Sauce, a leading first-party ordering, delivery and retention platform for restaurants, has announced a strategic partnership with Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace. The collaboration will make Sauce a direct ordering and delivery partner available to Grubhub merchants, enabling restaurants to support direct sales while leveraging Grubhub's nationwide delivery network for fulfillment. The partnership was announced on NEWMEDIAWIRE.
Under the agreement, Sauce will power the customer-facing ordering and data tools, while Grubhub will connect merchants with drivers for reliable last-mile delivery fulfillment. This end-to-end solution aims to help restaurants drive more profitable customer relationships by combining Sauce's high-converting direct ordering platform with Grubhub's logistics infrastructure. Restaurants will be able to dispatch direct orders seamlessly through Grubhub's delivery and support network, maintaining control of their brand, customer relationships, and marketing through Sauce's platform and AI-powered tools.
The partnership comes as restaurants increasingly seek ways to build stronger direct channels while maintaining reliable delivery operations. Eligible restaurants will gain access to a range of benefits, including Sauce's high-converting branded online ordering platform, direct ordering websites optimized for mobile and SEO, integrated loyalty, marketing and AI-powered customer engagement tools, ownership of customer data and relationships, seamless delivery fulfillment powered by Grubhub's nationwide logistics network, and exclusive promotional opportunities and onboarding incentives.
"Restaurants deserve online order and delivery technology that grows their business, strengthens connections with their customers, and delivers a best-in-class ordering experience," said Li-ran Navon, CEO and Co-Founder of Sauce. "We're excited to partner with Grubhub to give restaurant operators a powerful direct ordering solution backed by one of the most trusted delivery networks in the industry. Together, we're making it easier for restaurants to support direct sales while building lasting customer loyalty."
Rachel Winkelman, Vice President, Enterprise Partnerships at Grubhub, also commented on the partnership: "We're excited to partner with Sauce to bring together direct ordering technology and delivery capabilities in a seamless experience for restaurants. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to helping restaurants support their business and better serve their customers. By combining Sauce's direct ordering technology with Grubhub's nationwide delivery network, we're providing merchants with an end-to-end solution that helps drive sales, streamline operations, and deliver a great customer experience."
The collaboration is significant for the restaurant industry, as it addresses the growing demand for direct ordering solutions that reduce reliance on third-party marketplaces and their associated commissions. By integrating Grubhub's delivery network with Sauce's ordering platform, restaurants can offer a seamless direct ordering experience while benefiting from Grubhub's logistics expertise. This can lead to increased profitability, stronger customer loyalty, and better control over brand and data. For more information, visit Sauce.
