DoorDash shuts down Deliveroo, Wolt services in four countries after global strategy review

GLOBAL – DoorDash has decided to close Deliveroo and Wolt operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan, and Uzbekistan following a multi-month review of international market conditions.

The move streamlines the food delivery giant’s global footprint as it focuses resources on territories where it sees “the clearest path to sustainable scale and long-term leadership.”

A Strategic Paring Down After Expansion Spree

The closures come on the heels of massive acquisitions that transformed DoorDash into a global player.

Last October, the company completed its takeover of UK-based Deliveroo through a court-approved scheme of arrangement, following the earlier US$8.1 billion acquisition of Wolt in June 2022.

Now, the integration phase brings tough choices about where to plant flags and where to pull them back.

What Happens Next in Affected Markets

DoorDash emphasized an “orderly closure” in each country, coordinating with local teams and partners to support employees, restaurant partners, customers, riders, and couriers through the transition.

For those relying on Deliveroo or Wolt for daily meals or income, the coming weeks will bring change, but the company promises to handle departures responsibly.

Not All Retreat: UK Engineering Gets Investment Boost

Alongside the exits, DoorDash is making targeted investments elsewhere. Selected engineering roles in the UK will receive additional resources, signaling confidence in that market’s long-term potential.

The company stressed that these adjustments won’t materially affect its financial guidance, suggesting the moves are surgical rather than signs of broader distress.

Leadership Weighs In

Miki Kuusi, DoorDash International head and Deliveroo CEO, who also co-founded Wolt, framed the decision as difficult but necessary: “Our priority is supporting our teams and partners through an orderly transition as we focus on the geographies where we can offer the best products and build for long-term success.“

The statement balances respect for affected markets with cold-eyed strategic focus.

Meanwhile, Zesty Rises

In a reminder that DoorDash isn’t just subtracting, the company launched Zesty in December 2025, a separate app using AI to help users discover local restaurants and share recommendations.

The move suggests innovation continues even as the portfolio contracts geographically. For a company that grew through acquisition, knowing when to consolidate may be as important as knowing when to expand.

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