In the wake of the unexpected jolt of the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery app businesses are looking for stability and profitability any way they can find it.&nbsp; With Uber’s purchase of Postmates and DoorDash buying Caviar, consolidation has become all the rage.&nbsp;And the apps are diversifying into prescription fulfillment, groceries, and third-party logistics. But the razor-thin profit margins, rising costs of doing business, and withering relationships with labor and restaurants are taking their toll.We’re joined by Preetika Rana, a technology reporter at The Wall Street Journal to discuss how these app companies plan to be the last one standing in the food fight.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/businesswars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/businesswars</a>.Support us by supporting our sponsors!ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at <a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/BW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ziprecruiter.com/BW</a>.

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