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Baidu Takeout

Launched in 2014, it is a late entrant in the market. Backed by tech major Baidu Inc, this app targets urban professionals. In addition to food, it delivers medicines and grocery items.

The app ensures delivery within short periods of time. Users can supervise the real-time location of the crew by a simple swipe of the phone's or hand-held device's touchscreen. It also offers coupons that can be effective when shared on WeChat and other social media channels.

With a huge investment in the app, Baidu is eyeing the door-to-door distribution business. It has more than 40,000 professionally-trained members among its delivery staff.