About ezCater
ezCater connects businesses with over 100,000 restaurants for catering services through a digital marketplace. The platform allows companies to order food for various needs, such as employee meals, meetings, and events, accommodating different group sizes, dietary requirements, and budgets. Businesses can easily navigate the platform to find and order food, while ezCater earns revenue by charging a commission on each order. Unique features include simplified expense reporting, monthly invoicing, tax-exempt ordering, and 24/7 customer support. The goal of ezCater is to streamline the catering process for businesses, making it easier to manage food orders and enhance the overall experience.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$422MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Wellness Program
Risks
Increased competition from new catering programs by chains like Perkins and Taco John's.
Competitors' AI-based order engines challenge ezCater's 'Smart Ordering' feature.
Rapid expansion of third-party platforms pressures ezCater's pricing strategies.
Differentiation
ezCater connects businesses with over 100,000 restaurants for diverse catering options.
The platform offers flexible food programs for hybrid work environments and fluctuating headcounts.
ezCater provides additional services like expense reporting, invoicing, and 24/7 customer support.
Upsides
Partnerships with brands like Crumbl and Taco John's boost brand recognition and acquisition.
'Smart Ordering' feature enhances customer experience and operational efficiency with AI-driven solutions.
Growing demand for health-conscious options expands market reach with partners like KYKUS Mediterranean Grill.
Funding
Total raised$422.00 M
Latest valuation$1.60 B
StageSERIES_D
LATE VC
5/31/2018$100
$700.00 MSERIES C
9/30/2015$28
$140.00 MEARLY VC
3/31/2014$4
$20.00 MSEED
9/30/2011$1
$3.15 M