Groupon Expands Location-Based Deals to Five More Cities

Groupon has expanded its location-based deals platform, Groupon Now, with recent launches in the Boston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington D.C. markets.

"Unlike traditional Groupon deals that are purchased for future use, Groupon Now is an easy way to explore your neighborhood and save money on anything you need right now: somewhere to eat, something fun to do or a way to pamper yourself, among others," the company said in a news release.

Groupon Now deals are redeemed immediately and good for that day only. Merchants use Groupon Now to attract extra customers in the hours they need them most, managing the flow of business in real time.

“We’re excited to continue rolling out service nationwide and introduce people to this entirely new way to shop,” said Dan Roarty, VP of Groupon Now. “Groupon Now offers consumers deals on the go for everything their city has to offer, while driving business to local merchants at the time that’s best for them.”

Five cities

Boston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington D.C. consumers join Groupon subscribers in Chicago, New York City and San Francisco who currently have access to Groupon Now deals. Customers already using the Groupon app can download the updated version for full access to Groupon Now!.To download the free Groupon app featuring Groupon Now!, visit the iPhone App Store or the Android Marketplace.

Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on stuff to do, eat, see and buy in 43 countries around the world. Groupon says it uses collective buying power to offer huge discounts and provide a win-win for business and consumers, delivering more than 1,000 daily deals globally.