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ChowNow Layoffs

July 2022

ChowNow announced a layoff affecting 100 employees (20% of its workforce) in July 2022. The company operates in the Food sector.

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People Affected

100

Percentage

20%

Announced Date

Jul 13, 2022

Company Information

Industry
Food
Country
US
Region
Los Angeles
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

In July 2022, ChowNow, a Culver City-based startup providing online ordering systems for restaurants, laid off approximately 100 employees across teams like onboarding, operations, and sales. This reduction impacted a portion of its workforce as the company navigated significant economic shifts. Founder and CEO Chris Webb cited changed economic conditions and capital markets, stating the layoffs were a difficult but necessary adjustment from an ambitious 2022 budget to ensure the company's long-term sustainability. Operating in the competitive food tech and delivery industry, ChowNow, which had raised $64 million in venture capital, positioned itself as a restaurant-friendly alternative to major delivery platforms, serving over 22,000 restaurant customers at the time.

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