DoorDash will acquire Wonder’s Grubhub Campus Dining unit for $300 million and invest $125 million more in Wonder’s Series D, totaling $425 million. Wonder, led by Marc Lore, is expanding its ghost-kitchen platform and has grown to 157 locations, with Texas expansion planned for 2027. The deal could boost DoorDash’s campus-oriented revenue and engagement while extending Wonder’s footprint across colleges, stadiums, and hotels.
Walmart will start delivering Dunkin' items from its stores via Walmart Restaurant Delivery and plans to expand to roughly 10,000 Dunkin locations outside Walmart stores over the next year. Industry observers see this as a direct challenge to DoorDash and Uber Eats, leveraging Walmart's store density to attach low-ticket food orders to grocery baskets and boost overall app usage.
Walmart will begin delivering Dunkin items through its app, initially at 150 locations and expanding to most of the 10,000 Dunkin sites in the US. The plan broadens Walmart’s delivery scope beyond in-store Spark orders, potentially shifting Dunkin-related volumes away from DoorDash and Uber Eats. In a crowded market, Walmart’s scale and gig-network could influence near-term order mix and competition dynamics.
DoorDash shareholders approved reincorporation in Nevada, moving from Delaware. The company argues Nevada’s statute-based system offers more predictable governance and could reduce litigation risk. The shift may enhance long-term valuation if execution remains solid and improves access to capital.
DoorDash projected higher third-quarter gross order value and core profit than analysts expected, citing durable demand for food, grocery, and convenience deliveries. The upbeat guidance follows a beat on the prior quarter and signals improving monetization. If demand remains resilient, the stock could see near-term upside as investors reprice growth potential.
DoorDash has secured FAA Part 135 certification to operate its own drone-delivery service, DoorDash Air, planned to begin commercial runs in fall 2026. The move builds on existing Wing partnerships while DoorDash Labs develops the full delivery stack and autonomous routing. The initiative could improve delivery speed and network resilience, potentially enhancing margins and competitive positioning over the long term.
