No More Midnight Munching? Bengaluru Restaurants Warn Swiggy, Zomato Of 'Boycott' From August 15
No More Midnight Munching? Bengaluru Restaurants Warn Swiggy, Zomato Of 'Boycott' From August 15 Published By, Last Updated: July 30, 2026, 13:50 IST The Bangalore
No More Midnight Munching? Bengaluru Restaurants Warn Swiggy, Zomato Of 'Boycott' From August 15 Published By, Last Updated: July 30, 2026, 13:50 IST The Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) announced the decision at a meeting on Wednesday, July 29, following nearly 10 months of discussions with food delivery aggregators Bengaluru to boycott Swiggy, Zomato from August 15? Let's dive deeper | Image for representation Restaurants in Bengaluru have warned that they may stop accepting orders from food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato after August 15. The warning unfolds amid mounting concerns over platform-funded discounting, commissions, among several other issues. The Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) announced the decision at a meeting on Wednesday, July 29, following nearly 10 months of discussions with food delivery aggregators.
According to restaurant owners, steep commissions coupled with platform-funded discounts have squeezed their profit margins, the Times of India reported. They argue that the model affects both restaurants and consumers, who are forced to pay higher than what they would at the outlet –– even in the case of free or discounted deliveries. At the same time, restaurants or food outlets lose grip over menu pricing and profitability. ’15 Days To Rectify These’ PC Rao, the president of BHA, said that the food aggregators –– including Zomato and Swiggy –– were given 15 days to act on the complaints. “We have now given them 15 days to rectify these, failing which, we will take a joint decision with other associations," he said.
Of 34,000 hotels and restaurants, 20,000 are listed on online food delivery platforms. If the discussions yield no result, a large section of these establishments would stop accepting orders online from August 15, resulting in major inconvenience to consumers. Addressing the issue, Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) said it supported the restaurants’ concerns, but pushed for dialogue over confrontation, according to the Times of India. “It is unfortunate that restaurants felt so cornered that they believed a boycott of Swiggy and Zomato was their only option", said Sagar Daryani, the president of NRAI. Pertinent to note that the tug-of-war between food delivery platforms and restaurants is not new. While online food platforms have revolutionalised the way Indians order food –– making the process even quicker and more convenient for consumers –– restaurant owners claim it has grown harder to sustain.
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