Restaurants in Bengaluru warn they will boycott food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato starting 15 August, citing commission charges. Multiple reports describe the dispute as centered on the steep percentage commissions imposed on restaurants for orders placed through the platforms. Eateries say the current commission levels reduce their margins and make it difficult to sustain operations, prompting them to consider stopping deliveries via these apps from the stated date.
The outlets report that the decision is framed as a collective response by restaurant operators rather than an isolated action by a single business. The planned boycott is expected to affect how customers in Bengaluru access participating restaurants through Swiggy and Zomato, potentially changing order volumes and revenues for the businesses involved.
As of the reports, details such as the specific commission rates being demanded or any negotiations are not clearly outlined in the provided summaries. The situation is presented as an ongoing commercial dispute, with restaurants preparing to take action unless they see changes to commission terms before 15 August.
