DoorDash buys Grubhub campus unit for $300M
DoorDash will continue to expand Grubhub’s former campus dining operations, and Wonder will use money from the deal and an investment to sustain growth.
DoorDash has acquired Grubhub's campus dining operations for $300 million. This move allows DoorDash to further expand the former campus dining program, now known as Tapingo, which is operational at more than 450 college campuses. The deal will give DoorDash valuable data and new touchpoints with young consumers. Grubhub's campus dining program, which lets students order meals and pay using campus dining dollars, will be integrated into DoorDash's services.
Furthermore, DoorDash plans to extend Tapingo's technology stack to stadiums, hotels, and other venues. For Wonder, the food hall and tech company, the acquisition provides the necessary capital to fuel its rapid expansion. Wonder has opened 157 locations on the East Coast since 2025 and is set to launch its first food hall in Texas later this year.
This acquisition forms part of Wonder's series of major deals, including the $103 million purchase of Blue Apron in 2023 and the $650 million investment in Grubhub last year. Wonder is currently preparing for an IPO expected to happen next year. DoorDash's investment in Wonder also implies significant backing from one of its major competitors in the third-party delivery market.
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