Uber has agreed to acquire American workplace catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion in cash, expanding its food delivery ambitions into corporate meals and group orders. The companies announced the agreement on Tuesday, October 6. Completion remains subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.
The proposed acquisition would connect ezCater’s catering expertise with Uber Eats and Uber for Business. ezCater offers access to more than 140,000 restaurants across the United States. The companies expect the combination to generate larger restaurant orders and additional earning opportunities for delivery couriers.
ezCater helps organisations arrange food for meetings, events and regular employee meal programmes. Businesses can manage budgets, payments and expenses through its platform. Its services also accommodate different dietary requirements and spending limits, allowing employers to coordinate meals across teams.
The platform generated more than $2.5 billion in gross bookings over the preceding 12 months, with annual growth in the high teens. Average orders exceeded $400. The companies said ezCater was profitable on an adjusted operating-income basis and expected the acquisition to improve Uber’s margins.
Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi described catering as a substantial revenue opportunity for restaurants. ezCater chief executive Nihad Rahman welcomed the agreement as a way to extend the company’s reach. Both executives pointed to opportunities to bring workplace catering to a wider customer base.
Boston-based ezCater was founded in 2007 by Stefania Mallett and Briscoe Rodgers. The company faced disruption during the pandemic before shifting its focus towards hybrid workplaces and industries requiring employees to work onsite. Rahman became chief executive in May 2025 after previously serving as chief financial officer.
The companies expect the transaction to close in the coming months. Regulatory clearance and the remaining closing requirements will determine when the acquisition can proceed. The agreement positions workplace catering as another channel for Uber’s expansion beyond individual meal deliveries.
