Inside a fight for survival: Restaurants despair as coronavirus tears through hospitality
A million people relying on the hospitality industry are fighting for its survival as coronavirus tears through the sector. Restaurants tell their stories.
UberEats, Deliveroo to fly in 2020 as boomers jump on the meal delivery gravy train
Meal delivery giants like UberEats are in for another bumper year in Australia, despite widespread concerns about how they are affecting the restaurant industry.
“Someone has to pay”: Restaurateurs warn of price hikes as wages and UberEats crush margins
Restaurant-goers will foot the bill of increasing operational costs as owners under “significant pressure” raise menu prices.
“Basically broccoli”: Boost Juice founder Janine Allis weighs in on the plant-based trend
Janine Allis says plant-based is not a trend which should be ignored but warns against overcomplicating the fast-growing category.
Uncertainty for Menulog as UK parent Just Eat agrees to $14 billion merger with rival
Menulog parent Just Eats has agreed in principle to a $14 billion merger with Dutch rival Takeaway.com, in a deal which will increase competitiveness.
FWO drops legal case against Foodora despite saying it was “important” for courts to consider
The Fair Work Ombudsman has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying it was unlikely to recoup entitlements.
Former domain regulator launches campaign against Menulog over “hijacked” business websites
A former director of the .au domainspace regulator is organising Menulog partners, claiming the platform has broken the rules around domain registration.
Menulog laying claim to business websites, retaining rights to use them “as it sees fit”
Menulog is automatically creating websites for small restaurants and cafes, at times without their knowledge by default, and laying claim to the domain names.
Learning from Foodora: How should gig-economy workers be defined?
Foodora might be the first of many food-delivery industry victims, hinting at the evolving nature of the Australian gig economy.
Deliveroo expands: The battle for Australia’s fast-growing meal delivery industry heats up
Deliveroo is expanding into 16 new areas in a bid to bolster its position in Australia's fast-growing meal delivery market.
Could UberEats leave Australia? Court ruling raises questions about gig economy longevity
Questions are being raised about the future of the UberEats and Deliveroo business models in Australia following an FWC ruling last Friday.
Uber and Deliveroo in “early talks” to merge, but Australian businesses aren’t on board
Two of the biggest players in the food delivery space, Uber and Deliveroo, could be set to merge, but Australian small businesses aren't keen on the idea.
