Ever Dreamt of Running Your Own Business Close to Home?

Local Eats Expands Into Ireland And It Could Be Your Opportunity

If you have ever considered starting your own business but were not sure where to begin, a new opportunity launching across Ireland may be worth a closer look.

Local Eats, a fast growing food ordering platform often compared to Just Eat but with a strong local first approach, is now expanding into Ireland and offering a limited number of exclusive franchise licences in towns across the country.

A “Business in a Box” Ready in Weeks, Not Months

Since launching in the UK in 2020, Local Eats has helped hundreds of people build their own income streams within their local communities.

Now, Irish entrepreneurs have the chance to do the same.

The model is designed to remove many of the traditional barriers to starting a business. With a one off setup cost of €7,000, franchisees receive everything needed to launch a fully operational food ordering platform in their area, typically within six weeks.

That includes:

“We provide the software and the know how. It is essentially a business in a box,” says Local Eats COO Oliver Jackson, who also started as the company’s first franchisee.

“You are guided through exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to grow.”

Why Restaurants Are Signing Up

For local restaurants, the appeal is straightforward. Lower costs and a more personal service.

Local Eats offers significantly lower commission rates than major national platforms, with no upfront sign up fees, making it an easy and low risk addition for takeaway owners.

For example, a takeaway processing around 200 orders per week could save hundreds of euros. That money can be reinvested into staff, rent, or customer offers.

Importantly, restaurants do not need to leave existing platforms.

“Most of our partners run us alongside other apps,” says Jackson. “It is an easy win for them. More orders and lower fees.”

Built for Independent, Local Businesses

While major delivery platforms often focus on large chains, Local Eats is designed with independent businesses in mind.

From cafés and takeaways to butchers and bakeries, the platform reflects the diversity of local food scenes, something that resonates strongly in towns and smaller cities.

“There is a real appetite for supporting local in Ireland,” Jackson says. “People care about where their money goes.”

A Local Business Run by Local People

Unlike global platforms, Local Eats is built around a simple idea. Local people running local businesses and serving their own communities.

That means franchisees are not just operators. They become visible and active members of the local economy.

From visiting restaurants in person to supporting community initiatives, the model encourages owners to build genuine relationships on the ground.

“We always say, do not hide behind a laptop,” Jackson adds. “Get out there, meet people, be part of the community. That is what makes this work.”

Limited Opportunities Now Available

As Local Eats rolls out across Ireland, franchise licences are being offered on an exclusive one per area basis, meaning availability is limited.

For those considering a move into business ownership, whether as a side project or a long term venture, this could be a timely opportunity to get in early.

Interested in finding out more?

Register your interest today and check if your area is still available.

http://www.local-eats.ie

Interested candidates can reach us via the registration of interest form on our website.