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Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) have announced an expansion of their partnership, with Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen becoming the next Darden brand to test on-demand delivery. The pilot program is currently running in 10 Cheddar's restaurants, allowing customers to order delivery directly through the Cheddar's website and app, while Uber Direct manages deliveries through their national network.

This expansion follows the successful implementation of delivery services at Olive Garden. According to Chris Chang, Darden's Chief Information Officer, the company gained valuable insights from the initial Olive Garden pilot, and its success encouraged them to extend delivery services to Cheddar's. Cheddar's plans to expand the delivery service more widely across their system following a successful pilot phase.

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has announced a significant expansion of its grocery delivery service by partnering with FreshDirect, New York City's leading online fresh food grocer. This marks FreshDirect's first integration with a third-party delivery platform.

Through the Uber Eats app, NYC customers can now access FreshDirect's complete catalog of farm-fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, dairy products, and household essentials with same-day and on-demand delivery options, often within one hour. FreshDirect, established in 2002, is known for its direct relationships with local farmers and suppliers, delivering products up to seven days fresher than traditional grocery stores.

The partnership leverages Uber's delivery network and technology with FreshDirect's high-quality grocery selection. Customers can place orders through the Uber Eats app's grocery category, with Uber One members enjoying benefits like zero delivery fees on eligible orders.

Uber and Waymo have launched a partnership in Austin, Texas, allowing riders to be matched with Waymo's autonomous vehicles through the Uber app. The service covers 37 square miles of Austin, from Hyde Park to Downtown to Montopolis, with plans for future expansion.

Customers requesting UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric may be matched with a Waymo fully autonomous all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicle at no additional cost. Riders can opt in through their Ride Preferences settings to increase chances of matching with a Waymo vehicle.

The partnership emphasizes safety with 24/7 customer support and Waymo's extensive autonomous driving experience. The service will expand to Atlanta next, where employees are already testing autonomous trips. This collaboration aims to make transportation more affordable, sustainable, and accessible while combining Waymo's technology with Uber's established platform.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, marking its first year of GAAP profitability. The company added a record 28,000 net locations in 2024, reaching approximately 134,000 total locations, a 26% year-over-year increase.

Key financial highlights include: Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 34% to over $1.6 billion; Q4 net income was $33 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $111 million; Full year 2024 net income reached $19 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $373 million. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased 25% year-over-year to $42.2 billion in Q4.

For 2025, Toast expects non-GAAP subscription services and financial technology solutions gross profit of $1,745-1,765 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $510-530 million. The company also announced an expanded partnership with Uber and signed agreements with major restaurant groups including Ascent Hospitality Management.

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has announced that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 3. The session is scheduled for 2:35 PM PT (5:35 PM ET).

An audio webcast of the event will be accessible through Uber's investor relations website. The company, which started in 2010 with the goal of providing ride access at the touch of a button, has facilitated more than 58 billion trips to date. Uber continues to focus on its mission of creating opportunity through movement, developing products that help transport people, food, and things through cities.

1-800-Flowers.com (NASDAQ: FLWS) and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) have announced a strategic collaboration using Uber Direct's white-label delivery service to enhance nationwide floral delivery capabilities. The partnership, launched ahead of Valentine's Day, enables BloomNet's network of local florists to access Uber's delivery technology and driver network.

The collaboration addresses critical delivery challenges during peak holidays like Valentine's Day, when florists often face vehicle capacity limitations. Currently implemented across over 1,000 BloomNet network shops in the U.S., the service allows same-day delivery orders until 3 PM local time in most areas, extending to 6 PM in select markets.

BloomNet anticipates delivering approximately 24 million stems for Valentine's Day. The integration with Uber Direct enables florists using BloomNet's Business Management System (BMS) to dynamically dispatch, track, and fulfill same-day deliveries, particularly beneficial during holiday demand surges.

Uber (UBER) reported strong Q4 2024 results with significant growth across key metrics. Gross Bookings increased 18% year-over-year to $44.2 billion, while revenue grew 20% to $12.0 billion. The company achieved income from operations of $770 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 billion, up 44% year-over-year.

Monthly Active Platform Consumers reached 171 million, up 14% YoY, with daily trips averaging 33 million. The company's net income was $6.9 billion, including a $6.4 billion tax benefit. Both Mobility and Delivery segments showed strong performance, with Mobility revenue up 25% to $6.9 billion and Delivery revenue growing 21% to $3.8 billion.

For Q1 2025, Uber projects Gross Bookings growth of 17-21% YoY on a constant currency basis, targeting $42.0-43.5 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.79-1.89 billion. The company plans to be active in stock buybacks, having entered into a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase agreement in January 2025.

Uber Eats (NYSE: UBER) has announced a strategic partnership with Wegmans Food Markets to offer grocery delivery services. Starting January 2025, customers can order Wegmans' products through the Uber Eats app in Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., with New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware locations joining in February.

The partnership provides access to Wegmans' complete product range, including restaurant-quality meals, artisan breads, fresh produce, and specialty cheeses. Uber One members will receive $0 delivery fees and 5% discount on orders over $35, while new customers can enjoy up to 40% off orders of $60 or more until February 5th.

This collaboration aims to enhance customer convenience and accessibility to quality groceries, featuring group ordering capabilities, real-time tracking, and flexible delivery options through the Uber Eats platform.

Uber Eats (UBER) has announced a strategic partnership with The Home Depot (HD) to provide nationwide delivery services through the Uber Eats app. Starting January 22, 2025, customers can order Home Depot products from over 2,000 store locations for on-demand or scheduled delivery.

The collaboration enables users to browse and purchase various home improvement items, including tools, building materials, and gardening supplies directly through the Uber Eats platform. The service is designed to serve both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts, offering flexible delivery options to accommodate different schedules.

The partnership represents Uber's expansion into retail delivery services and complements Home Depot's existing e-commerce capabilities, including their same-day and next-day delivery services on homedepot.com. Customers can easily browse products, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time through the Uber Eats app.