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Associated Press
29-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
King Grub Announces Game-Changing Delivery Service, Offering Significant Savings for Restaurants and Increased Earnings for Delivery Drivers
King Grub launches a food delivery service that, on average, saves restaurants $60,000 or more annually on commission fees while increasing driver earnings. United States, June 29, 2025 -- King Grub Unveils a Cost-Effective Delivery Model Supporting Restaurants and Delivery Drivers King Grub has introduced a new approach to food delivery that prioritizes lower operational costs for restaurants and improved compensation for delivery drivers. For years, restaurants have faced the challenge of high commission fees charged by traditional food delivery services such as Grubhub, DoorDash, and UberEats. These fees can take a significant portion of a restaurant's revenue, making it harder for them to remain profitable. King Grub addresses this issue by offering a significantly lower commission rate compared to traditional services, with the potential to eliminate these fees altogether in some cases. Restaurants using King Grub can save an average of $60,000 or more annually, depending on their order volume—the more orders they process, the more they save. 'We created King Grub to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional delivery services,' said Laura Kennedy, co-founder of King Grub. 'We understand the financial pressure that restaurants face, and our service is designed to help them retain more revenue by lowering or eliminating commission fees.' A Fairer Deal for Delivery Drivers In addition to providing substantial savings for restaurants, King Grub also focuses on ensuring fair compensation for delivery drivers. Unlike traditional delivery services, King Grub offers a more favorable pay structure, allowing drivers to earn more per delivery. The service also allows for larger service areas, enabling drivers to take on up to 200% more orders than with competing platforms. King Grub's focus on driver earnings aims to create a more equitable delivery environment, where drivers are rewarded for their hard work and dedication. With the ability to cover a wider area, King Grub drivers can complete more deliveries in less time, increasing their overall earnings. 'We believe that delivery drivers should be valued for their work,' said Kathy Light, co-founder of King Grub. 'By offering higher pay and a greater number of orders, we're ensuring that drivers can earn what they deserve while contributing to a more efficient and rewarding delivery service.' Expanding Delivery Areas for Greater Opportunities One of the unique features of King Grub is its larger delivery zones. Unlike many of its competitors, King Grub extends its service areas to cover a broader region, giving restaurants access to a larger customer base and providing drivers with the opportunity to increase their number of deliveries. This expanded service area benefits both restaurants and drivers by enhancing visibility, maximizing delivery opportunities, and ensuring that customers can rely on fast and efficient service. 'We understand that larger delivery areas mean more opportunities for both restaurants and drivers,' said Kennedy. 'This model helps everyone involved—from restaurants increasing their reach to drivers earning more from additional deliveries.' A Service That Benefits Everyone King Grub was developed with the goal of creating a more balanced and sustainable food delivery service. The company's commitment to reducing commission fees for restaurants, increasing pay for delivery drivers, and providing larger service areas is reshaping the food delivery market. King Grub ensures that restaurants, drivers, and customers all experience a positive and rewarding service. 'We want to be more than just a food delivery service,' said Light. 'Our approach is designed to be beneficial for everyone involved. By supporting restaurants and delivering fair compensation to drivers, we are creating a new standard in the industry.' Looking Ahead: A Vision for Continued Growth and Innovation King Grub is focused on continuing to innovate and expand its services to meet the needs of restaurants and delivery drivers. The company's founders are committed to improving the service based on user feedback and evolving market demands. Their goal is to provide a comprehensive solution that enhances the food delivery experience for all stakeholders. 'We are excited about the future of King Grub,' said Kennedy. 'As we grow, we will continue to find new ways to support restaurants and delivery drivers while delivering an exceptional experience for customers.' About King Grub Founded by Laura Kennedy and Kathy Light, King Grub is a food delivery service designed to help restaurants save on commission fees and deliver better pay for drivers. With a commitment to providing an efficient and cost-effective service, King Grub is reshaping the food delivery industry by creating a solution that benefits all parties involved. Media Contact: Laura Kennedy and Kathy Light Owner of King Grub Contact Info: Name: Laura Kennedy Email: Send Email Organization: King Grub Website: Release ID: 89163464 In case of detection of errors, concerns, or irregularities in the content provided in this press release, or if there is a need for a press release takedown, we strongly encourage you to reach out promptly by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our efficient team will be at your disposal for immediate assistance within 8 hours – resolving identified issues diligently or guiding you through the removal process. 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Irish Times
29-04-2025
- Irish Times
The challenges of moving to another country
The trials and tribulations of moving abroad were a common theme throughout the abroad section this month. Brianna Parkins writes about how she noticed an influx of videos on TikTok 'deinfluencing' people from moving to Australia. It is a hard thing to do, she says, uprooting your whole life – and that's without the added bonus of visa limitations, housing shortages and pressures from social media. This being said, don't let what others post online dampen how you spend your days. She writes: 'The best thing about the beach is that you can go any time of the day. Don't let these influencers who base their day around getting a cute coffee at 7am convince you otherwise. Who cares what people at home think – you're already so far in advance of everyone else who just talked about [leaving] but never followed through.' Laura Kennedy, who is also based in Australia, writes about how the 'lead against bone' feeling of homesickness crept up on her in recent weeks. Though agonising, she acknowledged: 'This homesickness is not a dissatisfaction with the life you have built abroad. Neither is it a wish to return home for good. It isn't a yearning for return but rather for reconnection. It is an involuntary tendency to feel a little lost inside the distance between this and your other life – the one you left behind but which continued without you.' READ MORE Building a meaningful life wherever you settle is important and Margaret E Ward looks at just how to do this. Moving country, finding a job and settling into a social scene can all be exciting, but how can you avoid the loneliness trap once the novelty wears off? Ward suggests building habits and exploring your interests, to name a few, and chats with Dubliner down under Rachel Rushe about the network she built in Sydney when she moved in 2020. Meanwhile, Deirdre McQuillan spoke to Lauren McNicholl , a Ballymena native who is possibly the only Irish woman tailor in Spain. McNicholl finds the people sociable and welcoming. She says: 'If you make an effort to speak the language, they will encourage you to keep going and they love to chat and talk so it is very similar to Irish culture.' Rita Hogan, an Irish teacher based in China, writes about her experience meeting an everyday hero in Wu Guo Liang, a security officer who put her at ease after a frightening incident. The pair got to know each other and Hogan learned of the selfless acts he took on to make their campus, and the world, a better place. 'I really believe in 'one world, one family',' Wu told her. Lucan native Conor O'Driscoll is now based in Columbus, Ohio, in the United States, and speaks to Frank Dillon about how he won $100,000 on NFL Fantasy Football. Having coached the sport for years before he left Ireland, he put his winnings to good use and bought a house with his wife, Lauren – a feat he does not think would have been possible had he stayed in Ireland. There are pros and cons, as always, as O'Driscoll explains: 'Columbus is an easy city to live in. The cost of living is a lot cheaper than Dublin. The wages are at least comparable, and the commute is short – it's just 20 minutes to drive anywhere in Columbus. The only thing is that you don't have the same variety as you would have in Dublin where you can go to the coast or the mountains, which are things I miss.' For Sibéal Turraoin, a landscape and travel photographer, a permanent move abroad wasn't on the cards . The Waterford native and her aunt, the musician Máire Breathnach, were the first Irish women to navigate through the Northwestern Passage to Alaska in 2010. When another sailing voyage to Greenland was thwarted due to problems with the boat, Turraoin decided to take a hiking trip to Iceland and stay for the winter. 'And then, sure I'll stay for the summer and then make that a year – and I am still here eight years later,' she says with a laugh. Having lived in the country for so long, she says it's changed her. 'When I come home, I am quite Scandinavian and quieter. I lived for 10 years in Dublin and can't imagine going back and when I do come back to Ireland, it is to home in the Gaeltacht in Ring [Co Waterford].' In 2002, 25-year-old Ronan Guilfoyle was mesmerised by life on the Cayman Islands and, all these years later, has no intention of leaving. On his laptop in rainy Cork way back when, he 'could see pictures of Irish people enjoying sun-drenched beaches, a GAA club and an Irish bar. What the hell I am doing here, I thought?' He's now raising a young family alongside wife Cait Kelleher (sister of Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín) and says he gets his fill of Irishness through regular trips home. Finally, Paul Kearns, a freelance journalist from Dublin but based in Tel Aviv, Israel, writes about how he has questioned why he remains in the country in light of the occupation of Gaza. He says: 'I felt a pit in my stomach, and couldn't help but think to myself: why am I here? Why am I here at all, in Israel, with my two young Israeli daughters? And that despite the undeniable rise in anti-Semitism and a visceral hatred of all things Israeli in Ireland, would it not be better for them to grow up in Dublin?' You'll find plenty more stories by and about the Irish diaspora that you might have missed on . If you would like to contribute by writing your own story, you can contact abroad@ . Thanks for reading.
