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Grubhub scores 4/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Grubhub is a mature-but-declining food delivery player with brand equity and scale, now under private ownership positioning for cost discipline and niche market focus. Since 2015, Grubhub has steadily lost market share, declining from a high of 70 percent to less than 15 percent. While the acquisition by Wonder adds new.

What is Grubhub's industry? Grubhub (grubhub.com) operates in Food Delivery Services. AskCyborg classifies Grubhub under Food Delivery Services in its company registry.

Grubhub operates an online food delivery platform with 24.6 million active users and partnerships with over 300,000 restaurants in 4,000 cities. The company was sold for an enterprise value of USD650 million in March ...

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Grubhub is a mature-but-declining food delivery player with brand equity and scale, now under private ownership positioning for...

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Industry Food Delivery Services
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 21, 2026
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Grubhub Overview

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Grubhub operates an online food delivery platform with 24.6 million active users and partnerships with over 300,000 restaurants in 4,000 cities. The company was sold for an enterprise value of USD650 million in March 2026 to Wonder Group, transitioning from a public company traded under ticker GRUB to a private subsidiary.

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Grubhub holds less than 15 percent US market share, behind DoorDash and Uber Eats, reflecting significant competitive pressure in the low-margin food delivery market. The company earns revenue mainly from restaurant commissions, delivery fees, and premium placement in search results, with additional income from its Grubhub Plus subscription plan.

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Grubhub competes directly with DoorDash and Uber Eats in a low-margin food delivery market, holding less than 15% US market share compared to its historical dominance. The US market has become increasingly unprofitable for food delivery operators, favoring larger, diversified platforms.

Industry Context

Grubhub operates in Food Delivery Services.

Key facts

Founded: 2004 · Headquarters: Chicago, US · Employees: 2,841 · Revenue: $2.1B (2023)

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  • Ownership transition (March 2026): Grubhub moved from Just Eat Takeaway (public, European-focused) to Wonder Group (PE-backed, US-focused), signaling a strategic reorientation toward operational efficiency over rapid growth
  • Market share erosion: Grubhub's collapse from 70% to <15% US share reflects sustained competitive disadvantage against DoorDash and Uber Eats despite 24.6M active users
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Recent developments

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  • March 2026Just Eat Takeaway completed sale of Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650 million enterprise value
  • November 2024Just Eat Takeaway announced intent to sell Grubhub, valuing it 91% below the $7.3 billion acquisition price paid in 2020
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DoorDashLeading US food delivery platform with largest market share→Uber EatsIntegrated delivery service leveraging Uber's platform ecosystem→WonderDelivery-focused restaurant operator and current Grubhub parent company→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Grubhub do?+
Grubhub operates an online food delivery platform with 24.6 million active users and partnerships with over 300,000 restaurants in 4,000 cities. The company was sold for an enterprise value of USD650 million in March ...
What is Grubhub's Cyborg Score?+
Grubhub has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Grubhub's main competitors?+
Named competitors include DoorDash, Uber Eats, Wonder. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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