Consumer Services

Foodie Call Corporate Office

Ana Mehra worked in corporate offices for years and became so frustrated with the lack of restaurant delivery services to business that she decided to go into business for herself. She founded Foodie Call in 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mehra says that the company is more than just a delivery service, but a restaurant advertising firm as well. The company is one of the few to use insulated “hot” bags to deliver food, keeping it as warm as possible. The website uses cute lines to promote food, such as ” I’m saucy and you get to pick whether I’m dressed in ranch or bleu cheese. I’m usually pretty spicy but I can also be mild and sometimes a little sweet if that’s what you like. If you like wings, you’ll like me!”

Foodie Call was once limited to Charlotte and outlying areas, but after being acquired by Bite Squad in late 2017, the company now delivers almost everywhere Bite Squad does.

Company headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Foodie Call

History

Foodie Call was once limited to Charlotte and outlying areas, but after being acquired by Bite Squad in late 2017, the company now delivers almost everywhere Bite Squad does.

Company headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bumble Dating Corporate Office

Co-founder of Tinder, Whitney Wolfe Herd decided to start dating app Bumble soon after leaving Tinder. Founder of Badoo, Andrey Andreev partnered with Herd and gave $10 million in seed money to start the company.

Bumble is different from other dating apps in that women make the first move. Men are not allowed to contact women first. A swipe on the phone to the right will “like” a profile, a swipe to the left to reject a potential match.

While Tinder is currently the top dating app for those 18-35, Bumble is closing in fast. With an estimated value of $1.1 billion, Herd stated in September 2018 that the company was considering going public.

The company reported 22 million subscribers in November 2017. Company headquarters are located in Austin, Texas.

Bumble

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The company reported 22 million subscribers in November 2017. Company headquarters are located in Austin, Texas.

Donald Daters Corporate Office

Seeking to “Make America Date Again”, Emily Moreno, a former aide to Senator Marco Rubio, created a website and, later mobile phone apps, that allow fans of Donald Trump to connect to one another.

Moreno says that it’s difficult for many conservatives to find dates, especially those in larger, more liberal cities. On the day the app was launched, more than 1600 people signed up. The app allows for 25 free connections. Users can also see what other’s in their area are doing with the local activity feed.

Unlike other apps, such as Righters, Moreno doesn’t declare war on liberals or non-fans of Trump who might use the app, as long as no hate speech is used. Users can block anyone they find offensive or undesirable.

On the first day the app was available, a glitch allowed the app to leak all of the user’s real names, personal messages, and photo’s. The site was immediately closed and Moreno made a public statement saying that the technical problem would soon be corrected and the app restored.

The site was also criticized for its original welcome photo showing a Trump rally that featured North Carolina conservative activist William Barrett Riddleberger, who had been convicted in 1995 of felony indecent liberties with a child. The photo of Barrett Riddleberger and his wife was later removed.

Headquarters for Donald Daters is located in North Olmstead, Ohio.

Donald Daters

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Headquarters for Donald Daters is located in North Olmstead, Ohio.

Wag Corporate Office

Wag was founded by Josh Viner in 2014 after he realized that he would love to own a dog, but had no time in his schedule to walk his pet.

Wag is a mobile phone app that matches dog walkers with people who want someone to look after their dog. The service also includes pet sitting services. Some have dubbed Wag as an “Uber” for dogs.

Numerous celebrities are known to use Wag, including Kendall Jenner, Mariah Carey, and Chloe Grace Moretz. The app currently works in 43 states and more than 100 cities, with new cities being added regularly. Clients receive a lockbox and dog walkers receive the code to the box when they sign up to walk the dog.

The company donates part of their profits to shelter’s across the US, providing food and has a partnership with Greater Good to foster dogs around the globe.

The company has come under intense scrutiny and has received scathing criticism for sloppy and potential dangerous leaks. Due to a technical glitch, Wag recently leaked clients names, addresses, and lockbox codes for anyone who viewed the site. Dogs have been “lost”, and one dog walker was seen on a client’s camera, making himself at home by watching TV, drinking beer, and slouching on the sofa.

Wag has hired a new CEO, Hilary Schneider, former LifeLock CEO, to handle the company’s booming business and increasing problems. Headquarters for the company are located in West Hollywood, California.

Wag

Wag was founded by Josh Viner in 2014 after he realized that he would love to own a dog, but had no time in his schedule to walk his pet.

History

The company donates part of their profits to shelter’s across the US, providing food and has a partnership with Greater Good to foster dogs around the globe.

BioPet Labs Corporate Office

Tom Boyd founded BioPet Labs in 2008. Boyd says he was fascinated by DNA technology but wanted to find a new way to use it. BioPet Labs has two divisions, PooPrints, and BioPet DNA.

Both divisions provide similar services. With more than 40% of people not picking up their dog’s “business”, apartment managers or HOA board members can send samples and BioPet Labs will help to identify the culprit. Cost is $70, but dog owners end up footing the bill when their dog is identified as the guilty party.

BioPet DNA testing goes beyond telling owners exactly what breed(s) their dog is/are, but identifies possible health problems that might develop. Dog breeders can assure their customers that puppies are 100% purebred by using this service.

In 2017, BioPet raked in $7 million. Headquarters are located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

BioPet Labs

Tom Boyd founded BioPet Labs in 2008. Boyd says he was fascinated by DNA technology but wanted to find a new way to use it. BioPet Labs has two divisions, PooPrints, and BioPet DNA.

History

In 2017, BioPet raked in $7 million. Headquarters are located in Knoxville, Tennessee.