As food delivery evolves from a convenience to a necessity, the global market is expected to reach $173.57 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%, driven by mobile device penetration, urbanization, and demand for faster service.

 Key Growth Drivers:

• Gen Z leads in app usage: 2.3 orders/week on average
• Asia-Pacific: $717B projected in 2025, leading global growth
• 40% of consumers prefer ordering directly from restaurant apps

 Technology and Revenue Impact:

• AI boosts upsell success by 28%, optimizing routes, orders, and inventory
• Delivery orders have 32% higher AOV than dine-in
• 95% of restaurants now use AI-assisted systems

 Sustainability Trends:

• 76% of deliveries in San Francisco now use bikes or scooters
• Consumers demand eco-friendly packaging and carbon-neutral deliveries
• Drone delivery projected to handle 8% of orders by 2025, with a market worth $10.7B by 2030

 Subscription Models & Automation:

• Subscription services like DashPass and Wolt+ are growing rapidly
• Autonomous delivery and meal kits are reshaping last-mile strategies
• The meal kit sector expected to grow to $19B by 2028

 Regional Insights:

• North America: Convenience & speed
• Europe: Quality & sustainability
• Asia-Pacific: Tech innovation & app comfort (92%+ mobile use)

 Implications for STO-backed delivery startups:
This data paints a clear path: platforms that prioritize automation, personalization, sustainability, and subscription models are poised to dominate the next era of food delivery. For STO projects, these trends support robust investor narratives and scalable business models.

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