Walmart locks horns with DoorDash and Uber Eats as it adds Dunkin’ to restaurant delivery business
In a move that sees it trading blows with DoorDash and Uber Eats, Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a collaboration with Inspire Brands, whose portfolio includes Dunkin’.
Building on its entry into this space during the summer, the retailer is adding restaurants available through its app, including some located beyond its stores. Dunkin’ will launch first via its 150 in-store tenant locations, with plans to expand to the majority of its 10,000 locations outside of Walmart stores nationwide.
“The future of retail is about meeting customers wherever they are and simplifying their lives. By expanding restaurant delivery beyond our stores, we are offering a value and convenience proposition that is unmatched. Walmart is built to support real life, and together with Dunkin’, we’re enabling customers to order their beverages, donut or sandwich alongside their paper towels, milk and household essentials, all through a delivery experience they already know and love,” says Greg Cathey, Senior Vice President, eCommerce Fulfillment Transformation, Walmart.
“Our goal is simple: make it even easier for guests to enjoy Dunkin’ whenever and wherever they want it. By bringing Dunkin’ into the Walmart shopping experience, we’re creating another convenient way for guests to get their favorite beverages and meals at the speed of Dunkin’,” says Dunkin’ Brand President and Inspire Chief Brand Officer Scott Murphy. “By combining the strength of Walmart’s delivery platform with the appeal of our Dunkin’ menu, we can reach more guests in more moments, creating an experience that fits naturally into everyday life.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
On demand delivery will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
