News Brief: Menulog’s Closure in Australia
Summary
Menulog, Australia’s second-largest food delivery platform, is ceasing operations in the country on November 26th, raising concerns about reduced market competition and potential price increases for consumers.
Key Points
- Shutdown Date: Menulog’s platform will become inactive on Wednesday, November 26, at 23:59 AEDT.
- Reason for Closure: The company cited “challenging circumstances,” declining market share, years of financial losses, and intense competition from Uber as primary reasons.
- Market Impact: Menulog’s exit (23.8% market share) moves the industry closer to a monopoly, potentially leading to higher prices and reduced service quality, with Uber now holding 53.8% of the market.
- Transition Plan: A two-week transition period allows customers to redeem unused vouchers, and eligible couriers will receive a 4-week voluntary payment.
新闻简报：Menulog在澳大利亚停止运营
总结
澳大利亚第二大外卖平台Menulog将于11月26日停止在该国的运营，这引发了市场竞争力下降和消费者可能面临价格上涨的担忧。
关键点
- 关闭日期： Menulog平台将于澳大利亚东部夏令时间11月26日星期三23:59停止服务。
- 关闭原因： 公司归因于”充满挑战的环境”、市场份额下降、连年亏损以及来自Uber的激烈竞争。
- 市场影响： Menulog的退出（占23.8%市场份额）使该行业更接近垄断，可能导致价格上涨和服务质量下降，Uber目前占据53.8%的市场份额。
- 过渡计划： 两周的过渡期内，客户可以赎回未使用的代金券，符合条件的配送员将获得4周的自愿付款。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/menulog-is-closing-down-in-australia-here-s-what-we-know/106002740