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Wonder Foods

Laseter, Timothy M...

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Wonder Foods

Laseter, Timothy M.; Sesia, Aldo

OM-1856 | Published April 20, 2026 | 4 Pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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Wonder Foods (Wonder), founded by serial entrepreneur Marc Lore, sought to redefine food delivery through a vertically integrated “delivery-first food hall” model that combined chef-driven menus, centralized production, and proprietary logistics. After abandoning an initial mobile kitchen concept, the company pivoted to scalable brick-and-mortar locations while pursuing rapid expansion and acquisitions, including Blue Apron and Grubhub. This case examines Wonder’s evolving business model, its strategy to build a “superapp for mealtime,” and the operational and competitive challenges associated with scaling in the food-delivery industry.