What a ride it’s been! In 2024, Cartwheel traveled new roads, built incredible partnerships, and delivered game-changing solutions for the restaurant industry, with a special focus on catering. From onboarding amazing new clients like Delivery.com, Wings Over, and Catalogue, to partnering with leaders like Relay, SkipGo, and DeliverThat, we expanded our network and impact in exciting ways. We also doubled down on our partnerships with Olo, ezCater and Toast, further enhancing delivery solutions—most notably with the launch of Dispatch for Catering, the ultimate platform for optimizing catering operations.
By streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction, Cartwheel has helped restaurants achieve greater efficiency and profitability. Check out the impact we’ve made for businesses like yours in 2024:
Now, let’s take a closer look at the milestones that shaped this remarkable year!
💪 January – Starting Strong
We kicked off the year with the launch of the Automatic DSP Refunds feature, adding $0.29 per order sent to third-party platforms—keeping delivery operations smooth, profitable, and customer-friendly.
⏰ February – Right on Time
February marked our first big drop: the DSP API, seamlessly connecting restaurants with delivery providers and unlocking smoother delivery operations.
🚦 March – High-Volume Traffic
We hit the road hard this month, attending back-to-back industry events and delivering fresh insights—like our Super Bowl spotlight on pizza brands.
🚚 April – Delivering Solutions
April brought a big delivery: the launch of the Catering Delivery eBook, packed with strategies to help restaurants and caterers boost success in the delivery space.
👩💻 May – Innovation in Action
In May, ezCater showcased our P.F. Chang’s case study at the Innovation Lab during FODC, highlighting how our partnership optimized catering solutions and drove innovation. We also integrated with DeliverThat, offering even more flexibility for our clients.
We went international! August saw Cartwheel crossing borders and opening new delivery lanes for clients around the globe: The UK, Canada, and Ireland, where to next?
🌉 September – Building Delivery Bridges
We teamed up with Relay, strengthening our network and enhancing delivery solutions to bridge more businesses and customers in NY.
⚙️ October – Fine-Tuning the Fleet
Delivery.com officially joined the Cartwheel network as a client, bringing their network of over 12,000 businesses on board—marking a major enterprise milestone. We also announced our partnership with Mr. Jim’s Pizza, earning Cartwheel a major spotlight in Uber Eats’ publication.
🌭 November – The Ultimate Catering Delivery
We launched Dispatch for Catering, Cartwheel’s ultimate platform for optimizing catering operations. With Toast POS integration, we’re streamlining delivery workflows and boosting efficiency for restaurants doing catering.
🛬 December – Smooth Landings
We ended the year with Wings Over, one of many new Toast restaurants joining the Cartwheel family—capping off 2024 with a fleet of milestones and big wins.
🎄🎅 What a year… And more to come!
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank our clients, partners, and team for being part of this incredible journey. Together, we’ve built stronger networks, expanded our reach, and brought innovation to life—all while delivering unmatched value to the restaurant and catering industries.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises even more exciting opportunities as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in delivery. Ready to take your delivery operations to the next level?
Join us in 2025 and let’s transform your delivery business together!
