In a major shake-up for the global food delivery and hospitality tech landscape, DoorDash has confirmed two significant acquisitions: UK-founded food delivery platform Deliveroo and US-based hospitality software firm SevenRooms.
The acquisition of Deliveroo, valued at approximately AU$5.9 billion (£2.9 billion), will see the San Francisco-headquartered DoorDash absorb Deliveroo’s operations across nine markets, including the UK, France, and the UAE. Under the agreement, Deliveroo shareholders will receive 180p per share in cash – a 44% uplift on its 4 April closing price, but below its share price of 390p when it first listed on the London Stock Exchange back in 2021.
This marks an expansion of DoorDash’s international footprint, positioning the combined entity across more than 40 countries and around 50 million monthly active users.
Tony Xu, CEO and cofounder of DoorDash, described the move as a coming together of mission and culture: “Deliveroo has built a trusted brand with deep local market expertise. Together, we’ll offer better tools for merchants, more flexible earnings for riders, and greater choice and value for consumers.”
On the same day, DoorDash also announced the acquisition of hospitality tech firm SevenRooms, best known for its reservation, CRM, and marketing tools used by restaurant and hotel groups worldwide. SevenRooms clients in Australia include Merivale, Australian Venue Co. and Nobu.
While the financial terms of the SevenRooms deal were not disclosed, DoorDash said the acquisition would enhance its commerce platform by giving hospitality operators the tools to drive growth across both in-store and delivery channels. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
SevenRooms CEO Joel Montaniel said the partnership would give its platform the reach to “turn first-time diners into loyal regulars,” while continuing to support an open ecosystem.
For Australian operators, the implications are twofold: greater access to integrated tech tools from a global player and a possible shift in the competitive landscape as DoorDash ramps up its investment in omnichannel platforms.
