Deliveroo is set to open in 10 new towns, with reports suggesting that the planned expansion could create up to 70,000 new jobs.
According to an analysis by Capital Economics, Deliveroo has already created 25,000 jobs in the UK since it launched six years ago.
The new areas include Burton upon Trent, Nuneaton, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Warrington, wigan, Middlesbrough, Farnborough, Harlow and Dudley.
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu said: “Deliveroo is expanding rapidly across the UK, bringing more people amazing food and helping restaurants to grow their businesses by increasing sales.
“At a challenging time for the high street, Deliveroo offers restaurants access to new customers they wouldn’t otherwise be able to reach.
“We also help our restaurant partners cut costs and use unique data insights so they can make the most of the opportunity delivery offers.
“As a result, Deliveroo is helping to create thousands of jobs in high streets across the UK.
“As we grow, we will create more jobs on Britain’s high streets, bring more revenue to restaurants, create work for more riders and, of course, bring exciting foods to offices and homes across the UK.”
