Apps & Technology

The Apps & Technology section on Catering Today explores how digital innovation is transforming the UK hospitality industry. It covers the latest software, platforms, and tech solutions driving efficiency, customer engagement, and operational control across restaurants, pubs, and catering businesses. From mobile ordering and delivery systems to data analytics, AI tools, and POS integration, Catering Today provides insights into the technology shaping the sector’s future and helping operators adapt to evolving consumer expectations.

Oct- 2025 -

2 October

DoorDash finalises Deliveroo takeover as new CEO appointed

DoorDash’s takeover of Deliveroo has been formally completed following court approval. Following the move, Miki Kuusi, a co-founder of Finnish delivery company Wolt, which was acquired by DoorDash in 2022, has been appointed as CEO of Deliveroo. Writing on LinkedIn, Kuusi said: “For me personally, this is also the start of…
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Sep- 2025 -

19 September

Deliveroo chief exec to step down following DoorDash takeover

Deliveroo has announced that founder and chief executive Will Shu will step down after 13 years leading the food delivery platform. The news comes after Deliveroo agreed to a £2.9bn takeover by US rival DoorDash. Before founding Deliveroo in 2012, Shu studied for an MBA at the Wharton School and…
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10 September

EU approves Doordash’s Deliveroo takeover

The European Union Commission has approved DoorDash’s acquisition of Deliveroo following a review of the move. Earlier this year, Deliveroo announced it had agreed to a £2.9bn takeover deal from the US delivery platform rival. The delivery giants said the deal will help improve Deliveroo’s market share while the “complementary…
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May- 2025 -

6 May

Deliveroo to be acquired by US rival DoorDash in £2.9bn deal

Deliveroo has announced it has agreed to a £2.9bn takeover deal from US delivery platform rival Doordash. The delivery giants said the deal will help improve Deliveroo’s market share while the “complementary geographic regions” will see Doordash enter nine new countries for the first time, including the UK. The news…
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Apr- 2025 -

8 April

Deliveroo integrates Wagamama’s loyalty programme in-app

Deliveroo has integrated Wagamama’s loyalty programme ‘soul club’, marking the first restaurant loyalty programme to be available on the app. Soul club is a unique platform where members can redeem free menu items and exclusive content such as a constantly evolving stream of recipe and foodie videos. From now on…
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Mar- 2025 -

7 March

Just Eat to kickstart drone-operated deliveries

Just Eat has announced the rollout of its new drone-operated deliveries in partnership with Manna, a drone delivery company. Following the new partnership, customers will have the choice to receive their orders from participating partners via drones, which will be deployed from local delivery hubs operated by Manna. Once the…
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Feb- 2025 -

25 February

Just Eat acquired by Prosus for €4.1bn

Global technology company Prosus has announced it has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway for €4.1bn (£3.4bn) to create the fourth largest food delivery group globally. Prosus acquires Just Eat’s entire issued share capital for €20.30 (£16.8) per share via a recommended all-cash public offer on the…
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Nov- 2024 -

5 November

Consumer interest in healthy deliveries up in 2024, report finds

Salads now make up 30% of the top 10 global delivery dishes – up from just 10% in 2023 – beating burgers out of the top 10 for the first time, according to Deliveroo’s annual 100 Report. The report shows there has been a shift towards health-focused food options, as…
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Aug- 2024 -

14 August

Hospitality entrepreneur launches free staffing app ‘Find Larry’

Former restaurant and pub owner David Lane has launched a new free app that looks to help hospitality owners tackle the current staffing challenges the industry is facing. ‘Find Larry’ is a 24/7 live platform that allows hospitality businesses to post shifts they need covering, ensuring they can maintain operations…
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May- 2024 -

3 May

Deliveroo, Just Eat and UberEats commit to prevent illegal workers

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are taking significant steps to protect the British public’s safety by preventing exploitation of account sharing by those looking to work. Michael Tomlinson, the minister for Countering Illegal Migration, and minister Hollinrake, the minister for Business and Trade, met with representatives from the three…
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