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Waitr Inc.
eCommerce & Marketplaces · Lake Charles, United States · Founded 2013
On-demand restaurant delivery and carryout platform MoreLess
Waitr is a dynamic startup operating in the food delivery market. The company provides a platform that connects customers with local restaurants, offering the convenience of carryout and delivery services. Users can browse a variety of restaurants, view photographed menus, pay securely, and track their orders in real-time. This service is particularly appealing to busy individuals and families looking for a convenient way to enjoy their favorite meals without leaving their homes.
Waitr primarily serves three types of clients: customers seeking food delivery, restaurants looking to expand their customer base, and drivers interested in flexible work opportunities. The company operates in the highly competitive food delivery market, which includes well-known players like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
The business model of Waitr revolves around a commission-based system. Restaurants pay a fee to be listed on the platform and a percentage of each order placed through the app. Additionally, customers may pay delivery fees, and drivers earn money through delivery fees and tips. This multi-sided platform ensures that all stakeholders—customers, restaurants, and drivers—benefit from the service.
Waitr generates revenue through several streams. The primary source is the commission from restaurant partners. Secondary sources include delivery fees from customers and potential advertising revenue from promotions and featured listings on the app. This diversified revenue model helps Waitr maintain financial stability and growth potential.
In summary, Waitr is a food delivery service that connects customers with local restaurants, offering a convenient and efficient way to enjoy meals at home. The company serves customers, restaurants, and drivers, operating in the competitive food delivery market with a commission-based business model.
Keywords: food delivery, local restaurants, carryout, delivery service, real-time tracking, secure payment, commission-based, flexible work, customer convenience, market competition.
Company overview
Waitr Inc. company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Lake Charles, United States
- Employees
- 1,051
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.2
- Investment activity
- 5 companies · latest Aug 2021
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Waitr Inc. funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | May 2018 | $308M | $308M | Landcadia Holdings | — |
| CONVERTIBLEEquity / VC | Sep 2017 | $10M | — | Innovation Catalyst | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2017 | $10M | $40M | Undisclosed | — |
| IPO✓Exit | Aug 2016 | $9.7M | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Growth signals
Waitr Inc. website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Waitr Inc. is 200 monthly website visits, down 88.2% over the last three months. Waitr Inc.'s team declined 12.9% over the past year.
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Capital deployed
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Investors
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