Methodology

Analyze: Methodology is a meal delivery service headquartered in Concord, California, that has served over 125,000 customers since its launch in 2015. The company delivers nationwide to the contiguous 48 states, offering fully cooked meals that can be reheated in less than 5 minutes. Meals are calorie-controlled, with Standard meals ranging from 300-450 calories and Large meals from 600-1000 calories. Prices start at $18 per meal and can go up to $28 for luxury ingredients like black cod or lobster. The menu is free of gluten, dairy, refined sugar, artificial ingredients, canola oil, processed ingredients, lactose, casein, and whey, and offers Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, and Pescatarian options. Keto and Paleo diets are accommodated through Mix ‘n Match jars. The company also provides Reset programs and an 8-week Transformation Tribe weight loss experience, including a collaboration with B The Method for a combined nutrition and workout program. Meals are delivered overnight by 6 AM every Monday and/or Thursday in insulated boxes, with packaging pickup available in some regions for recycling or disposal. Most items are packaged in reusable glass jars and bento bowls, with occasional use of leak-proof, microwave-safe plastic containers. Analyze: Methodology uses the highest-quality ingredients available each week, cooking primarily with avocado oil and occasionally olive oil. The company has moved towards being a Zero Food Waste kitchen, maintaining food waste below 0.8% nearly every week. Corporate roles are fully remote and spread throughout the world, and the company establishes deep partnerships with farms to grow high-quality, rare produce in greenhouses. Subscriptions can be paused or canceled with one week’s notice, and the company can accommodate many food allergies, although cross-contamination is still a possibility.