In a highly competitive space, like delivery through third-party platforms, it is difficult to convert potential customers where they are spoiled for choice. To reel these customers in, merchants often bet on discounts or offers to be the deciding factor.

With 2021 in the rearview, it’s time to evaluate winners and losers in the food delivery space. From a platform perspective, DoorDash still leads the pack with a wide margin over competitors Uber Eats and Grubhub.