In a move that was telegraphed for more than a year, Waitr has officially become ASAP. The company announced it changed its name, embracing not just food delivery but its new “deliver anything” business model. According to a press release announcing the move, “ASAP’s new vision is delivering to consumers, same day, from any type …
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ASAP partners with FoodBoss to grow market visibility
Dive Brief: ASAP, formerly known as Waitr, has partnered with FoodBoss, an online food delivery search engine, the company said Tuesday. The agreement will increase ASAP’s access to new restaurant brands and boost its customer reach. This deal is ASAP’s first major partnership since its rebrand earlier in August, and aligns with the company’s expansion strategy. Dive Insight: …
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As stock price deadline looms, Waitr turns over more shares to New York hedge fund
A New York hedge fund has increased its stake in Waitr amid the Lafayette-based delivery service app’s attempts to shift its business strategies and find a more solid financial footing as its days on the stock market may be numbered. Luxor Capital Group bumped its ownership from about 10% to 17% through a debt-for-equity exchange, …
Waitr to expand with new name, delivery model
Waitr, a nine-year-old startup founded in Lake Charles as an online food delivery service, has announced a major expansion that will change its name and delivery model beyond restaurants. The company, now based in Lafayette, plans to rebrand to “ASAP” and deliver a much broader range of products to consumers from any type of business. …
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