DoorDash operates a logistics platform that connects consumers with local merchants for on-demand delivery. The service, founded in 2013, links people to restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers. The company's core technology focuses on logistics and data-driven tools to manage the delivery network.
The DoorDash Platform facilitates the delivery of food, groceries, and everyday essentials. The scale of its operations is substantial, with over 500,000 merchant partners and hundreds of millions of deliveries completed in the last year. Its network spans more than 40 countries and thousands of cities worldwide.
Beyond its consumer-facing service, the platform supports local businesses by providing digital infrastructure and delivery capabilities. It also creates flexible earning opportunities for its delivery couriers, known as Dashers.