Just Eat Takeaway Sells Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650 Million
The sale marks Just Eat's strategic exit from the U.S. market, concluding a challenging investment period.
- Just Eat Takeaway sold Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650 million, a significant markdown from the $7.3 billion purchase price in 2020.
- The transaction includes $150 million in cash and $500 million in assumed debt, with completion expected in early 2025 pending regulatory approval.
- Wonder Group, led by former Walmart executive Marc Lore, plans to integrate Grubhub into its food service platform to enhance its offerings.
- The sale aims to improve Just Eat's financial position and allow the company to focus on markets where it holds a competitive advantage.
- Grubhub struggled to compete in the U.S. market, holding only 8% of consumer spending in food delivery compared to DoorDash's 67% and Uber Eats' 23%.