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On-demand food delivery, only a publicity tool and no substantial profits say some US restaurant owners

On-demand food delivery has exploded in the last few years, with more than three dozen startups getting initial funding since 2011.

German food takeaway firm Delivery Hero prepares to issue shares worth 450 million euros

Delivery Hero has grown rapidly and now employs over 6,000 people, providing a digital platform to order meals from 150,000 restaurants in 40 countries.

Now, Google will help you order food directly via Search results

Google will now allow users to order food directly from its Search results. Whether you are craving a pizza or a pasta, Google will now allow users to order food from some of their favorite restaurants with the help of a 'Place an order' option in Google Search results.