Whole Foods HQ Launching New Downtown Lunch, Dinner Delivery By Bike
The Austinist posted an article on May 21st about Whole Foods employing bicycle delivery people. Any pedicabbers out there looking for a day job? See the story in its original context here:
http://austinist.com/2009/05/21/whole_foods_hq_trots_out_new_downto.php
Taking a cue from successful local business models like Soup Peddler and Dishalicious, Whole Foods Market’s flagship store at 6th and Lamar is launching a new lunch and dinner delivery by bicycle.
The service will span the downtown area from Cesar Chavez to Enfield or MLK south-to-north, and Mopac to I-35 from west-to-east. Deliveries will run Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, while orders will be accepted over the phone from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Orders over $50 have no delivery fee, while those under will cost $5.
For now, the menu is limited to prepared lunch and dinner items, such as salads, pizza, sandwiches and BBQ, but special orders can also be requested. Today’s press release also reveals that “grocery delivery by bike will be offered in the future.”
The delivery service launches next Wednesday, May 27, and will be available by calling 512-542-2243.
