The initiative is part of Swiggy's strategy to build a mutually beneficial relationship with its restaurant partners and is expected to help restaurants invest more money into their businesses and drive further growth
The food delivery platforms have also sought clarification from the government on the directive while claiming that there has been a misinterpretation of the notice as the ban is applicable to bike taxi service providers
As a part of the deal, Vicky Ratnani, owner of Speak Burgers, will become Ghost Kitchens' chief culinary officer and co-founder. The company aims to add 400 new fulfillment partners over the next three years
The integration comes after the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) urged its members to log out of the Dineout app, citing deep-discounting issues
The Rest Points offer essential facilities such as clean drinking water, phone-charging stations, washrooms, high-speed internet, a 24/7 helpdesk and first-aid support