Today’s news in brief – 28/02/24
Just Eat UK&I saw EBITDA rise to €135m (£115m) in 2023, up from €23m (£19m) in 2022, resulting in a GTV of €6.6bn (£5.6bn). The food delivery company attributed the full-year results to enhanced delivery efficiency and simplification of its delivery operation.
Compass Group UK&I saw an absolute reduction in emissions amid a 20% rise in business. This has been achieved, inclusive of the company’s “high” organic growth, acquisitions and joint ventures. The group serves 214 million meals a year across 4,000 locations and purchases of food and drink accounted for 62.5% of the caterer’s FY23 footprint.
BP will be piloting made-to-order food at 10 Wild Bean Cafes. PB plans to have the pilot rolled out across the south east of England by the end of April, and will evolve the concept through customer feedback. The news comes as BP looks for new ways to drive convenience growth by giving “on-the-move” customers made-to-order, hot food options and coffee.
The asking price of Cheshire’s Poachers Inn has been reduced to £795k. Featuring a main pub and restaurant area, as well as a beer garden, the pub offers an extensive range of traditional cask and local ales. The Poachers Inn has been owned and operated by Rob and Helen Ellwood for the last 24 years, who are now looking to retire.
