DoorDash Acquires Grubhub's Campus Dining Unit for $300M
DoorDash has agreed to purchase Grubhub’s campus dining division, formerly known as Tapingo, for $300 million. The deal is expected to close in early 2027 after regulatory approvals and will provide DoorDash with access to data from over 450 campuses where the service operates. In addition, DoorDash has invested $125 million into Wonder, Grubhub’s parent company, supporting its expansion plans that include physical locations, technology, robotics, and AI development. The acquisition allows DoorDash to expand beyond college campuses by leveraging Tapingo's existing platform for use in stadiums and hotels. For Wonder, the transaction offers a significant cash injection at a time when it is rapidly expanding across the U.S., having already quadrupled its physical locations since 2025. The company plans to open its first food hall in Texas next year after focusing on East Coast markets. Wonder has been aggressively acquiring businesses and raising capital, including $650 million this summer alone. It is also reportedly preparing for an IPO as soon as the following year.
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