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This Year’s Sweet 16 – By the Numbers

Big events like March Madness can mean big opportunities for Dashers to earn extra income. Here’s how much Dashers in each of the Sweet 16 team’s markets have earned so far – and the most popular fan orders that are powering those earnings.

Mar 26, 2025
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During the first week of March Madness, college basketball fans from across the country have tuned in to cheer their schools on – and this week’s Sweet 16 games will be sure to continue the madness. 

In recent years, a vast majority of these college basketball fans have made plans to catch the action from the comfort of their couch. That means March Madness is a major opportunity for Dashers to earn extra income and reach their goals by connecting consumers with the best of their local neighborhoods – and in this case, that means watch-party essentials. 

As the Sweet 16 teams get ready to face off, let’s take a closer look at how much Dashers in these teams’ towns have earned so far during the tournament:

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What’s powering these Dasher earnings – and what’s keeping fans fed as they tune in to root for their schools? The most popular items ordered on game days in markets with teams in the tournament so far are:

  • French Fries

  • Hash Browns

  • Dr Pepper® 

Whether this year’s tournament ends with an upset from an underdog or a victory from a favorite, Dashers are delivering to watch parties across the country while they reach their goals by earning what they need, when they need it, on their own terms.