In today's competitive hiring landscape, enterprise leaders know that standout office perks play a central role in attracting top talent. Among the most valued benefits? Corporate meal programs that boost morale, foster connection, and signal a commitment to employee well-being.
But delivering meals at scale — across multiple offices, time zones, and work environments — is a complex challenge. Enterprises need more than just snacks and lunch stipends. They need an office meal delivery service that scales with them, ensures consistency and equity, and simplifies the logistical demands of multi-location coordination.
Designed with enterprise-grade flexibility, spend tracking, and compliance in mind, DoorDash for Business' corporate meal solution helps organizations meet the evolving needs of their teams while maintaining full control over their budget. Here's how.
Why corporate meal delivery matters for enterprise teams
Once a buzzword to now a must-have, "employee experience" is a top business priority. Gallup reports that low worker engagement leads to a staggering $7.8 trillion in lost productivity globally each year, including $550 billion in the U.S. alone. For enterprise teams, that’s a serious call to action.
Forward-thinking companies are responding with meaningful solutions, and food benefits are proving to be one of the most impactful. Beyond day-to-day satisfaction, meal programs boost morale, improve productivity, and strengthen retention. When people feel supported and valued, they’re more likely to show up, do their best work, and stick around. And the data speaks for itself: a recent DoorDash for Business report found that 72% of employees say meal benefits improve their mental health, and 85% of employees receiving meal benefits report feeling more appreciated by their employer.
Now that teams are working from the office, at home, or somewhere in between, flexibility matters more than ever. Office perks need to be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of where or how they work. That means designing programs that are inclusive, scalable, and equitable across every location and setup.
The real challenge? Doing it all while maintaining control over cost, quality, and consistency.
Common challenges in enterprise meal programs
As enterprises look to enhance the workplace experience with meal programs, they often run into a mix of logistical and tech-related challenges along the way:
Managing multiple office locations: Keeping things consistent across offices is tough, especially with hybrid schedules.
Manual tracking and juggling multiple platforms: Tracking meals in spreadsheets or piecemeal tools — and switching between different different apps to order, expense, and bill — creates a recipe for budget headaches, messy reporting, and a lot of extra admin time.
Inconsistent vendor quality or delivery reliability. A patchwork of local vendors means varying service and food quality, an inconsistency that can make the whole program feel less valuable.
Compliance concerns. Global teams face food safety rules, labor laws, and benefits regulations across regions, and getting it wrong can lead to fines or worse.
How DoorDash for Business solves enterprise meal delivery needs
DoorDash for Business is designed with enterprise teams in mind — built to handle their complexity, scale, and need for flexibility. Here’s what you can expect when you sign up to DoorDash for Business.
1. Flexibility for every team structure
No matter where your teams work — remotely, in-office, hybrid, or on-the-go — they can order meals from a network of 500,000+ local and national restaurants.
2. A variety of product options
When employees can choose meals that match their personal tastes, health goals, and dietary needs, everyone wins. That's what makes DoorDash for Business a sought-after corporate meal delivery solution.
There’s a solution for every team, setting, and schedule:
Meal credits: Set flexible meal budgets that employees can use anytime, anywhere.
Vouchers: Send one-time meal vouchers for team lunches, client meetings, onboarding surprises, or virtual events.
Group orders: Let smaller groups build a shared cart together so everyone can pick what they want — and enjoy together, too.
Catering: Feed larger teams with large-format trays or individually packaged meals perfect for meetings, training, or welcome lunches.
Gift cards: Celebrate milestones, big wins, or just say thanks with DoorDash gift cards. Amounts are customizable.
DashPass: Give employees access to $0 delivery and reduced service fees on eligible orders, and 5% credit when they pick up their order.
3. Easy budgeting & insights
No matter the occasion, DoorDash for Business gives admins and finance teams the tools they need to run corporate meal programs with confidence, clarity, and control.
With smart, centralized dashboards, admins get full visibility into ordering habits and budget usage — all in one place. No more chasing receipts or wrestling with spreadsheets. Need a Q2 report by team, event type, or individual user? It’s just a few clicks away.
You can also set and manage meal budgets effortlessly, customizing exactly how much employees can spend and when. Want to give remote employees a $25 credit every Friday, valid only during business hours? Done. It’s simple, scalable, and designed for the way enterprise teams work today.
4. Seamless platform integrations
Don't want to give up handy tools you know and love? You can connect DoorDash for Business with apps like Concur, Expensify, and more, for smooth ordering, reimbursement, and reporting.
5. Built-in compliance & enterprise support
With DoorDash for Business, you stay in control, from setting spending limits to defining when and how credits are used. It’s a simple, effective way to enforce meal policies and maintain compliance across the company — no micromanaging required.
And when you need support, DoorDash for Business delivers. Dedicated Business Support is available seven days a week via phone, email, or in-app chat. Plus, for orders over $200, a DoorDash support specialist helps coordinate the details and ensures your order is accurate and on time. That’s peace of mind, built in.
Looking for the ideal corporate meal delivery solution for your enterprise team? Sign up for DoorDash for Business.
