On-Demand Food Delivery Trends

Chloe Lin
Chloe Lin
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

The on-demand food delivery space is packed with competition. I was doing research for a job interview in one if the key player in the industry, and got some takeaways.

Growing potential for food delivery online market

More variation on delivery model

Delivery companies like Postmates and Instacart are increasingly focusing on new categories, including alcohol delivery. Amazon is also beginning to offer beer and wine delivery in a growing number of cities.

More customer, higher frequency

In-house vs Third party delivery services

UberEATS has undoubtedly disrupted the food delivery space, in the same way Uber and Airbnb have shaken up the traditional business models of taxi firms and hotels

Delivery droids and other AI solutions

Robots will start delivering food to doorsteps - Postmates and DoorDash are testing delivery by robot with Starship Technologies..

DATA & UX

Data Analytics and user experience design will play important role and even more essential than product and strategy for companies and brands finding new niches within the industry.

Making data-driven decisions when it comes to strategy and putting the user above all else; these are the elements that will help a good food delivery brand become a great one.

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Chloe Lin

Analytics | SF

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