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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Oct- 2019 -16 OctoberCatering Companies
CMA launches investigation into Amazon and Deliveroo deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into whether Amazon’s investment to acquire a minority stake in Deliveroo could result in a “substantial lessening of competition”. Earlier this year in May, Amazon led a $575m (£450m) investment round in the food delivery app raising a $1.53bn (£1.2bn)…
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15 OctoberPeople
Deliveroo riders boycott Wagamama restaurants in Bristol
Around 80 Deliveroo riders boycotted Wagamama restaurants in Bristol last week, over complaints that staff at the Japanese chain took too long to prepare food for deliveries. According to Bristol Live, Joseph Nunes, who organised the boycott, said “riders often have to wait 25 minutes in Wagamama for orders to…
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4 OctoberApps & Technology
Domino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers
Global cybersecurity firm DynaRisk has discovered a hunger for hacking food delivery companies in the UK, with platforms including Deliveroo, Domino’s, Papa Johns and Nando’s among those most targeted. The research found that cyber criminals are sharing ‘cheat sheets’ for hacking tools used to break through site defences at scale,…
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3 OctoberFood and Drink
Deliveroo swings to £232m loss in 2018
Deliveroo has reported losses before tax of £232m for 2018, despite a 72% increase in sales to £467m during the year. Deliveroo said it invested “heavily” in new markets during the period, including Taiwan and Kuwait, adding the sales growth was largely due to the food delivery firm increasing the…
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Sep- 2019 -11 SeptemberFood and Drink
Deliveroo TV advert banned after being deemed ‘misleading’
A TV advert for food delivery service Deliveroo has been banned for suggesting the food delivery firm could deliver anywhere in the UK. The ad, aired in March, showed various scenes of people using the Deliveroo app and having food delivered to them, all in a variety of places and…
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2 SeptemberCatering Companies
Deliveroo partners with the FA
Food delivery service Deliveroo has signed a multi-year deal with the Football Association (FA), becoming England’s first sleeve sponsor. The company logo will be worn on the training kit of all senior sides across men’s and women’s football, starting with Gareth Southgate’s squad for the forthcoming UEFA EURO 2020 qualifiers…
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Aug- 2019 -28 AugustRestaurants
Pizza Express group earnings down by 7.7% in H1
Pizza Express saw its group earnings drop by 7.7% for H1, in spite of a small rise in sales for the 26 weeks up to 30 June. Group EBITDA for H1 was down 7.7% to £32.4m, with total sales up 2.6% and like-for-like sales up 0.2%. The group cited “industry-wide…
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9 AugustBusiness
Deliveroo launches Restaurant Rescue Team to support struggling businesses
Deliveroo has launched the Restaurant Rescue Team, the team is aimed at those being “pushed out of bricks-and-mortar sites” by escalating costs. Deliveroo will help restaurants with branding, menu development and pricing strategies, and look to offer a wider customer base through its platform. Alongside this, it will offer preferential…
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7 AugustRestaurants
Camile Thai Kitchen to open two new stores in London
Camile Thai Kitchen, the healthy online delivery restaurant chain, has announced it is opening two new London outlets in Islington and Croydon. With over 25 restaurants in the UK and Ireland (and a pipeline of over 10 more) Camile said its “fast growing” franchise has “ambitious” plans to develop further…
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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyAwards & Events
Deliveroo announces finalists for restaurant makeover competition
Deliveroo has announced the six finalists in its restaurant makeover competition, with the winner receiving a £25,000 renovation. The six finalists are: Amigos Mexican Kitchen, Sheffield: Open since 2010 and run by Khalid Wani and his business partner, Amigos is an award-winning restaurant that specialises in halal Mexican street food. …
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