The closure of fast food delivery giant Menulog could result in up to 10,000 Australians out of work, as fears grow the decision will have far-reaching consequences across the service industry.

In a shock announcement on Wednesday, Menulog said it was leaving Australia after nearly 20 years in the industry.

The last day Australians can get take out through the Menulog app will be midnight Wednesday November 26.

Parent company Just Eat Takeaway said it was a “strategic decision”, with approximately 120 workers to lose their jobs.

TWU national secretary Michael Kaine tells NewsWire this figure is “misleading” with closer to 10,000 Australians impacted by the move.

“We think there are in excess 10,000 workers who have accessed work over time through the Menulog app and around 5000 people

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