Delivery & Takeaway

Restaurant delivery sales remain strong as consumers value convenience

30-Aug-2024 By James McAllister

Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups have seen a year-on-year (YOY) increase of 9.4% for delivery sales, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.

Deliveroo reaches ‘key financial milestone’ with first half-year profit

08-Aug-2024 By James McAllister

Deliveroo has reported positive profit in its half-year (H1) financial report for the first time since the business launched back in 2013, describing it as a ‘key financial milestone’.

Cool weather and Euros boost delivery sales in June

02-Aug-2024 By James McAllister

Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups recorded the strongest growth in delivery sales since the end of Covid-19 restrictions in June, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.

Uber Eats partners with GMB Union

02-Aug-2024 By James McAllister

Uber Eats is to partner with the GMB, paving the way for its couriers across the UK to be represented by the union.

Deliverect launches market intelligence platform Pulse

24-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Food tech platform Deliverect has launched a new marketing intelligence platform that it says gives restaurants the insights and tools they need to improve visibility and ROI.

Sandwich Sandwich looks to take on Pret and Subway as it plots further London expansion

16-Jul-2024 By Dan Riley

Bristol-based operator Sandwich Sandwich has said it’s looking to challenge the likes of Pret and Subway as it prepares for the official launch of its debut London site this week.

Deliveries soar for restaurant groups in May as weather keeps some consumers at home

25-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups achieved their biggest year-on-year growth in delivery sales of 2024 last month, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.

Taylor Swift concerts lead to a surge in Deliveroo orders

21-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

Deliveroo has reported a surge in orders in the hours following Taylor Swift’s recent UK concerts.

Deliveroo launches invite-only loyalty programme

18-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Deliveroo has launched a new invite-only loyalty programme called Plus Diamond, which it says will ‘provide enhanced service and greater selection for its top customers’.

Consumers rein in takeaway and fast food spend

04-Jun-2024 By Hannah Currie

Consumers reined in spending on takeaways and fast food last month with the category recording its first decline since May 2020, according to a new Barclays report.

Deliveroo drivers protest working conditions at London AGM

24-May-2024 By James McAllister

Deliveroo drivers have staged a protest outside the company's annual general meeting (AGM) in London over working conditions described by one rider as ‘soul destroying’.

Food delivery companies to introduce tougher checks to prevent illegal working

01-May-2024 By Restaurant

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are to introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers.

Takeaway and delivery sales start to plateau

26-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

At-home sales for Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups were virtually flat year-on-year in March, new research shows.

The Lowdown: Portal Way

22-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Plans have been approved to build a monolithic, cubed structure in west London that will be home to hundreds of dark kitchens as well as a huge community food hall.

Delivery sales rise 8% in February as takeaways drop again

21-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 8% in delivery sales in February 2024, CGA by NIQ’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker shows.

The Co-Kitchens launches incubator programme to support start ups

18-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Shared kitchen concept The Co-Kitchens is launching a incubator programme to support up coming restaurateurs in the food delivery and quick-service restaurant sector.

Deliveroo reports strong progress in latest results

14-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Deliveroo says that it has had a ‘resilient year of growth’ as it reports a rise in gross profits.

Sandwich Sandwich secures London foothold

13-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Award-winning Bristol-based operator Sandwich Sandwich is to make its debut in the capital later this year having secured a site in the City of London.

Yard Sale lines up twelfth site as it celebrates 10 years

12-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Neighbourhood pizza shop Yard Sale Pizza will open its 12th London site next month on Dartmouth Park Hill in Tufnell Park.

Burgerism lines up fourth permanent Manchester site

27-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

A Manchester-based burger chain that was recently crowned Takeaway of the Year is opening a fourth permanent site in the city.

Delivery drivers to stage fresh strikes ‘every Friday and bank holiday’ until demands are met

23-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Drivers for food delivery platforms including Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats plan to continue striking ‘every Friday and bank holiday’ in a dispute over pay.

‘Welcome stability’ in delivery and takeaway sector as sales rise for eighth consecutive month

21-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups last month were 4% ahead of January 2023, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker shows.

Delivery drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day

13-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Drivers for food delivery platforms including Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats plan to strike on Valentine’s Day to protest against poor working conditions.

Sauce Shop develops delivery-only chicken brand

08-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

British sauce brand Sauce Shop has partnered with Sessions to launch an exclusive delivery brand.

Restaurants' delivery and takeaway sales growth slows as volume drops

24-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Britain’s top managed restaurant groups recorded 1% year-on-year growth in delivery and takeaway sales in December 2023, data shows.

Sessions confirms cancellation of Manchester project as it ‘moves away’ from food halls

02-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Sessions has pulled out of a deal to open a huge food hall in Manchester and closed its Islington food hall Neighbourhood as the business ‘consciously moves away from large capex projects with high operational intensity’.

Ordering habits 'evolve' as delivery sales rise and takeaways fall

19-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Delivery sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant groups rose 4% year-on-year in November 2023, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker shows — but takeaway sales fell 6%.

HMRC targets takeaways over electronic till fraud

13-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

More than 20 takeaways and restaurants in Edinburgh, London, St Helens and Stoke have been subject to unannounced visits as part of a crackdown on electronic till fraud.

Karma Kitchen gears up for further expansion following 'landmark year'

05-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Dark kitchen operator Karma Kitchen is targeting further growth following what it describes as a 'landmark year'.

Can't get to Ynyshir? Let it come to you

01-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

The UK’s best restaurant has created a special menu that is available for delivery via Uber Eats.

Deliveroo riders are not employees, UK Supreme Court rules

21-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Deliveroo riders cannot be classed as ‘workers’ and cannot form unions, UK judges have ruled in a landmark decision.

Delivery and takeaway sales grow for fifth consecutive month

21-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Delivery and takeaway sales at the country’s leading managed restaurant groups rose 5% year-on-year in October 2023, figures show.

PizzaExpress joins Just Eat for Business

17-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

PizzaExpress has become the latest restaurant brand to join the Just Eat for Business platform.

Government urges food delivery companies to end unchecked account sharing

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Food delivery firms have been urged by the Government to introduce tougher vetting measures on all delivery drivers in a bid to prevent illegal working.

'Convenience-driven change' in consumer habits leads to dip in takeaway sales

26-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Britain’s top managed restaurant groups achieved double-digit growth in delivery sales in September, but takeaways dipped after a 'convenience-driven change' in consumer habits.

'Consistent execution' driving continued momentum for Deliveroo

19-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Deliveroo has reported a 7% year-on-year (YoY) rise in revenue in the UK and Ireland alongside robust growth in gross transaction value (GTV) in its home region.

Yard Sale Pizza to hit 11 sites

11-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Yard Sale Pizza will open its latest pizza shop and fifth site south of the river next month.

Sandwich Sandwich crowned Uber Eats UK and Ireland’s Restaurant of the Year

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Bristol-based Sandwich Sandwich has been named the Uber Eats UK and Ireland’s Restaurant of the Year.

Karma Kitchen opens its fifth production unit

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Dark kitchen operator Karma Kitchen has opened a fifth site as it expands its operations throughout London and the rest of the UK.

Uber Eats offers £250,000 to black-owned businesses

04-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Uber Eats has announced that its Black Business Fund will return for a third year.

Deliveroo reveals plan to return £250m to shareholders

28-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Deliveroo has announced its intention to buy back £250m worth of shares through a premium tender.

Aldi takes on Domino's with free pizza delivery service

21-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Aldi is taking on Domino's with a pizza delivery service that has no delivery charge.

Delivery and takeaway sales rise for third sucessive month

20-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Britain’s top managed restaurant groups secured a third successive month of year-on-year growth in delivery and takeaway sales in August.

Delivery and takeaway sales see second successive month of growth

24-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Britain’s top managed restaurant groups achieved year-on-year growth in delivery and takeaway sales of 4% in July, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker shows.

Delivery and takeaway sales return to growth after 18 month decline

01-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups in June were 4% ahead of the same month in 2022, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker shows.

Alan Yau to launch retail and restaurant ramen concept

10-Jul-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Wagamama founder Alan Yau is to launch a restaurant and retail concept selling plant-based ramen.

PizzaExpress announces new delivery platform

04-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

PizzaExpress is launching its own delivery platform in partnership with Uber Eats.

Uber Eats launches grant to help independent restaurants cut packaging waste

08-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Uber Eats is giving 100 independent restaurants the chance to receive a grant for sustainable packaging in a bid to help tackle climate change.

Demand for deliveries and takeaways shows signs of stabilising as sales decline slows

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups saw delivery and takeaway sales drop 1% year-on-year in April, the new Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ shows.

Delivery brand Bhola’s Indian Rasoi to launch in Bethnal Green

04-May-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Bhola Prasad is to launch the first of several planned delivery and collection kitchens in London under the Bhola’s Indian Rasoi brand.