Wonder partners with Zipline to launch drone meal delivery in Texas

Wonder has partnered with Zipline to introduce on-demand drone delivery at its locations across Texas, with the service set to begin in January 2027. Customers will be able to order meals by drone from selected Wonder locations, starting in Dallas, as the company expands into the state.

Ahead of its planned Texas expansion in 2027, Wonder is building the infrastructure needed to support a scalable drone delivery network. This includes new storefronts, kitchen buildouts, advanced logistics and ordering technology.

Drone delivery is a key part of Wonder's strategy to improve access to food by reducing delivery times and serving areas that may be difficult to reach through traditional delivery models. The company said Texas, with its large geography, growing metro areas and focus on innovation, provides the right environment to expand these services.

By the end of 2027, Wonder expects drone delivery to be available at the majority of its Texas locations. The company aims to provide faster and more flexible food delivery across as many communities in the state as possible.

"At Wonder, we're constantly exploring new ways to make great food more accessible," said Tony Hoggett, CEO, Wonder North America. "Partnering with Zipline allows us to push the boundaries of what's possible, combining our innovative food technology platform with world-class drone technology to reach customers in Texas through faster, more convenient delivery and serve them in entirely new ways."

Zipline's electric drones autonomously collect orders and fly them directly to customers' homes. The company has completed more than 2.5 million autonomous deliveries worldwide across the healthcare, food and retail sectors, with more than 100,000 items available for order in the United States.

At Wonder locations, Zipline's system will support on-demand order fulfilment through automated flights, pickups and deliveries integrated with Wonder's kitchens and ordering systems. The company said the service does not require special packaging or expensive infrastructure changes for restaurants.

Wonder will also use the Zipline Dropbox, a pickup solution with indoor and outdoor loading options that can be installed without construction. Orders are placed in a keypad-secured drawer, after which Zipline's system completes the delivery without requiring staff to interact with the drones.

"Every restaurant has menu items they hesitate to put in a delivery bag. Zipline changes that. By taking traffic out of the equation, Wonder can now offer customers their menu with confidence that every meal will arrive exactly as their chefs intended," said Chris Kenney, Head of National Partnerships, Zipline. "Wonder is proving that drone delivery is a growth driver. Customers get a better experience, and restaurants get more demand."

Wonder said partnerships such as this will support its expansion plans by improving delivery speed, expanding access to food and building a more resilient and efficient food ecosystem.