Olo Inc. - OLO STOCK NEWS

Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) announced the completion of its acquisition of Wisely Inc. on November 4, 2021. The deal, valued at approximately $187 million, included $77 million in cash and 3.69 million shares of Olo's Class A common stock. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Olo's service offerings by integrating Wisely's customer intelligence platform, which focuses on personalizing guest experiences and maximizing customer lifetime value. The acquisition is expected to bolster Olo's digital transformation efforts in the restaurant industry.

Olo (NYSE:OLO) has integrated Uber Direct into its delivery solution, Dispatch, enhancing delivery capabilities for restaurants. This collaboration follows Uber's previous integrations with Olo and aims to expand into the growing alcohol delivery market. The integration enables restaurants to optimize delivery options based on pricing, timing, and service quality.

Uber's extensive courier network will support Olo's restaurant partners, promoting increased operational efficiency in response to rising demand for off-premise dining.

Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO) will report its third quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results after the U.S. markets close on November 9, 2021. Following this announcement, a conference call will take place on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial outcomes and guidance. Olo is a key player in on-demand commerce for the restaurant industry, supporting over 400 restaurant brands with its SaaS platform, enhancing their digital sales and customer relationships.

Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) announced its acquisition of Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence platform for restaurants, for approximately $187 million. The deal, comprising $77 million in cash and $110 million in Olo's Class A common stock, is expected to close in Q4 2021. This acquisition aims to enhance Olo's digital solutions, enabling restaurant brands to improve guest relationships and drive customer lifetime value through personalized experiences. Wisely's integration is anticipated to expand Olo's product offerings and streamline digital transformation for its clients.

Waitr Holdings Inc. (WTRH) has expanded its partnership with Olo Inc. (OLO) by joining Olo's Dispatch network. This collaboration allows Waitr, along with Bite Squad and Delivery Dudes, to receive delivery requests directly from restaurant websites and apps. The system optimizes delivery options and service providers based on various criteria. This enhancement builds on their existing partnership with Olo Rails, improving order accuracy and operational efficiency for restaurant partners. CEO Carl Grimstad emphasized that this alliance enhances Waitr's access to new restaurants across multiple markets.

Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO), a leader in on-demand commerce, has announced participation by CEO Noah Glass and CFO Peter Benevides in the Piper Sandler Global Technology Conference. This event highlights Olo's role in the restaurant industry's digital transformation, managing millions of orders daily through its SaaS platform. The conference presentation will be available for replay on Olo's investor relations website. Olo enables over 400 restaurant brands to enhance digital sales with robust integrations, maximizing profitability and strengthening direct consumer relationships.

The restaurant consulting firm 5&5 has announced a partnership with Olo (NYSE: OLO), a leading on-demand commerce platform for restaurants. This collaboration aims to enhance brand support by providing best-in-class solutions in strategy consulting, project implementation, and POS technical management. Both companies will work closely to improve the digital experience for shared clients, transforming the industry by optimizing off-premise strategies. 5&5 currently supports over 36 restaurant brands, generating more than $500 million in annual sales.

Olo (NYSE: OLO) has announced a partnership with Grubhub (NASDAQ: GRUB) to integrate digital orders into the POS of thousands of restaurants using Olo Rails. This integration aims to enhance order accuracy, streamline workflows, and eliminate the need for multiple digital tablets in kitchens. The collaboration comes amid a surge in digital and delivery orders, aiming to improve operational efficiency and financial performance for restaurants. Grubhub's VP stated that the integration will provide a reliable ordering process for restaurant staff and enhance the dining experience for customers.

Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO) reported strong financial results for Q2 2021, with a 48% year-over-year revenue increase to $35.9 million. Platform revenue surged 53% to $34.5 million, while gross profit reached $28.5 million (80% of total revenue). However, the company faced an operating loss of $(2.4) million and a net loss of $(2.4) million compared to a profit last year. Active locations grew 30% to approximately 74,000, and the average revenue per unit increased 13% to $486. Olo anticipates Q3 2021 revenue between $36.0 million and $36.5 million.