MAGAZINE

It seems 2025 is shaping up to be the year of shakeups in the delivery world. In just five months, two major players have been snapped up – Just Eat Takeaway accepted an offer from Prosus in March, and now Deliveroo is joining forces with DoorDash.

What does this mean for the out-of-home industry? 

If you’re an operator, you’re already navigating a crowded, competitive delivery space. The landscape is shifting fast, and the power players are getting even bigger. With every acquisition, the question grows louder: who’s next, and how does that impact you?

The demand for delivery isn’t going anywhere, but ownership and alliances are changing quickly. For operators, this creates uncertainty. Who should you partner with? Where’s the most sustainable ground to stand on?

And while there are many questions left to be answered, we’ll have to see just how many more acquisitions are set to take place this year before we can start answering them. 

This month, we’re not just unpacking market movements, we’re also focusing on something that matters to every operator: sustainability. From page 18, dive into smart solutions around food waste and energy efficiency.

Also in this issue, I interview Ben Williams, European MD of Chipotle, to talk about the brand’s bold UK expansion (page 14). And of course, we’re shining a spotlight on street food trends starting on page 38 – because no matter how the industry evolves, creativity on the streets is always worth celebrating.

Until next time, 

Tamsyn Halm
Editor