DELIVEROO GROWTH CONTINUES IN CORK AS ORDERS INCREASE BY 250%

• In Cork, customer orders have increased three and a half times (250%) on Deliveroo since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020
• More than 80 new restaurants in Cork have joined Deliveroo since March 2020, including favourites such as Burnt Pizza, Man Friday Deli and Black Market Burger

11 May 2022: Deliveroo has seen the number of orders from customers in Cork increase three and a half times (250%) since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, highlighting the continued popularity of getting favourite restaurant and takeaway dishes delivered to your door in as little as 30 minutes.

Over the last two years Burritos have secured the top spot as the most popular dish in Cork households, closely followed by Piri Piri Chicken and Pad Thai. Popular eateries for dining at home include Soba the Aisan street food restaurant with branches in Blackpool and Carey’s Lane; Umi Falafel delivering delectable middle eastern fare from Academy Street; and Roosters Piri Piri specialising in delicious chicken dishes based in Blackpool and Douglas. More than 80 new restaurants in Cork have joined Deliveroo since March 2020, with Deliveroo providing an additional revenue stream for the Cork city hospitality industry throughout the pandemic, by helping restaurants to keep trading and reach new customers during lockdowns. Deliveroo is committed to supporting the growth of independent restaurants, with new partners including the likes of Burnt Pizza, Man Friday Deli and Black Market Burger joining the platform.

To facilitate the growth of the business in Ireland, Deliveroo recently opened a new office in North Dock in Dublin with the team focusing on business development across Ireland. This is in addition to the more than 3,000 self-employed riders across the country that Deliveroo continues to work with.

Country Director for Ireland at Deliveroo, Breffney Brass said: “We're proud to have supported our restaurant partners and the local community during the pandemic, bringing great food to families and households, as well as providing a vital lifeline to local restaurants. We’re excited to see what the future holds for us in Cork as we continue to grow, supporting our partners and delivering what people want right across the city."

General Manager of Umi Falafel in Cork, George Labbad said: “Growth particularly during the Covid restrictions has been exceptional on Deliveroo and they have been instrumental in helping us navigate and survive this period as a business. We see Deliveroo as an essential partner for growth. Our relationship with them is one we can rely on to help navigate tough periods and they advise us on the best approach to achieve more visibility and reach new customers.”

General Manager of Soba in Cork, Joann said: “We’ve been working with Deliveroo for nearly three years. For us, it’s such a good experience and the support has been very beneficial to our business. Deliveroo gives us a clear structure on how to grow, they help us target new customers and ways in which we can expand in the market. We feel confident cooperating with Deliveroo and the online customer service always helps us manage customers' needs.”