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Cancellation of Takeaway Orders Increases in the Last Hour of Restaurant Operation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Retail, Apps, Applications, Technology, Just Eat, Otter, Uber Eats, Common, Digital, Multimedia, Research

A recent study conducted by Otter , a leading Restaurant Operating System, has revealed figures on the financial impact of takeaway order cancellations for UK restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • A recent study conducted by Otter , a leading Restaurant Operating System, has revealed figures on the financial impact of takeaway order cancellations for UK restaurants.
  • The study found that the last hour of operation is a critical time for cancellations, with restaurants experiencing a 1.74x higher cancellation rate than those operating beyond this hour.
  • On average, 20% of orders and 31% of cancellations occur within the last hour before closing time.
  • In response to this challenge, Otter advocates for a review of restaurant operating hours and calls on businesses to establish buffer times to mitigate the clash between last-minute orders and closing schedules.

YouLend secures deal with J.P. Morgan to extend £4 billion in additional financing to SMEs

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Monday, January 29, 2024
SME, Health, CFO, Partnership, Just Eat, J. P. Morgan, EBay, GDP, Growth, Security (finance)

The deal will enable YouLend to extend £4 billion in additional revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Key Points: 
  • The deal will enable YouLend to extend £4 billion in additional revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • The partnership with J.P. Morgan demonstrates a commitment to powering the backbone of the economy, by closing the funding gap for SMEs.
  • Anders Torpe Christoffersen, CFO of YouLend, commented: "This partnership with J.P. Morgan is a critical milestone for YouLend.
  • The deal enables us to provide nearly £4 billion in additional SME financing and underscores our dedication to fuelling the growth and financial stability of SMEs."

SkipTheDishes announces seasoned executive Paul Burns as new CEO

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
SkipTheDishes, Organization, Interim, Flower, Culture, MB, Just Eat, Shaw Communications, Management, Canwest, Burns, Grubhub

Burns, former managing director at X, to succeed interim CEO Steve Puchala in driving Canada's homegrown delivery network forward

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  • Burns, former managing director at X, to succeed interim CEO Steve Puchala in driving Canada's homegrown delivery network forward
    WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, SkipTheDishes, Canada's homegrown delivery network, announced that Paul Burns, most recently the managing director at X (formerly known as Twitter), has been named the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Burns will be succeeding interim CEO Steve Puchala, who stepped into the role earlier this year following former CEO Howard Migdal's appointment to Executive Vice President, North America and CEO of Grubhub, within the Just Eat Takeaway.com network, in April 2023.
  • "Having witnessed Skip's incredible rise from a Prairies start-up in 2012 to the industry-leading organization it is today, I am honoured to be stepping into the position of CEO and working with a very talented team to create more transformative delivery experiences for Canadians," says Paul Burns, Chief Executive Officer, SkipTheDishes.
  • With Burns' transition to CEO, Interim CEO Steve Puchala will be retiring at the end of the year.

S4 Capital appoints Melanie Dhawan as its Chief Financial Officer for its Content Practice

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, CFO, FP, Marketing, Monk, Content, Media.Monks, Just Eat Takeaway.com, Just Eat, Turner Broadcasting System, Management

LONDON, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanie Dhawan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Content practice of the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company S4 Capital.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanie Dhawan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Content practice of the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company S4 Capital.
  • At global entertainment company Turner Broadcasting, she fulfilled multiple roles over 13 years, covering controllership, commercial partnering, FP&A and finance transformation.
  • Just before joining S4 Capital, Mel was at Adevinta, where she led finance transformation and operations, including the post  acquisition integration of the eBay Classifieds Group.
  • She joined the S4 Capital Group Finance team in mid 2022, and established the Group FP&A and Finance Transformation functions, before moving to the Content practice as CFO.

S4 Capital appoints Melanie Dhawan as its Chief Financial Officer for its Content Practice

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, CFO, FP, Marketing, Monk, Content, Media.Monks, Just Eat Takeaway.com, Just Eat, Turner Broadcasting System, Management

LONDON, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanie Dhawan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Content practice of the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company S4 Capital.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanie Dhawan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Content practice of the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company S4 Capital.
  • At global entertainment company Turner Broadcasting, she fulfilled multiple roles over 13 years, covering controllership, commercial partnering, FP&A and finance transformation.
  • Just before joining S4 Capital, Mel was at Adevinta, where she led finance transformation and operations, including the post  acquisition integration of the eBay Classifieds Group.
  • She joined the S4 Capital Group Finance team in mid 2022, and established the Group FP&A and Finance Transformation functions, before moving to the Content practice as CFO.

CJ Foods Launches "bibigo to go" Delivery Brand to Service Growing Demand for Delicious Korean Meals

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Taste, Uber Eats, CJ, ASDA, CJ CheilJedang, Partnership, Just Eat, UK Business Forums, Food delivery, Fast food, Bibimbap, Ocado

The delivery food brand offers popular Korean meals made with CJ's bibigo products through Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat

Key Points: 
  • The delivery food brand offers popular Korean meals made with CJ's bibigo products through Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat
    LONDON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Foods, a business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, launched an online delivery food service "bibigo to go" to introduce their delicious Korean menu to British consumers.
  • The menu includes popular Korean foods such as Mandu (Korean dumpling), Korean-style fried chicken, Bibimbap, fried rice, Japchae noodles, Tteokbokki, Kimchi and Korean sauces as well as fries, topped with Korean flavours.
  • "We believe the convenient bibigo to go delivery service and Pop Up will be great platforms for consumers to experience our delicious K-food products."
  • Starting with the UK, CJ Foods aims to spread the taste of Korean cuisine across Europe.

1440 Secures Top Honors with 1871’s Distinguished Momentum Award

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Lifestyle, Other Communications, Women, Communications, Social Media, Men, Millennials, Generation Z, Media, Generation X, Consumer, Momentum, IPO, Foxtrot, SpotHero, EBay, Lessines, Etsy, Just Eat, IG Group, News, 79th Academy Awards, Entertainment, Reverberation, Grubhub

Known for delivering unbiased news to nearly three million subscribers, 1440 today celebrated its recognition as the 2023 recipient of the distinguished Momentum Award by startup incubator 1871 , which honors innovation, and the brightest leaders and companies in tech across Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • Known for delivering unbiased news to nearly three million subscribers, 1440 today celebrated its recognition as the 2023 recipient of the distinguished Momentum Award by startup incubator 1871 , which honors innovation, and the brightest leaders and companies in tech across Chicago.
  • This commendation signifies a pivotal achievement in 1440’s ongoing journey of innovation, reinforcing its position as a pioneering force for impartiality in the media.
  • The Momentum Awards, hosted by 1871, is the largest annual celebration of tech innovation across Chicago and beyond.
  • This year's ceremony marked the 16th Annual Momentum Awards, honoring outstanding leaders and companies in the tech sector.

Grubhub Partners with Entertainment Icon and Food Fanatic, Snoop Dogg, to Debut the "Did Somebody Say" Platform in the U.S.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Taste, London, Heart, Food, Life, Marketing, JET, Just Eat, OOH, McCann (company), Growth, Music, Television, Food delivery, Grubhub

CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Grubhub – a leading food-ordering and delivery platform – officially debuts the "Did Somebody Say" marketing platform in the U.S. The new brand platform celebrates that familiar feel-good moment when the doorbell rings and your Grubhub order arrives. The launch of "Did Somebody Say" kicks off with a creative omnichannel campaign anchored in a 60-second TV spot, featuring a song by the iconic rapper, entrepreneur, food-enthusiast, and cookbook author, Snoop Dogg.

Key Points: 
  • The new brand platform celebrates that familiar feel-good moment when the doorbell rings and your Grubhub order arrives.
  • The launch of "Did Somebody Say" kicks off with a creative omnichannel campaign anchored in a 60-second TV spot , featuring a song by the iconic rapper, entrepreneur, food-enthusiast, and cookbook author, Snoop Dogg.
  • "The campaign celebrates how Grubhub delivers not only food but the delight people feel when their order is on the way.
  • We've all experienced that moment of joy when the doorbell rings and your food arrives – our new 'Did Somebody Say Grubhub' mnemonic encapsulates that feeling of joy perfectly."

Feeding the Future: Online Food Delivery Market to Experience 11.1% CAGR through 2028

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Online, Compound annual growth rate, Just Eat, Grubhub, Food, Traction, Mobile app, Just Eat Takeaway.com, Internet, Computer, Food delivery, Online shopping, Retail, Growth

The global online food delivery market has witnessed remarkable growth, with a market size of US$ 121.4 Billion in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The global online food delivery market has witnessed remarkable growth, with a market size of US$ 121.4 Billion in 2022.
  • Online food delivery involves the process of ordering and receiving food items at customers' doorsteps through various food delivery websites and applications, utilizing computers or smartphones.
  • Online food delivery provides a wide array of food options accessible through smartphones, with the added convenience of doorstep delivery.
  • The comprehensive report provides insights into various aspects of the global online food delivery market, including:

Just Eat Takeaway.com Announces Leadership Changes with its North America Segment

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Monday, March 13, 2023
CFO, City, DeWitt, Restaurant, SkipTheDishes, Groen, Acquisition, Just Eat Takeaway.com, Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, Just Eat, Growth, Lead, Management, Food delivery, Grubhub

CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub, a leading online food delivery platform, announces today that CEO Adam DeWitt, will step down from his position. Howard Migdal has been appointed executive vice president of North America and CEO of Grubhub. Migdal, a U.S. national, is currently the CEO of SkipTheDishes, Just Eat Takeaway.com's Canadian subsidiary. DeWitt will remain with the company through May 1, 2023 to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Points: 
  • Howard Migdal has been appointed executive vice president of North America and CEO of Grubhub.
  • Migdal, a U.S. national, is currently the CEO of SkipTheDishes, Just Eat Takeaway.com's Canadian subsidiary.
  • We are also excited to promote Howard as the new leader of our North America segment and Grubhub's new CEO," Groen added.
  • "I am honored to take on the role leading our North America business and becoming the CEO of Grubhub," said Howard Migdal.