Wonder Acquires Tastemade

Wonder Acquires Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com

November 13, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Wonder, the delivery-first food hall and mealtime platform founded by Marc Lore, will acquire Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for an enterprise value of $650 million (including $500 million of senior notes and $150 million cash). The acquisition will integrate Grubhub’s large marketplace and logistics network into Wonder’s app to accelerate Wonder’s ‘super app for mealtime’ strategy; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2025 and Jefferies served as Wonder’s financial advisor.

Wonder Group Acquires Blue Apron for $13.00 per Share

November 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Wonder Group, founded by Marc Lore, has completed its acquisition of Blue Apron for $13.00 per share (approximately $103 million equity value), taking the meal-kit pioneer private following a tender offer and subsequent merger. Blue Apron will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wonder and will be integrated into Wonder’s mealtime “super app,” expanding Wonder’s offering to include Blue Apron meal kits and Heat & Eat options while continuing Blue Apron’s nationwide operations.

Wonder (Grubhub) Acquires Claim, a Restaurant Rewards App

January 20, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Wonder, the parent company of Grubhub, has acquired Claim, a restaurant rewards app that offers automatic cash-back incentives and a merchant dashboard for promotions and performance tracking. The acquisition will integrate Claim's guest acquisition and retention tools into Grubhub's merchant network, beginning with availability in New York City and a nationwide rollout planned for 2026.

Static Media Acquires TheTakeout.com from G/O Media

March 26, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Static Media has acquired TheTakeout.com, a food-focused digital publication founded in 2016, from G/O Media. The acquisition expands Static Media’s portfolio of food brands (including Tasting Table, Daily Meal and Mashed) and reinforces its strategy to grow its food vertical and audience reach.

Amazon.com, Inc. Acquires Wondery

January 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Amazon.com, Inc. has acquired podcast studio Wondery in a deal reported to be valued at approximately $300 million. Wondery founder Hernan Lopez will step down after closing and COO Jen Sargent will lead the company as Amazon integrates the studio to expand its podcast and audio content capabilities.

Marquee Brands Acquires Majority Stake in America's Test Kitchen

February 2, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Marquee Brands has acquired a controlling majority stake in America's Test Kitchen (ATK), adding the culinary media company — including Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country — to its home and culinary portfolio. The founding shareholders and existing owners will remain investors in the business, and Marquee has appointed Dan Suratt as CEO to help grow ATK across media and commerce channels.