Just Eat Takeaway is to cease operations in Australia by the end of the month, impacting 120 employees.
The service is known down under as Menulog, which launched in 2006 and was acquired by Just Eat in 2015.
Menulog had been “navigating challenging circumstances” the company said, leading to the “difficult decision” to withdraw from the continent. Menulog ceased operations in New Zealand in May 2024.
“This strategic decision reflects our focus on accelerating growth and investments in other markets and to deliver the best experience for customers, partners and couriers,” Just Eat said in a statement.
Impacted employees will recieve “generous redundancy packages above legal requirements” the company said as well as outplacement support.
Menulog will no longer accept orders from midnight, 26 November.
“Today is a tough day for the Menulog business and I would like to reassure everyone this decision was not taken lightly,” said Morten Belling, managing director, Menulog.
“Our priority now is to support our customers, couriers and partners,” Belling added.
The decision marks the first major strategic move by Just Eat Takeaway since its €4.1bn acquisition by Dutch investment group Prosus. The deal completed at the start of last month.
At the time, Fabricio Bloisi, Prosus CEO, signalled a European focus for the company.
“Just Eat Takeaway has a solid foundation, but for Prosus the hard work starts now,” Bloisi said. “Our goal is to act quickly to transform JET through a focus on product, customer and innovation, creating a true European tech champion that will reshape the future of food delivery.”
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