Whether you are at home, at the office or on a picnic, food can be delivered wherever you want. There is no doubt about the fact that food delivery has made our lives easier. Just being comfortable in our house, we can have whatever we want. However, while placing an order, you will often notice that there are some fees that food delivery apps include in our bill. And because of this, our initial food costs go up. So, if you’ve ever wondered how much these apps cost, a recent LinkedIn post revealed it all.
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In a post by user Vinayak Rajanahally, he explained how he ordered food from a local coffee shop. When he added the same items from Swiggy and Zomato’s menus, there was a significant price difference. In the post, he wrote, “Yesterday, I wanted to order breakfast from Dakshin Café, a restaurant near my house. Pick up my cell phone to order Swiggy or Zomato. Checked the total fare on both of them. two apps for my order Swiggy showed Rs. 823. Zomato showed Rs. 785. I was about to place an order on Zomato, thinking I would save Rs. 38.” After looking at the price, the person The man decided to go and place the order himself. This way he is only charged INR 440!
He added, “If I order online, I’ll pay 68% more on Swiggy and 60% more on Zomato than (Walkin Price + Delivery Fee.) Today, user behavior comes in. level we don’t think about ordering food online, assuming it will only be 10 to 20% higher than usual, which is acceptable for paying for convenience. are not. “
This user also said that restaurant owners might not make big profits, so why are food apps losing money after making so much? Check out the full article here.
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Since this article was made, a lot of people have commented on it. Read some of the reactions below:
“Because restaurants pay a commission of 27 to 30 percent on each order. Most restaurants keep prices online in such a way that they don’t make a loss. So you’ll always see a price difference when you make a purchase. directly and purchased through these aggregator apps.”
“You’ve nailed its consumer behavior. @Zomato and @Swiggy have spent tons of money changing your behavior. It’s not worth getting old; now you have a choice. If you don’t have one time, they allow you to save time and money, that’s it.”
“It’s not a requirement, it’s an option for you to choose based on your comfort and convenience. In the end, you pay for food + supplements based on your comfort choice. – nothing is free.”
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“I’ve discussed with some restaurants that say they also pay 10-15% for Zomato. Customers have to pay for delivery. But remember, these services are never for connoisseurs with” time” in hand. It’s for the generation that is always busy and wants everything to be at their home/work. While I’m not much of a Zomato supporter, they’ll be a part of it in the end. in our lives – with Manufacturing Professionals joining with more money to curb their weakness. Possibly with more products to offer.”
What do you think about this fee difference? Let us know in the comments below!
