DoorDash was founded in 2013 by four Stanford University students who wanted to make it easier for people to get food delivered to their homes. DoorDash’s platform allows customers to browse menus and place orders from local restaurants using their website or mobile app. The company partners with restaurants to provide a delivery service, using a network of delivery drivers to pick up and deliver orders to customers. DoorDash operates in over 4,000 cities in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and has become one of the largest food delivery services in the world.ALSO READ:Top 5 Food Delivery Apps In USA
Doordash Facts and Figures
Here are some key facts and figures about DoorDash:
DoorDash was founded in 2013 by four Stanford University students: Tony Xu, Stanley Tang, Andy Fang, and Evan Moore.
As of Q4 2021, DoorDash had 8.5 million active customers and over 500,000 merchants on its platform.
In 2020, DoorDash’s revenue was $2.9 billion, up from $885 million in 2019.
In December 2020, DoorDash went public, with an initial public offering (IPO) that valued the company at $72 billion.
DoorDash offers a variety of delivery options, including food delivery, grocery delivery, and alcohol delivery (where legally allowed).
In addition to its delivery services, DoorDash offers several additional services for merchants, including marketing and analytics tools.
DoorDash has faced criticism for its treatment of delivery drivers and the fees it charges merchants.
In 2020, DoorDash announced a $200 million fund to help support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of Q4 2021, DoorDash had 1.8 million delivery drivers (known as “Dashers”) on its platform.