16/04/2026
📦 The way Australians order food has changed — has your restaurant adapted?
Hospitality businesses are under increasing pressure right now:
• reduced discretionary spending
• rising wages
• increasing food and energy costs
• higher rent
It’s no surprise insolvencies in the hospitality sector have risen as margins tighten.
But at the same time… customer behaviour has shifted in a way that creates opportunity.
📊 Over 8.3 million Australians now use online food delivery apps to order meals regularly.
📊 The Australian online food delivery market is valued at over $22 billion and continues to grow each year as convenience becomes a priority for busy households.
📊 Platforms like Uber Eats have now surpassed 1 billion deliveries in Australia, highlighting just how normal home delivery has become.
For many cafés, takeaway shops and restaurants, delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Menulog are no longer just an add-on — they are becoming an essential revenue channel.
Setting up or expanding your home delivery offering often requires investment in items such as tablets for ordering platforms, POS integration, kitchen equipment, packaging solutions, signage, marketing, or even a delivery vehicle. 1800 Loans can help structure finance to cover these business assets, allowing you to implement delivery platforms like Uber Eats or DoorDash without placing pressure on your cash flow.
📲 1800 556 267
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