Waitr Holdings Inc.: directors' dealings · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Waitr Holdings Inc.

Waitr Holdings Inc. (ticker: WTRH) was a U.S.-based company that historically traded on the NASDAQ market in the United States and built an online ordering technology platform connecting restaurants, merchants, and diners in selected cities. Founded in 2013, the company initially focused on on-demand food ordering and delivery, operating from Lafayette, Louisiana, which served as its corporate headquarters. Over time, Waitr expanded beyond a simple delivery app and sought to become a broader digital ordering platform covering delivery, carryout, and dine-in use cases. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653247/000156459019007876/wtrh-10k_20181231.htm?utm_source=openai)) Operationally, Waitr’s core business model was centered on marketplace mediation rather than food preparation: it helped drive demand to partner restaurants while coordinating last-mile fulfillment through its platform ecosystem. A key strategic step was the 2019 acquisition of Bite Squad, which expanded the company’s scale and geographic footprint across the United States. SEC filings and company communications also show that Waitr later outsourced delivery execution to Uber Direct, underscoring a shift toward a more asset-light operating model. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653247/000156459019007876/wtrh-10k_20181231.htm?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, Waitr operated in a highly contested segment of local commerce and restaurant delivery, competing with larger national platforms that had greater scale, marketing power, and logistical density. Its historical niche was a stronger presence in smaller and mid-sized markets that were often underpenetrated by the largest players. That positioning offered some differentiation, but the business remained exposed to intense pricing pressure, high customer-acquisition costs, and persistent profitability challenges. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WAITR-HOLDINGS-INC-65219287/news/Waitr-Reports-Second-Quarter-2021-Results-and-Execution-of-Definitive-Agreements-to-Purchase-Sever-36114577/?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments are critical for investors. The company pursued a rebrand toward ASAP, but by early 2024 its operating trajectory had deteriorated materially. SEC filings state that Waitr ceased substantially all business activities and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on April 2, 2024. Another SEC filing dated April 1, 2024 noted that the online ordering services segment had already seen operational disruption, while delivery services had previously been discontinued. In practical terms, WTRH should be viewed as a former NASDAQ-listed U.S. restaurant-tech and delivery company whose business was effectively wound down in 2024 rather than as a going concern with normal ongoing operations. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653247/000165324724000019/wtrh-20240402.htm?utm_source=openai))