Grubhub piloting drone delivery from Wonder location
An online delivery platform owned by Wonder is expanding its testing of automated technologies.
Grubhub is testing the Dexa drone delivery service for customers ordering from Wonder’s Green Brook, N.J. location. Wonder, the delivery-focused restaurant company founded by former Walmart executive Marc Lore, acquired Grubhub from Netherlands-based global online delivery conglomerate JustEatTakeaway.com for $650 million in November 2024.
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Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2026, eligible customers within a 2.5-mile delivery radius of Wonder's Green Brook location can order Wonder through the Grubhub app and opt for drone delivery, which is intended to arrive faster than traditional delivery methods, at no additional cost beyond standard delivery and service fees.
The three-month program will test the integration of aerial technology within Grubhub's existing marketplace platform and mark the first time Grubhub and Wonder are bringing drone delivery to its customers., as well as the first usage of drones for commercial food delivery in the state of New Jersey.
In October 2025, Wonder launched a robot delivery pilot for customers ordering from Wonder's Jersey City location. Through Wonder's multi-restaurant model, customers are able to choose from 15 concepts for drone delivery, all prepared to order within a single location.
"Our partnership with Dexa represents a major step forward in Grubhub's commitment to delivery innovation," said Abhishek P.J. Poykayil, senior VP of customer delivery operations at Wonder and Grubhub. "By connecting Grubhub's marketplace expertise, Wonder's innovative mealtime platform, and Dexa's expansive drone technology, we're proud to introduce a faster and more efficient way for New Jersey diners to experience food delivery without compromising safety or reliability."
The program features Dexa's DE-2020, a fully automated delivery aircraft designed to transport goods directly to customers' homes. Before each flight, Dexa's trained flight crews verify that all items are packaged correctly and secured in accordance with operational and food‑safety standards. During delivery, the drone places orders on the ground using a controlled tether system.
Deliveries follow approved flight paths designed to prioritize safety and minimize noise and disruption to surrounding communities. The workflow is designed to be seamless, with delivery tracking, customer communication, and support managed through the Grubhub platform.
Customers and workers can access real‑time GPS tracking, estimated arrival notifications, and order confirmations, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience from start to finish.
"Consumers want delivery that's faster and more reliable – and this collaboration shows what's possible when industry innovators come together," said Beth Flippo, CEO of Dexa. "This service is a glimpse into the future of how autonomous technology will help restaurants and retailers serve customers at a completely new level."
Part of Wonder, Grubhub features over 415,000 retailers in more than 4,000 U.S. cities.
