Skift Take
Was it a restaurant or a technology company? As Ando ceases its operations and its tech becomes part of Uber Eats, we have our answer.
Turns out the logistics associated with restaurant delivery are challenging to even the most successful and forward-looking restaurant operators.
Uber Eats has acquired Ando, the once delivery-only restaurant by David Chang. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ando will cease all restaurant operations in New York, effective immediately, as its team and tech integrate with Uber Eats. An Uber Eats representative did not offer details of Ando's technology or the integration.
"We’ve worked with Uber to power our delivery from the start, and we’re excited our team and technology will play a role in their vision of building the world’s leading food delivery service going forward," reads an Ando blog post on the subject.
Ando, which opened for business in the spring of 2016, attracted former WD~50 sous chef JJ Basil as head of culinary and Andy Taylor, formerly of Pret a Manger and Hale'n'Hearty, as its CEO.
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