GloriaFood shutdown: key dates and facts for press
Last checked: 27 October 2026. This page is a fact sheet for journalists and industry groups. If you're a restaurant owner, read GloriaFood is shutting down: what Australian restaurants should do and the migration guide.
Key dates
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Oracle publishes its GloriaFood End of Life FAQ (Version 1.0) | Oracle FAQ PDF |
| By 2026 (date not stated) | New sign-ups stop | oracle.com/food-beverage |
| 31 March 2027 | "Full end of service" on one Oracle page | oracle.com/food-beverage |
| 1–30 April 2027 | Services end as each subscription renewal expires | Oracle FAQ PDF |
| 30 April 2027 | End-of-life date for all GloriaFood products and services | Oracle FAQ PDF; gloriafood.com |
The 30 April vs 31 March discrepancy
Oracle's own sources give two dates. The FAQ PDF and gloriafood.com say 30 April 2027. The Oracle Food and Beverage page says 31 March 2027. We haven't seen an Oracle statement explaining the difference. When reporting, cite the FAQ's 30 April 2027 date and note the 31 March date, or ask Oracle for comment. Our advice to restaurants is to plan around 31 March so they aren't caught out.
What it means for Australian restaurants
- Free ordering goes away. GloriaFood's free tier was popular with independent takeaways, pizza shops and cafés. They'll need a new ordering system, a free alternative with caps or fees, or a move to the delivery apps.
- Move to the apps and pay commission. Uber Eats and DoorDash list up to 30% commission on delivered orders (see the AU commission report). On A$10,000 of monthly sales, that's A$3,000.
- Links break. "Order online" buttons on websites, Google Business Profiles and Facebook pages that point to GloriaFood will stop working.
- Payment setups change. Venues will need to reconnect their card payments to a new provider.
We don't know of any public figure for how many Australian venues use GloriaFood, and we haven't estimated one.
Media contact
For comment from Chefzi, a GloriaFood alternative serving Australian restaurants, contact hello@chefzi.com.au. Disclosure: Chefzi offers a GloriaFood alternative and free menu migration, so it benefits commercially from this change.
Frequently asked questions
When does GloriaFood shut down?
Oracle's GloriaFood end-of-life FAQ (March 2026) gives 30 April 2027 as the end-of-life date. A separate Oracle Food and Beverage page says full end of service is 31 March 2027. Restaurants should plan for the earlier date and confirm their own date with GloriaFood support.
Can new restaurants still sign up to GloriaFood?
No. Oracle says new sign-ups are no longer accepted.
Is this the same as the GloriaFood shutdown guide on the blog?
No. This page is a short fact sheet for journalists. Restaurant owners should read the step-by-step guide on the blog.
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