18 Aug, 2023 By Admin
Global superstar Katy Perry teams up with Just Eat Takeaway.com

Global superstar Katy Perry teams up with Just Eat Takeaway.com – RING, DING, DONG! The food delivery giant’s ‘Did Somebody Say’ tune has officially had a pop-makeover – The new ‘Did Somebody Say’ Just Eat track features catchy rhymes about dishes for every meal occasion – The California Girl singer injects her signature playful charm into a new music video for Just Eat Takeaway.com, wowing in quirky and designer outfits, all inspired by her favourite food  



Pop sensation, Katy Perry, picks up the mic to deliver joy in a new campaign for food delivery giant, Just Eat. Fans (or KatyCats) can expect fireworks in a new music video for the brand, where the star fuses music, fashion and all things food.

In true Katy Perry style, the video sees the California Girl opening her door to a Just Eat delivery courier who she welcomes into her dolls-house-inspired home. As the delivery courier hands Katy her meal, viewers are given a whistle stop tour of her fantastical world, complete with elaborate outfits, piano playing puppets, and of course fabulous food.

The iconic ‘Did Somebody Say… Just Eat’ hit has been remixed into a bubbly pop chart-topper Katy sings rhymes about the different dishes available from Just Eat. From a “curry in a hurry” with medium spice to “a little sushi while I watch a movie” and even a “papaya salad while I sing a ballad”, the tune celebrates how Just Eat satisfies every food craving.

Known for her love of eccentric fashion, having famously dressed as a hamburger at the 2019 Met Gala after party, Katy also dazzles in nine out-of-this-world outfits. All based on her favourite food, clips show Katy eating noodles in a Moschino two piece adorned with fried eggs, enjoying a “Sub in the tub” wearing a diamante lettuce bralet, and treating herself to ice cream in a custom made cake dress. 

Bringing her star power to the new gig, Katy co-created the music and lyrics featured in the campaign, which will no doubt have fans singing along.
Working with Just Eat Takeaway.com was a really fun and natural experience. Coincidentally most of my records and eras have had food undertones to them, from strawberries, to peppermints to now mushrooms. Ordering takeaway is a regular Saturday night for me, so it was fun to channel that into a video that is a combination of the things that bring joy to my life: poppy bright colours, wild outfits, and food puns sung over a catchy tune.
Katy Perry  “While there’s no denying that everyone loved Snoop, it’s now time for a new global icon to take centre stage. Katy Perry brings unparalleled star power and her playful nature matches ours to a tee. “The playful lyrics about the food she craves echoes the huge variety of delicious dishes available on Just Eat. It’s not just a Friday night treat, we’ve seen growth in demand for delivery across breakfast, lunch, mid-week and even late night too. So for those, like Katy, who fancy an Acai bowl for breakfast, a margherita with extra cheese on it, or even a sub when they’re back from the club, will find it on Just Eat” 
Susan O’Brien, VP Global Brand at Just Eat Takeaway.com Fans can watch the full blockbuster advert during the ad break on Channel 4’s Gogglebox on Friday 20th May, or for those who can’t wait, it’s available now on YouTube.

17 Aug, 2023 By Admin
Business is booming for Tiny Cloud Kitchens as Nathan Wall is appointed Chief Operating Officer to further drive UK expansion

The Tiny Cloud Kitchens (TCK) simple to produce pan-Asian brands have been in high demand since their launch in 2020. Revolutionising the way its partners can reach the massive growth in demand for both pan-Asian and restaurant quality delivery options since the pandemic.

With rapid expansion, TCK’s owner Philip McGuinness was looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer with a background strong enough to help escalate the scale of the business potential and given his background Nathan Wall was the perfect fit. 

Recently as the Operations Director of Ei Group Managed Investments, Wall operated a dozen joint ventures in partnership with Industry leaders including Karen Jones, Oakman Inns, Laine Pub Company and Urban Pubs and Bars. Previously, Wall was the Managing Director UK and Ireland Airports for SSP. Wall also served as Operations Director of JD Wetherspoon and was at the forefront of their rapid expansion from 100 to 700 pubs.

Wall looks to do the same with Tiny Cloud Kitchens stating, “The TCK proposition is one of the most exciting innovations that I have seen in UK hospitality, providing a low risk, low cost solution, enabling businesses to best use existing facilities to produce sustainable long term profits. Hospitality, post-pandemic continues to face significant challenges in recruitment and I have been amazed by how simple it is for any member of our partner’s kitchen teams to produce a high quality product and delivery experience.  We are able to deliver essentially a turnkey delivery solution for our partners. Plus, our operations team, recruited from Loch Fyne and Oakman Inns, are able to deliver the comprehensive training and ongoing support our partners need.”

TCK’s unrivalled knowledge of the pan-Asian market has enabled their team to develop high-quality, simple to produce menus that utilise existing kitchen resources. Philip McGuinness exclaimed “This has been paramount in attracting  our existing partners across pubs, hotels and restaurants and will be a cornerstone to further drive our UK expansion.”

12 Aug, 2023 By Admin
GMB and Deliveroo sign historic union deal covering 90,000 riders

Agreement for riders in the self-employed delivery sector provides an innovative blueprint for the future of work, says the GMB and Deliveroo. 

GMB Union and Deliveroo have signed an historic union recognition deal covering the company’s more than 90,000 self-employed riders. 

The Voluntary Partnership Agreement [1] will see GMB have rights to collective bargaining on pay and consultation rights on benefits and other issues, including riders’ health, safety and wellbeing.

GMB will also be able to represent individual riders who are GMB members in disputes, giving them a stronger voice.

The agreement recognises that Deliveroo riders are self-employed, following a series of UK court judgements which have confirmed this status.

Mick Rix, GMB National Officer, said:

“This deal is the first of its kind in the world. 

“Tens of thousands of riders for one of the world’s largest online food delivery services will now be covered by a collective agreement that gives them a voice – including pay talks, guaranteed earnings      and representation in times of difficulty.

“Riders deserve respect for the work they do; and Deliveroo deserves praise for developing this innovative agreement with GMB – a blueprint for those working in the platform self-employed sector.

“This is a valuable contribution in making work better and to the future world of work.”

Will Shu, Deliveroo founder and CEO, said:

“We are delighted to partner with the GMB in this first-of-its-kind voluntary agreement, giving self-employed riders flexibility, guaranteed earnings, representation and benefits. Deliveroo has long called for riders to have both flexibility and security and this innovative agreement is exactly the sort of partnership the on-demand economy should be based on.

“This voluntary partnership is based on a shared commitment between the GMB and Deliveroo to rider welfare and wellbeing. Together, we are focusing on what matters most to riders. 

“Deliveroo was amongst the first platforms to offer riders free insurance, which we have extended to cover periods of illness and support for new parents, and we are proud to be able to build on that with this new partnership.”

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Notes to editors

Deliveroo riders will not automatically become GMB members. They will have to sign up as members through the usual channels.

Deliveroo riders are currently paid the National Living Wage, plus costs, while on an order, although most riders earn significantly more than this. This pay floor will be guaranteed as part of the agreement and will be discussed annually with the GMB.

About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with over 170,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners, as well as over 190,000 riders globally to provide the best food delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 11 markets, including Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United Kingdom.

About GMB 

GMB is a trade union that represents working people across the UK and Ireland. GMB has over 500,000 members who work in every type of job imaginable across public services and private sector companies too. We have tens of thousands of highly trained staff and activists who understand the world of work. GMB has been around for over 130 years and one fact has remained throughout this time, we are run by members for our members. Our mission is to make work better. 

[1] Agreement Summary, visit here:shorturl.at/bwyzR

3 Aug, 2023 By Admin
Mr. Yum makes major acquisition to personalise dining experiences

Mobile ordering and payments company Mr Yum has acquired leading hospitality Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and marketing company Sprout.

The two London-based companies will combine, with Sprout’s full-time staff joining Mr Yum to create a global team of more than 260 employees, who will continue building innovative tools for hospitality and entertainment venues in the UK and around the world.

Mr Yum CEO and Co-founder Kim Teo says the acquisition will accelerate the company’s mission of connecting venues with their guests in meaningful and valuable ways.

“This deal is an evolution of a successful partnership between our two companies, with Sprout integrated with Mr Yum in many shared locations over the past year, including Boxpark and Swingers crazy golf venues,” she says.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Sprout into the Mr Yum family. They’ve built a world-class team and technology solution and we’re excited to pour fuel on the fire and dream big with the innovation that’s possible by combining our two offerings.”

Teo says consumers are eager to have more personalised dining experiences and the acquisition will accelerate the development of sophisticated new products to enable hospitality operators to deliver bespoke service to their customers.

“Together, we’ll build things that have never been done in hospitality before. Our venue customers are screaming out for innovative ways to create ongoing, meaningful relationships with their guests, like being able to offer unique discounts or to let them know their favourite item is back on the menu,” she says.

“We’re going to make a real difference in the way people experience dining. You’ll walk in the door and the host will know your name, your favourite table to sit at, the pinot noir you enjoy and that you love spicy food.

“By combining our products at an incredibly deep level, this vision will soon become a reality.”

Sprout is the leading CRM and marketing platform for hospitality venues with brands including Nando’s, Shake Shack and Accor Hotels using the company’s technology in thousands of locations across the UK, Australia and the US. 

Mr Yum is the global market leader in mobile ordering and payments for restaurants, with offices across Australia, the UK and the US. The acquisition follows Mr Yum’s £58M capital raise in 2021.

Sprout co-founder Andy Marcus says combining the two companies will drive the creation of a global best-in-class growth platform for hospitality and entertainment venues.

“Together we’ll be able to rapidly scale solutions to provide venues with deeper and more seamless insights into their customers, which will enable them to provide superior and more meaningful hospitality experiences,” he says.

“Integrating our powerful and intuitive CRM into Mr Yum’s industry-leading platform will help create elegant, data-driven one-to-one conversations between venues and their guests for the first time. We are incredibly excited about what the future holds for the company.”

Mr Yum has grown from 12 to more than 260 full-time staff in the past 24 months, with teams in London, Sydney, Brisbane and the Melbourne headquarters.

Mr Yum has 15 million users and more than 1500 venues on the platform globally.

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About Mr Yum 

Mr Yum is the global market leader in mobile ordering and payments for restaurants and entertainment venues, with offices across Australia, the UK and the US. The acquisition follows Mr Yum’s £58M capital raise in 2021 including investors Tiger Global, AirTree, TEN13 and Skip Capital. For more: mryum.com