Uber has struck a $2.3 billion deal to acquire ezCater, a Boston-based corporate food ordering and catering platform, while its freight unit has added a supply chain executive to its leadership team.
Acquisition details
The acquisition values ezCater at $2.3 billion, marking one of Uber’s largest non-ride-hailing or non-delivery acquisitions to date. ezCater operates across all 50 U.S. states and serves more than 10,000 corporate clients, including Fortune 500 companies. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Leadership expansion in freight
Uber Freight has appointed Will O’Donnell as its new Head of Supply Chain Operations. O’Donnell previously served as Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Flexport and brings over 18 years of end-to-end logistics experience. His hiring coincides with Uber Freight’s stated goal to expand its integrated load-matching and managed transportation services by 37% year-over-year in 2026.
Strategic integration
Uber plans to embed ezCater’s platform into its Uber for Business suite, enabling enterprises to manage both employee meals and freight procurement through a single dashboard. The integration is scheduled to launch in May 2026. report, this move aims to increase cross-sell revenue from Uber for Business customers by up to 22% within 12 months post-closing.
Source: FreightWaves
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