Hard Bargain: Third-party delivery may be costly, but restaurateurs can’t afford not to engage with it

By Jeff Dover Delivery is the fastest-growing segment in Canada’s foodservice industry. According to Ipsos Foodservice Monitor, delivery foodservice sales were $4.3 billion in Canada in 2018, an increase of 44 per cent over the previous year, with delivery now accounting for 8 per cent of QSR and 6 per cent of FSR meals. In […]

Foodora couriers announce plans to join Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Press Release Foodora bike and car couriers announced their plans to unionize with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Foodora is an international, app-based company that facilitates online food ordering and delivery. They have operations in cities across Canada, with Toronto being their largest Canadian market. Foodora charges restaurants 30 percent per order and only pays their […]

foodora commits to sustainable food delivery with three-tier environmental plan

The on-demand service gives food delivery a greener outcome this Earth Day Press release This Earth Day, foodora is protecting the pale blue dot by connecting consumers with sustainable options. Beginning April 22, foodora will begin rolling out a national sustainability program focusing on three core issues, complementing the company’s commitment to zero emission delivery via […]

foodora delivers Canada a taste of 2018 food trends

foodora and renowned chefs reveal food trends to look forward to in the coming year Press release On Dec. 1, foodora, the on-demand food delivery service, along with top-notch chefs from across the country revealed their predictions for how Canadians will be eating in 2018. From Vancouver to Quebec City, foodora delved deep with experts […]

foodora is hitting the road to Calgary and Edmonton

On-demand restaurant delivery service foodora expands in western Canada Press release foodora, one of the top food delivery services in Toronto, Montreal, and most recently Vancouver, has expanded to offer its food delivery services to three new Canadian cities: Edmonton, Calgary and Quebec City. Starting October 3, foodora’s fleet of bicycle riders and drivers will bring meals from over 50 restaurant partners in […]

Grabb moves to B2B space as foodora takes on its Toronto network

With Canada’s competitive food ordering landscape rapidly expanding, a strategic consolidation is made Press release Grabb Mobile Inc., the first order-ahead mobile app in Toronto, has announced a partnership with foodora as part of its shift to the business-to-business (B2B) space. Grabb has experienced significant growth developing custom order-ahead software for leading Canadian companies. To […]

Foodora brings back your lunchbox favourites with a twist

Foodora is offering three lucky students a chance to win free food for the school year Press release It’s time to get nostalgic: foodora, the on-demand food delivery service, is launching new ‘Back to School Specials’ that put a twist on Canadians’ childhood lunchtime classics. foodora worked collaboratively with three select restaurant partners in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, and beginning today […]

foodora expands delivery zone to service North York and Etobicoke

foodora expands its Toronto delivery zone by over 100 square kilometres Press release foodora has announced the expansion of its Toronto delivery area. foodora will now offer food delivery and pick-up options to customers in Etobicoke and North York in addition to its current Toronto delivery area. “Since launching in Toronto in January 2016, we’ve had a ton of interest from restaurants and customers outside of the downtown core,” said David […]

Food delivery service helps customers easily identify halal restaurants this Ramadan

Select foodora restaurant partners to deliver ‘Break Your Fast’ packs with every order placed at dusk Press release Canadian Muslims will observe Ramadan beginning Saturday, May 27 through to Monday, June 26, and on-demand food delivery service foodora will help customers identify halal food options by adding a halal symbol to select restaurant partners on its website and app. Throughout Ramadan, […]