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DoorDash is a popular food delivery service app and website that connects customers with local and national restaurants. It was founded in 2013 by four Stanford University students—Tony Xu, Evan Moore, Andy Fang, and Stanley Tang. DoorDash has grown rapidly since its inception and now operates in over 4,000 cities across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
**Service and Offerings**
The platform enables users to browse a wide variety of restaurants and food options, place orders easily using the clean and user-friendly interface, and track their delivery in real-time via GPS. The service is known for its quick delivery times, partnering with independent contractors known as "Dashers" to transport the food.
**Pricing**
DoorDash makes its revenue through delivery fees, service fees, and special promotions. App users can also subscribe to the DashPass program for a monthly fee to enjoy reduced delivery fees on qualifying orders from select restaurants.
**Advancements**
As part of its commitment to innovation, DoorDash introduced "Project DASH" – an initiative aimed at reducing waste by donating excess food from partner restaurants to those in need. In addition, DoorDash has also explored emerging technology such as drone delivery for future expansion of their services.
**Competition**
DoorDash faces competition from other food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates. Despite this competition, DoorDash remains one of the leaders in the industry thanks to its widespread availability and strong partnerships with restaurant chains.
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