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DoorDash

🌎 doordash.com

DoorDash is a technology and logistics company based in San Francisco, California, focused on empowering local economies through its delivery services. Originally known for food delivery, DoorDash is expanding its offerings to include a wide range of goods, aiming to become a go-to platform for all types of deliveries. The company values rapid growth, innovation, and empathy towards its users, including Dashers, Merchants, and Customers.

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Updates as of Oct 07, 2024

• DoorDash Canada has partnered with Gusto 54 Restaurant Group to offer delivery from popular Toronto restaurants like PAI and Gusto 101, with a promotion of 40% off orders over $20 until October 27.
• On October 3, DoorDash launched new omnichannel ad solutions for Enterprise Restaurants and CPG Partners, including Ads Manager, Offsite solutions, and Sponsored Brands, with a partnership with Skai to enhance flexibility.
• DoorDash launched a new Ads Manager for Enterprise Restaurants platform, with Chipotle, Sweetgreen, and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse as initial partners, and added offsite capabilities and sponsored brand placements for CPG brands.
• DoorDash has introduced a 'regulatory response fee' in British Columbia, effective October 1, to offset increased operating costs due to new gig work regulations, adding $0.99 to restaurant delivery orders and up to $2.99 for other deliveries.
• DoorDash partners with Marcone to provide same-day delivery for HVAC, appliance, plumbing, and pool/spa parts, achieving a 99.9% successful delivery rate.

• On October 1, 2024, DoorDash launched the DoorDash Commerce Platform to provide local businesses with new tools to enhance their operations.
• On September 30, DoorDash announced the expansion of SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to new merchants, increasing access to groceries for over 1.8 million consumers using the platform.
• DoorDash is offering 50,000 free coffees in Sydney and Melbourne from October 7 to 21 to support small businesses.
• DoorDash has developed a new Deep Learning ML model architecture that improves ETA predictions by 20%.

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