Deliveroo
Coverage explores third-party delivery’s role in UK hospitality, with a focus on logistics innovation, restaurant and chain partnerships, dark kitchen models, subscription services, and retail collaborations with brands like Waitrose, Co-op, and Morrisons. Reporting offers strategic insights for operators using or evaluating delivery platforms to drive off-premise revenue, streamline fulfilment, and respond to shifting consumer expectations in the food-to-go and convenience space.
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Jun- 2021 -24 JuneBusiness
Court of Appeal confirms Deliveroo self-employment judgement
The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed IWGB union’s appeal against prior judgements that found Deliveroo drivers to be self-employed. The verdict in favour of Deliveroo’s self-employment system for its workers was unanimous, with all three judges agreeing without dissenting opinions. One judge described the verdict that riders are not…
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23 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
New matcha cafe opens in Marylebone
A new matcha-based coffee shop and dessert bar will open in Marylebone, London on 28 June. Named How Matcha!, it aims to celebrate the “many health benefits of matcha”, whilst showcasing the “versatility” of the green superfood. Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea…
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10 JunePeople
Deliveroo riders trained to spot female harassment
Deliveroo riders will be trained to spot signs of female harassment and drug dealing, as part of a new partnership with Neighbourhood Watch. The optional training programme, which has been verified by the Metropolitan Police, will see riders be educted to notice crimes such as domestic abuse, human trafficking, drug…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilRestaurants
Deliveroo announces new Eataly partnership
Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with Eataly, an Italian market and restaurant concept which has virtually launched its first-ever UK site located in London’s Broadgate. The deal will see Eataly deliver its goods exclusively via the Deliveroo app – allowing customers to purchase a wide range of authentic Italian…
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28 AprilPeople
Prezzo chair to join Deliveroo’s board
Deliveroo has appointed Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones and former Coca-Cola Europe chief executive Dominique Reiniche to its board as non-executive directors. Jones will join the delivery apps board as the chair of the remuneration committee and as a member of the audit committee. Alongside her executive role at Italian…
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28 AprilRestaurants
Kalamaki Street Greek expands portfolio to seven
KSG Franchising has announced the opening of its seventh Kalamaki Street Greek site with the launch of another London venue. Situated at the Colour Factory, the Hackney Wick restaurant follows a recent Tooley Street opening in March 2021. Founded in 2019, the group said that its growing portfolio, which features…
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27 AprilApps & Technology
Waitrose announces two-year Deliveroo partnership
Waitrose has announced a two-year partnership with Deliveroo, following a successful trial period between the two groups. The deal will see the supermarket chain expand its service on Deliveroo by 110 new shops across the UK, bringing the total by the end of the summer to 150. Some 400 new…
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13 AprilBusiness
Sainsbury’s expands Deliveroo partnership
Deliveroo has expanded its partnership with Sainsbury’s with a new two year contract, which will allow customers to order grocery goods via the food delivery app. The trial was initially launched in 10 stores last November, however a further 22 stores in London will be added to the offering. In…
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7 AprilBusiness
Deliveroo shares rise 2% despite riders strike
Hundreds of Deliveroo riders are expected to strike today for fair pay, and better working rights – as the company saw its shares rise for the first time since its market debut. The socially distanced protests, which were organised by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), are planned…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchBusiness
Deliveroo sees shares fall by 30% in market debut
Shares in Deliveroo sank by as much as 30% as it made its London Stock Market debut, going as low as 275p per share and wiping over £2bn off its valuation In a market announcement this morning, Deliveroo said the offer price has been set at £3.90 per share, equating…
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