DeliverMe Arlington/Lakeland

08/01/2024

Hey everyone.

We opened our doors at DeliverMe on July 17, 2017, as a third-party restaurant delivery service (RDS). Since then, we've completed over 74,000 orders, serving areas like Millington, Shelby Forest, Atoka, Munford, Drummonds, Brighton, Arlington, Lakeland, Eads, and Hickory Withe.

Locally, prior to the emergence of industry giants like DoorDash and UberEats, local restaurants in Millington and its neighboring areas were hesitant to pay the 30% commission these platforms demanded. This model didn't align with the interests of small and independent restaurants who were focused on profitability over sales. In delivery, 30% is the bare minimum needed to make the model work and your local restaurants viewed delivery as having to offer a 30% discount on their product for no other reason than their customers wanting their food delivered to them. To address this, we adopted a hybrid RDS model, charging customers through menu markups while paying restaurants their full price. This approach allowed us to start operations successfully but lacked automation, requiring constant decision-making on our part. We were responsible, both reputationally and financially, for the customer experience.

The landscape changed dramatically with the entry of well-funded competitors like DoorDash. The industry resembled the impact of major retailers on local businesses in the past, such as when Walmart opened in suburban towns back in the 80's. Much like the disappearance of local independent grocery, clothing, and department stores, the number of local RDSs across the country has dwindled significantly. Shortly after we opened, we knew there were at least 475 independent RDSs in operation, and that number in 2023 has contracted to around 125 nationally.

As you are likely aware, our customer front end website at www.mydeliverme.com has seen changes over the years. While we started with a company called rdscloud.net as our original white label tech solution, we quickly outgrew their support capabilities and turned to other companies in the space in 2018 such as DeliverLogic. After internal support issues arose that were irreconcilable for our company, we switched in 2019 to DataDreamers, where we remained until Q2 2023. The current tech infrastructure faces significant compatibility issues between the old and new systems. Building a new tech stack from scratch would also prove extremely costly and risky, given the competitive and evolving nature of the industry, with the main competitor being a Fortune 500's Future 50 company with unlimited venture capital to spend to gain market share through 'any means necessary'. This is a company that could literally and has, run in the red, since its inception. Hey, DoorDash only lost 75 million dollars last quarter! /facepalm.

During this time, we stepped into catering setup and delivery after working in the RDS space with Baby Jacks owner Will Clem. Our experience in catering was very positive and this venture helped us refine DeliverMe and expand the catering operations of our company into a national delivery service provider for other clients such as ezCater, with our presence now from Seattle to Miami.

I was born and raised in Millington. Elizabeth, a midtown Memphis native, has been here since 2014. I have been and will remain dedicated to my hometown. With that said, Elizabeth and I are actively evaluating our immediate next steps to ensure our core service as a Delivery Service Provider aligns with the evolving landscape. One option is to shift our focus from being an order originator to concentrating solely on delivering orders that originate elsewhere outside of our platform, allowing us to streamline our operations and enhance our core mission.

During this evaluation period, the DeliverMe website will remain in an inactive state. Since the the delivery landscape is constantly changing, we have to ensure we make the correct and best strategic choices for our operations as a whole. We appreciate your continued support and we love each and every one of you for placing your trust in DeliverMe. We will keep you updated as we navigate these challenges and determine the best path forward.

Trey and Elizabeth Asbridge

21/10/2023

Cheers to your next chapter!

Goodbyes are never easy but they are sometimes necessary....

Wow! Arlington, it's been a wild ride and a pleasure serving you for the past 7 years. To the community, surrounding areas, crave fans and followers, I can't thank you enough. You all helped take a dream I had sketched in a binder and turn it in to a reality. To those who consulted with me in the very beginning and who believed in me, I love and appreciate you more than you know. To my original staff (you all know who you are) for brainstorming, planting new ideas and making it through trials to finally get our end result, I thank you and I miss you daily. Serving this community has been one of the best seasons of my life. From meeting new friends and families, to cars driving through the front windows, making it through COVID together and coming out on the other side, here we are. Here I am on the other side with an amazing staff, amazing past and present managers who gave/give me their all, To you guys I thank you!

With that being said, as they say "all good things must come to an end." I am afraid that is true for me. Crave Bistro was an incredible season in my life. One that I will cherish and mourn the loss of forever. My heart is heavy, sad, happy and peaceful all at the same time. I have reached a point in my life where I need to pour in to me, my kids, my husband and family. My bake shop (Crave Sweets) has grown so quickly that it's requiring more of me in order for it to be successful. Baking is my heart and passion so I was left with an ultimatum. Give as much to both and none to my family or give more to my bakery and the most to my family. Yesterday was my last day at Crave Bistro. Tho I will no longer have Crave Bistro, I am still in this community and just right next door. Crave Sweets is staying.

Have no fear, when choosing a buyer for Crave, I wanted to make sure it was someone I liked, who believed in community involvement and who would also take care of my staff the way that we do.

I believe I am handing Crave over to someone who has an incredible concept and has more time to continue to improve and grow with up and coming trends! He has every intention of keeping my current staff so all of the familiar faces should remain the same. There will be changes to come but I do hope you all will show up and support him as much as you did me.

To all of my Crave family and friends, I love you dearly. My family and I will forever cherish the memories we all made together and will always remember the support we received from this community.

There's a trick to the 'graceful exit.' It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over--and let it go. It means leaving what's over without denying its validity or its past importance to our lives. It involves a sense of future, a belief that every exit line is an entry, that we are changing directions rather than leaving something behind. I am officially 86ing myself. (those who are restaurant people will know)

Yours Brewley, Lana 💚

Congratulations Belltower Coffer House.

09/10/2023

Hey everyone. As you've likely noticed, the website and the app looks a little different. We've been testing a replacement product over the last few weeks. There have been a few bugs we've had to deal with during that time, and in order to get all of them fixed, at once, we are going to close for Monday and Tuesday, October 9th and 10th. This will allow us to be all hands on deck dealing with tech to ensure when we open back up on Wednesday we can deliver on the experience you are accustomed to from us.

As always,, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or by phone at 901-873-1364. See you in a few days! =)

-Trey & Elizabeth

06/09/2023

Hey Arlington and Lakeland family! DeliverMe has a new look on the way! We've switched our primary marketplace tech over and you will be seeing a new website design as well as new apps on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. As with any tech transition there may be bumps in the road so please give us a shout with any issues you run into at [email protected] or you can call us at 901-873-1364.

Common problems during transfers like this can usually be corrected by refreshing your page or clearing your browser's cache.

If you have prior credits or gift cards that are not working, contact us so we can make sure those are reflected on your next order.

We also are ready to bring on a few new drivers to compliment our amazing crew we have. For more information on driving with DeliverMe, check the comments below for the jotform link, which has information on how we operate.

Hope to see you soon!

-Trey & Elizabeth

07/08/2023

179 days left of school. Get those kiddos some of their favorite food delivered. Pus -- the cat is out of the bag! Slow rollouts of DeliverMe's new App for iOS/Android are happening now. Please make sure to leave feedback if you notice any issues or hiccups that we need to address.

Best ways to reach us are by phone at 901-873-1364 or by email at [email protected]. =)

26/06/2023

Due to the extensive and significant damage sustained in the City of Millington, we will not be open this morning as we evaluate the areas which we can safely operate, including working on our own personal property damage. Stay safe.

13/06/2023

Fret not. We will pick up Arlington Baby Jack orders from Bartlett until they are good to go back at the Arlington store. ;-)

11/05/2023

Here’s to our friends at MPS to have an amazing Field Day experience 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻🏃‍♂️

21/04/2023

# # DeliverMe App Update # #

So, tech spent a week working on the bugs from our server migration and we've seen most issues resolved. If you are using Apple iOS and continue to have issues, you can delete and reinstall the app using the link at https://apps.apple.com/app/id1520646270?platform=iphone. If you are using Android and still having issues, you can delete and reinstall from the Play Store directly. PLEASE continue to contact us if you continue to have issues, at 901-873-1364 or by email at [email protected] so we can ensure tech is resolving these hiccups.

PS: There's an entire new app on the way. Still a few weeks out, but it's a go. Expect news on that soon. =)

13/04/2023

04/13 - These issues are still in the process of being resolved. If experiencing issues ordering, please call 901-873-1364.

12/04/2023

*** Website / App Functionality Issues ***

Hey everyone, our tech provider last night migrated our servers onto a new cloud service, and there have been some hiccups in the process. Right now, the iOS and Android Apps may be failing to load, and the website may be showing a HTTP 400 error when trying to log into your account. All of these issues are being worked on but may take a few more hours to fix.

If you are unable to place an order online, please call us at 901-873-1364 so we can manually enter your order. You are still able to use cash or card. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we get these issues resolved as quickly as possible.

-Trey @ DeliverMe

31/03/2023

We are actively monitoring storms and are aware of a few early Restaurant closures. If ordering, please make sure your contact information is good. In the event we need to reach out.

Stay safe.

02/03/2023

Hello friends. Samantha was a beloved member of the Lenny's Millington team. Our heart hurts with her and her families passing. She was up to chat while we waited, was always friendly, and even sometimes sassy. Her husband, also part of the Lenny's family, is still at Regional One, in the burn unit, and will require a lot of care. She will be missed by the entire DeliverMe family.

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04/02/2023

Take 10%! Has all the ice on your trees thaw yet? We've got drivers ready to bring the best of our local restaurants to your doorstep. Take 10% off subtotals thru Wednesday 02/08 with coupon code THAWOUT23. We deliver to all of Arlington, Lakeland, Eads, and Hickory Withe.

Local Restaurants | Local Drivers | Local Owners

02/02/2023

We are open today, and probably only until dark. Safety of our drivers is our utmost concern. However there may be some restaurants that are not open, some roads may not be passable, and quote times will longer than usual. Please make sure your phone number is correct in our system and it is near you as we may have to call with updates or changes. Thanks, stay warm and safe!

26/01/2023

Burritos. Tacos. Enchiladas. Tamales. Fajitas. Order now @ mydeliverme.com and enjoy a fiesta of flavors in the comfort of your own home. - Serving all of Arlington, Lakeland, Eads, and Hickory Withe.

13/01/2023

Craving sushi on a chilly night? We have you covered from our Japanese restaurants friends at Sen Sushi and Red Fish. Order online @ www.mydeliverme.com to get dinner delivered to your door. Serving all of Arlington, Lakeland, Eads, and Hickory Withe. Local drivers, local owners.

30/12/2022

Our landline is experiencing an outage that is currently being worked on by Ritter. In the mean time, you may reach us via Facebook Messenger, email at [email protected], or by our website @ mydeliverme.com, clicking the blue Contact Us button at the bottom of the screen.

23/12/2022

Heya! Hope everyone is having a good snow day while staying warm. While it is usually our policy to remain open during daylight of inclement weather days, we are taking today as an exception to have a day with our family and offering our drivers to do the same. We anticipate opening tomorrow at 11AM and will evaluate conditions at that time. Have a great day and start to your Christmas holiday!

-Trey & Elizabeth Asbridge

23/12/2022

We have closed early due to weather. We will reopen tomorrow, possibly a delayed open depending on the roads. Stay warm and safe!

09/12/2022

We will miss you guys. -- Enjoy your next chapter. We wish you the best. =)

27/11/2022

Our Gift Card sale is valid through November 30th - Any $50 gift card will net a $10 gift card back to the purchaser. Order online at mydeliverme.com. :-)

www.mydeliverme.com is a food delivery service featuring online food ordering to Millington, South Tipton, Lakeland, Arlington, and Eads. Browse Menus, click your items, and order your meal.

26/11/2022

The ONLY locally owned and operated food delivery service handling all of Arlington, Lakeland, Eads, and Hickory Withe. Find us online @ mydeliverme.com.

Gift Cards for dinner delivery are always a hit! Order a $50 gift card now and receive a $10 gift certificate to keep for yourself! Order online @ mydeliverme.com > Gift Cards.

DeliverMe - Local Restaurants | Local Drivers | Local Owners.

15/11/2022

Delivery Drivers Needed! We are the area's only locally owned and operated food delivery service who are fully active in the communities we serve.

More Info >> https://form.jotform.com/200816861394156

DeliverMe, born in 2017 in Millington, serves all of Millington, Shelby Forest, Munford, Atoka, Drummonds, Brighton, Arlington, Lakeland, Eads, and Hickory Withe. We also handle deliveries for a national catering company throughout the entire Memphis Metro, all suburbs, and in other metro cities within the Mid-South.

You can find our primary website @ mydeliverme.com, or click the link above for information regarding how we operate with our drivers. Feel free to yell at us with any Q's.

Please click the link to complete this form.

26/10/2022

The difference between DeliverMe and DoorDash/GrubHub/UberEats.

Find us online at mydeliverme.com.

20/07/2022

Day 4 of 5 days of deals. Todays Deal is 10% off subtotals, use code todaysdeal10

19/07/2022

Sorry for my lateness today, todays deal of the day is 50% off delivery fees with code 50offDF