Just Eat Takeaway.com

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace, focused on connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform. With headquarters in Amsterdam, the company has operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, and Brazil.

History

Just Eat Takeaway.com was created through a series of mergers and acquisitions. The company was originally founded as Just Eat in Denmark in 2000. In 2018, Just Eat merged with Takeaway.com, a Dutch online food delivery company. The combined entity was renamed Just Eat Takeaway.com in 2020.

Business Model

Just Eat Takeaway.com operates an aggregator business model, where it acts as an intermediary between customers and restaurants. Customers can browse through various restaurant menus, place orders, and pay online through the Just Eat Takeaway.com platform. The company earns revenue through commission fees charged to restaurants on each order placed through its platform.

Market Position

Just Eat Takeaway.com is one of the largest online food delivery companies globally. It competes with other major players in the industry such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Grubhub. In 2020, Just Eat Takeaway.com announced its acquisition of Grubhub, further expanding its presence in the North American market.

Criticism and Controversy

Just Eat Takeaway.com has faced criticism for its treatment of delivery drivers, with claims of low pay and poor working conditions. The company has also been accused of contributing to the increasing problem of plastic waste due to the excessive use of disposable packaging for food deliveries.

See Also

• Online food ordering
• Sharing economy
• Gig economy