Delivery is an important sales channel for Tortilla as the food offering is well-suited to being consumed off-premises.

The Group delivered more than 1.5 million mains across Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo in 2023, whilst maintaining an average of 4.6-star customer app rating. The Chicken Pibil Burrito won first-place for most ordered dish in 2023.

Whilst the Group’s multi-partner approach to delivery has supported strong growth in sales volumes and awareness, delivery commission charges have challenged margin performance.  To mitigate this, the Group sought for a new delivery structure and to strengthen the relationship between fewer partners.

Furthermore, Uber Eats UK had the highest order growth in the industry in 2023, with Gross Bookings up nearly 20% year-over-year.

The refined strategy will see Tortilla collaborating on some exciting marketing efforts; including the launch of exclusive products and offers, and heavy investment into brand awareness to attract new customers through a growing UK customer base.

The recent review is part of a series of wider ongoing management initiatives as the Group remains focussed on its strategic objective to drive EBITDA margin and profitability.

Andy Naylor, UK Managing Director at Tortilla says: “We’re delighted to extend our relationships with Uber Eats and Just Eat. We are confident that these strategic partnerships will play a key role in supporting sustainable, profitable growth across the important delivery channel, underpinning our growing presence as the UK’s leading fast-casual Mexican brand.”

Matthew Price, General Manager UK, Ireland and Northern Europe at Uber Eats comments: 

“We’re thrilled to be building on what has been an incredibly successful partnership to date with Tortilla. The Tortilla menu is loved by our customers; ticking the boxes of flavour and freshness, speed and affordability, and we are really excited for the next steps in our partnership.”

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• The Just Eat Awards are back for their 10^th year celebrating Just Eat’s partners across the country, giving them the recognition and love they deserve for their commitment to delivery excellence
• 65 nominees including five grocery and convenience stores have been shortlisted for this year’s Awards
• Voting is now open here until 13^th December 2023 with all voters in with a chance of winning free takeaway for a year!*
• Winners will be announced in March 2024 at a glittering black-tie awards ceremony in Dublin hosted by Muireann O’Connell

Now in its tenth year, the annual awards are back to celebrate Just Eat partners across the country, recognising the passion, dedication and excellence that goes into every dish delivered to our doors.

This year, 65 nominees have been shortlisted across 12 award categories, including ‘Best Pizza’, ‘Best Mexican’, ‘Best Burger’ and ‘Best Chipper’.

The popular ‘Best of Ireland’ award for 2023 will be judged by a panel of restaurant industry stars who will be tasting the best of what Ireland has to offer!

Just Eat’s grocery and convenience partners on the platform will also be celebrated in the ‘Best Grocery & Convenience’ category.

The Just Eat Awards winners will be announced at a gala ceremony hosted by Muireann O’Connell for a second year running in March 2024.

To celebrate the launch, anyone who casts a vote will be in with a chance to win FREE takeaway for a year!*.

Voting for the Awards opened on 13th November, and food lovers across the country have until Wednesday 13^th of December to vote for their favourite local restaurants, takeaway and grocery stores who have all come to the rescue and delivered every time.

Ireland’s love affair with takeaway

According to research** conducted by Just Eat earlier in the year, on average consumers order a takeaway 2.9 times per month, spending an average of €46.49 on their favourite cuisines. Ordering food is mostly a shared experience, with 54% of restaurant partners saying orders are for at least two people, while 37% say the average takeaway order is for a family.

Amanda Roche-Kelly, Managing Director at Just Eat Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to launch our 10^th Just Eat Awards and reveal all of our amazing partners who have been shortlisted. Since launching the Just Eat Awards a decade ago, Just Eat has grown significantly and the make up of these partners has also evolved, from primarily traditional takeaways to a cross section of restaurants and grocery partners. This year’s awards categories have been created to reflect our broad range of partners and to give Ireland’s favourite food spots their moment to shine on a national stage. I would urge everyone to show their support for their favourite local restaurant, takeaway or grocery & convenience retailers and vote by the 13^th of December.”

Launching the 10^th annual Just Eat Awards Muireann O’Connell said: “As a self-confessed takeaway lover and a frequent Just Eat user, I am delighted to launch this year’s Just Eat Awards. These Awards celebrate all the local heroes across the country who day in day out provide us with the most delicious food straight to our door. This is my second year to host the awards – awards that are voted on with the public so they get to recognise their favourite restaurants, takeaways and grocery and convenience retailers across the country. Be sure to cast your vote by the 13th of December, and I look forward to revealing the winners in March.”

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Offering more flavour, more meal deals and more choice, Subway’s latest menu additions will be available from Wednesday 7th September 2022 – with the Big Beef Sub and Cheesy Garlic Slice both permanent menu items. The Buffalo Chicken Sub is a limited edition and only available until Tuesday 8^th November 2022, so get it while you can!

Subway’s new Buffalo Chicken Sub is packed full of flavour, with marinated chicken breast in a fiery Buffalo glaze, paired perfectly with a creamy new blue cheese dressing. Fully customisable, the new Buffalo Chicken is available as a 6-inch or Footlong Sub on any bread, or as a salad or a wrap.

Last seen in 2018, the crowd-pleasing Big Beef Sub is back on the menu. The tasty beef patty comes loaded with fresh veggies and sauces of your choosing.

Alongside Subway®’s recently launched Margherita and Pepperoni Slices, the new Cheesy Garlic Slice has layers of melt-in-the-mouth cheddar, mozzarella and a garlic infused olive oil, loaded on a toasted Sub slice for a real treat.

Angelina Gosal, Head of Marketing UK & Ireland at Subway said: “With our new Big Beef Meal deal at a great-value price and our delicious new Cheesy Garlic Slice, there’s waaay more value and waaay more choice on our menu, offering something for everyone to enjoy.”

Subway guests looking to spice up their day with new Buffalo Chicken, reunite with their favourite Big Beef or treat themselves to a Cheesy Garlic Slice, can order in-store, use Mobile Order via the Subway app or order via delivery services including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo from Wednesday 7^th September.

To find your nearest open Subway store, visit www.subway.com/en-ie/.

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Conducted in celebration of Subway’s summer menu, the research found that 31% of the Irish public are planning for a big summer, spending their savings splashing out on fun activities over the coming months.

Subway’s summer menu features Footlong Subs jam-packed with flavour like the Chicken & Bacon, Spicy Italian and Tuna as well as delicious new snacking options including Margherita and Pepperoni Slices and Steak Loaded Nachos.

Ireland’s summer bucket list includes going on holidays abroad (72%), heading off on adventurous hikes (28%) and attending one of the many popular sporting events held this summer (26%).

As music festivals make their grand return to Irish shores, 39% will attend at least two festivals or concerts over the coming months. Outdoor live experiences continue to reign supreme over virtual adventures, as just 9% say they have attended a Metaverse event.

91% of 18-24-year-olds feel like they missed out on vital life moments with friends and family due to the pandemic, including holidays abroad (74%), birthday celebrations (45%), going to nightclubs (44%) and key milestones such as graduation days (14%) and the annual Debs ball (10%).

Making up for lost time, 64% are likely to try a new hobby or activity this summer, taking advantage of the warm weather and long evenings.

Outdoor activities such as sea swimming (34%) and camping (28%) rank highest as new activities to try this summer, while a quarter (26%) will take chill out time practicing mindfulness and meditation and caring for plants (25%).

Many will also get creative this summer, testing their skills at photography (22%) and painting (19%) while 3% plan to make a podcast of their own. Almost half (45%) choose to use their phone less and live in the present during the summer months, but despite this, 29% admit it is important to them to share their summer experiences on social media.

8 in 10 opt to dine alfresco during the summer, making the most of the weather, and when choosing the ultimate summer dish, the Irish public look for a meal full of flavour (61%) which is value for money (48%) and fills them up, so they have energy to take on their plans for the day (39%).

Subway’s summer menu will tick all the nation’s boxes, helping the nation to GO BIG with Summer Footlong Subs jam-packed with flavours including Chicken & Bacon, Spicy Italian and Tuna.

Lunch time at Subway can now be complete with NEW Margherita and Pepperoni Slices, made with half a toasted 6” Sub and topped with Subway’s rich signature marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, toasted to perfection.

To add some spice to summertime, choose the NEW Steak Loaded Nachos exclusively available via mobile order or from Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo. As the perfect cool down treat, finish with delicious Ben & Jerry’s ice cream available in Subway stores as well as third-party delivery partners.

Angie Gosal, Head of Marketing UK & Ireland at Subway said: “Our research shows that Irish people are ready to GO BIG this summer, from music festivals and sporting events, to picnics in the park.

“No matter what your plans are this summer, Subway is on hand with tasty Subs that are packed full of summer flavours and made fresh in front of you, as well as a new snacking range. We look forward to welcoming our guests into store over the coming months, refueling them ahead of a summer full of fun!”

Guests can order in-store, order ahead and collect in-store via the Subway app or order using third-party delivery services such as Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

To find your nearest open Subway store, visit www.subway.com/en-ie/.

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