City Council recognizing Grubhub's 20th anniversary?

The Chicago City Council is expected to honor Grubhub with a resolution recognizing its significant contribution to the local economy and role in shaping the food delivery industry.