One of the UK’s leading takeaway apps, Foodhub, has joined forces with software company Gigable to create new, flexible, cost-effective delivery options for restaurants.
The major partnership will allow Manchester food and drink venues to provide an efficient and essential distribution service without paying commission on each order.
Thanks to Foodhub and Gigable’s collaboration, restaurants can transform into a fast-operating food delivery service overnight; future-proofing their business in the event of future lockdowns and restrictions.
As well as benefitting businesses, the partnership will also prove cost-effective for customers due to the all-in-one ordering and delivery service.
Foodhub already has 150 takeaway partners in Manchester.
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Unlike the traditional commission-based model implemented by other takeaway services, the app functions on a subscription model that enables restaurants to offer discounts and greater value directly to their customers.
On average, Foodhub orders are 15% cheaper than on rival platforms.
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Gigable is a revolutionary platform that connects businesses with freelancers – proving particularly popular with restaurants seeking delivery drivers. On Gigable, a restaurant can post the date or time they need a driver, along with the rate of pay. Anyone on Gigable’s community of verified drivers can choose to accept the gig on those terms.
Over 20,000 businesses and freelancers have now signed up to Gigable with more and more joining each day.
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Philip Mostyn, Chief Operating Officer, Foodhub commented: “A multitude of businesses are feeling the outcome of the current crisis and restaurants in particular are facing a period of uncertainty. However, those that have thrived have been those that offer a delivery service.
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“Our food ordering app, combined with Gigable’s delivery service will make for an effective, long-term partnership that will aid reaching new customers in new sectors while supporting our current takeaway restaurant partners.
“We pride ourselves on the non-commission-based model that we offer in order to support independent takeaway restaurants that will enable them to thrive in the current climate.”
Commenting on the partnership, John Ryan, Founder and CEO of Gigable said: ‘‘This is an opportunity for us to bring something new to thousands more businesses and freelancers across the UK.
“The uniqueness of Gigable is that it works well for both the business and the freelancer, with full transparency on rates of pay and working hours. You don’t get this with other platforms.
“The freelancer can trust that they are looked after, the restaurant can trust that they are getting someone dependable, and the customer can trust that they get a fast delivery from a company that treats its drivers well.”
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
The Manc -
6th August 2020 
