Mark Murphy is the co-founder and CEO of Burgerism, which is set to become the number one delivery burger brand across the UK. Launched in April 2018, from a dark kitchen in Manchester, they sold exclusively through the delivery marketplaces. They have now become a cult burger brand across the region. In 2023, The Times' listed Burgerism #7 on Britain's Best Burgers, while we also ranked as the most popular dish on Deliveroo in Manchester. Tune in as we dissect the challenges of scaling a delivery brand, seeking balance for sustainable growth in the delivery sector, Burgerism's focus on the Ma ..read more

Edin Basic is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in the restaurant industry and joins the show to discuss the evolution of delivery business models. He founded Firezza (sold to Pizza Express) and is co-founder of We Amplify, a new hub pooling our experience as seasoned entrepreneurs. Edin provides a deep dive into the impact of aggregators on delivery quality, the challenges operators face, and the crucial role of specific delivery metrics in driving sales. He also unpacks the complexities of delivery logistics and the influence of aggregators on customer satisfaction. Links Mentioned S ..read more

As we reflect on this year’s episodes of the Deliver Prophets Podcast, co-hosts Peter Backman and Jon Borzacchiello listen through the conversations of the nine insightful guests and the theme of improving delivery and its relevance in the business landscape.  Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in the delivery space, from communication with customers to profitability strategies and the unique experiences of dining at home. Plus, we'll hear about the differences in food delivery operations between the U.S. and the UK. Like the show? We’d be hugely grateful if you could ..read more

Our guest today is Neil Sebba, Managing Director at Tossed, a UK fast food chain providing healthy food, fresh-made to order. He is a resilient and adaptable individual who successfully navigated the challenges brought by the COVID-19 lockdown, and maintained the same underlying product in his work. We delve into the importance of EHO scores and how they influence consumer decisions when it comes to choosing where to order from. Tune in as we discuss the power dynamics within the delivery platform industry, delivery’s relationship with corporate social responsibility, and the importance of dat ..read more

Andrew Maxwell is an experienced restaurateur who has witnessed the evolution of the food delivery industry firsthand. He is the o-owner of Boojum, a casual Mexican burrito bar in Ireland with award-winning food.  Andrew joins the show to talk about  the need for a better approach to delivery. Tune in as we explore the role of accurate communication between servers and kitchens, the future of delivery-centric kitchens and the potential to create a distinct market separate from traditional dining experiences. Links mentioned Andrew’s LinkedIn Boojum ..read more

Former Managing Director of Deliveroo, Dan Warne is the CEO and Founder of Sessions, the platform for founder-led food brands to develop and scale. Our discussion unravels the new opportunities for independent restaurant brands, how data is revolutionising the consumer experience, and the complexities of grocery delivery. In the final segment of our chat, Dan provides an insightful perspective on the perils of venture capital and the potential pitfalls when businesses try to scale too quickly. Links mentioned Dan’s LinkedIn Sessions ..read more

Chris Baggott is the co-founder and CEO of ClusterTruck, a successful software startup in the delivery sector. Chris shares how his problem-solving nature led him to the delivery industry and the success he's had in the software and restaurant business. Tune in as we unpack the delivery drivers' role in profitability, ghost Kitchens and efficiency, and the driver-centric food delivery model. Links mentioned ClusterTruck: https://www.clustertruck.com ..read more

Founder of Lean Kitchen Network, Faraz Nagree, joins the show to explore how he is on a mission to create the world's largest sustainable kitchen network and deliver remarkable food experiences. They licence food brands to kitchen operators with under-utilised kitchens in order to help them improve customer experience and kitchen profitability. The conversation delves into the power of food and its involvement in various parts of our lives, including hospitality and operations. We explore menu innovation in restaurants, establishing relationships with virtual brands, having a brand rule book ..read more

Tim Vasilakis is the founder and CEO of The Athenian, the multi-award winning Greek street food restaurant chain. Born in Athens, Tim grew up immersed in Greek cuisine and learned to fish during summers on the Aegean island of Chios. After studying in Edinburgh, Tim began his culinary career when he moved to London and fell in love with street food. Tune in as we explore delivery’s evolution into physical spaces, expanding aggregator services, the role of franchising, and his journey of writing his cookbook ‘The Athenian: Eat Like a Greek’. Links mentioned Restaurant Brands International (RB ..read more

Today’s guest is Jamie Barber, a British restaurateur, founder and CEO of Hush restaurant in London, the Hache Burgers chain and the Cabana Brasilian Barbecue group. He joins the show to unpack his latest venture – My Supper Hero – a finish-at-home meal kit start-up launched to the public in October 2021 with Myleene Klass. Tune in to this episode as we unpack the market for restaurant meals served at home, how they use a dark kitchen as a production facility, the use case for serving customers in rural areas, and why they envision having a high-street space to promote the business.  Link ..read more