# Wonder files confidentially for an IPO

> Wonder, the food hall/delivery company, confidentially filed IPO documents with the SEC to become public.
- Title: Wonder files confidentially for an IPO | Shortify
- Summary: Wonder, the food hall/delivery company, confidentially filed IPO documents with the SEC to become public.
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- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/restaurant-technology/wonder-files-confidentially-for-an-ipo
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## Wonder files confidentially for an IPO
Wonder, the food hall/delivery company, confidentially filed draft IPO documents with the SEC to become public.
## IPO-ready by early 2027
Wonder aims to be IPO-ready by early next year, filing confidentially to get SEC feedback while keeping financials private.
## Founded by Marc Lore
Founded by ecommerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder operates multi-brand food halls for delivery and pickup.
## Owns Grubhub, Blue Apron, Tastemade
Wonder owns Grubhub delivery, Blue Apron meal kits, and Tastemade, a food media company.
## Plans to use AI and robotics
Wonder plans to use robotics and AI to automate restaurant operations, making delivery affordable and offering 21 meals weekly.
## Raised over $3 billion
Over several years, Wonder raised more than $3 billion to fuel expansion, valued at over $9 billion after a $650 million Series D round.
## 170 East Coast locations
Wonder has about 170 East Coast locations, planning to enter Texas next year with 20-30 restaurant concepts per site.
## Laid off 7% of staff
In September, Wonder laid off 7% of corporate staff (150 people) and 533 food workers in New Jersey to streamline ahead of IPO.
## Key takeaway

Wonder has confidentially filed draft IPO documents with the SEC, aiming to be IPO-ready by early 2027.