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The True Cost of GrubHub for a 50-Location Restaurant Brand

Explore the hidden costs of using GrubHub for a multi-location restaurant brand and how OPA! can optimize commission savings.

Teddy Doodnauth·May 18, 2026·6 min read

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Industry Trends

How AI Is Quietly Reshaping Restaurant Operations From Ordering to Staffing

Discover how AI is revolutionizing restaurant operations, enhancing efficiency from ordering to staffing, and what it means for unit economics.

Charran HarrichandMay 17, 2026

Commission Analysis

How Enterprise Brands Are Saving $500K/Year by Switching Off Third-Party Platforms

Discover how leading brands save big by cutting third-party commissions, leveraging first-party data, and optimizing unit economics.

Teddy DoodnauthMay 16, 2026

Brand Spotlight

Chick-fil-A's Growth Strategy: What Enterprise Buyers Can Learn From Their Restraint

Discover how Chick-fil-A's strategic restraint fuels growth, offering lessons in first-party data and commission economics.

William DoodnauthMay 15, 2026

Restaurant Operations

5 Operational Habits That Separate High-Performing Restaurant Locations From Average Ones

Discover the key operational habits that elevate restaurant locations from average to exceptional, leveraging insights from OPA!'s extensive 2,400+ location network.

Rohan DoodnauthMay 14, 2026

Industry Trends

Why Plant-Based Menus Are Being Scaled Back — And What's Replacing Them

Explore the shift in restaurant menus as plant-based items see a decline, and discover what innovations are stepping in to fill the gap.

Rohan DoodnauthMay 13, 2026

Industry Trends

The Rise of Commission-Free Marketplaces: A Tipping Point for the Industry

Explore how commission-free marketplaces like OPA! are reshaping the restaurant industry, focusing on cost savings, first-party data use, and improved unit economics.

Teddy DoodnauthMay 12, 2026

Industry Trends

Drive-Thru Technology in 2025: Speed, Personalization, and the Data Behind It

Explore how drive-thru tech in 2025 will revolutionize speed, personalization, and data usage, impacting unit economics and customer experience.

Charran HarrichandMay 11, 2026

Commission Analysis

Menu Engineering 101: How Smart Brands Increase Margins Without Raising Prices

Unlock margin growth through strategic menu engineering without increasing prices, leveraging insights from OPA! Marketplace's 2,400+ locations.

Teddy DoodnauthMay 10, 2026

Enterprise Growth

What Enterprise Restaurant Buyers Look For Before Signing a Franchise Agreement

Explore key factors enterprise buyers consider before investing in restaurant franchises, focusing on unit economics, data ownership, and commission savings.

William DoodnauthMay 9, 2026

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CEO & Co-Founder

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CRO & Co-Founder

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Ideas that are changing the restaurant industry.

The True Cost of GrubHub for a 50-Location Restaurant Brand

How AI Is Quietly Reshaping Restaurant Operations From Ordering to Staffing

How Enterprise Brands Are Saving $500K/Year by Switching Off Third-Party Platforms

Chick-fil-A's Growth Strategy: What Enterprise Buyers Can Learn From Their Restraint

5 Operational Habits That Separate High-Performing Restaurant Locations From Average Ones

Why Plant-Based Menus Are Being Scaled Back — And What's Replacing Them

The Rise of Commission-Free Marketplaces: A Tipping Point for the Industry

Drive-Thru Technology in 2025: Speed, Personalization, and the Data Behind It

Menu Engineering 101: How Smart Brands Increase Margins Without Raising Prices

What Enterprise Restaurant Buyers Look For Before Signing a Franchise Agreement

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