538: Uber Eats Offers Dine-In Option

Episode 538 of the eCommerce Minute podcast, hosted by eCommerce Minute, titled "538: Uber Eats Offers Dine-In Option" was published on September 3, 2019 and runs 12 minutes.

September 3, 2019 ·12m · eCommerce Minute

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Summary

Uber Eats has begun to insert itself into the dine-in business. A new option in some cities lets you order your food ahead of time, go to the restaurant, then sit down inside to eat it.  Diners aren't charged for the service. Instead, restaurants pay a fee that varies from market to market, and customers can tip restaurant employees through the app. The feature is designed to allow restaurants to focus mainly on making food and providing top-notch service to customers.  The new Dine-In option is now available in some cities, including Austin, Dallas, Phoenix and San Diego. Also: We discuss food delivery options and their myriad fees and the ongoing chicken sandwich battle. Mentions: Uber Eats  Uber Eats Pool could make ordering food a whole lot cheaper  The Rise of the Virtual Restaurant 

Episode Description

Uber Eats has begun to insert itself into the dine-in business. A new option in some cities lets you order your food ahead of time, go to the restaurant, then sit down inside to eat it.

Diners aren't charged for the service. Instead, restaurants pay a fee that varies from market to market, and customers can tip restaurant employees through the app. The feature is designed to allow restaurants to focus mainly on making food and providing top-notch service to customers.

The new Dine-In option is now available in some cities, including Austin, Dallas, Phoenix and San Diego.

Also:

We discuss food delivery options and their myriad fees and the ongoing chicken sandwich battle.

Mentions:

Uber Eats Pool could make ordering food a whole lot cheaper

The Rise of the Virtual Restaurant

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