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Zomato launches PicNic AI for restaurant partners

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Zomato launches PicNic AI for restaurant partners

Food delivery company Zomato has introduced PicNic AI, a tool aimed at enhancing the visual presentation of food images on its platform. Using an advanced AI model, the tool seamlessly integrates original dishes into an enhanced background, creating professional-grade visuals. Zomato hopes this technology will empower restaurant partners to capture high-quality photos without requiring professional photography skills or equipment. The tool is part of Zomato's efforts to merge cutting-edge technology with culinary presentation and revolutionize the gastronomic landscape.

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Zomato launches platform to offer hiring and regulatory services to restaurants

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Zomato launches platform to offer hiring and regulatory services to restaurants

Zomato has launched the Restaurant Services Hub, a platform that provides restaurant partners with services such as staff hiring and regulatory compliance. The program, which was piloted for six months and has already been used by over 3,200 restaurants, is now available for all restaurants in India. Zomato plans to expand the services offered on the platform, including point-of-sale integrations and hygiene audits. The move comes after competitor Swiggy also introduced a recruitment support feature on its partner app. Zomato reported a net profit of Rs 175 crore for the quarter ending March 31.

Zomato Pauses 50% Refund Cost-Sharing Policy After Restaurant Partner Backlash

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OutlookIndia · 2m ago

Zomato Pauses 50% Refund Cost-Sharing Policy After Restaurant Partner Backlash

Zomato temporarily paused its policy of sharing 50% refund costs with restaurant partners after facing backlash from the industry. The initiative, aimed at balancing financial responsibility between Zomato and its partners, was initially implemented to ensure fairness and strengthen trust in the food delivery ecosystem. However, restaurant owners criticized it as a cost-cutting measure by Zomato. The company plans to relaunch the policy after incorporating feedback from partners.

Zomato introduces daily payouts for small eateries

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Zomato introduces daily payouts for small eateries

Food delivery platform Zomato is introducing daily payouts for its small restaurant partners, replacing the current weekly payment system. This move aims to address the financial challenges faced by smaller eateries, who often struggle with a traditional weekly payout model. Initially, daily payouts will be available for restaurant partners receiving 100 or fewer orders per month. Zomato stated that this feature is part of their ongoing efforts to support the restaurant industry. The new system allows small eateries to switch to daily payouts, providing more frequent access to earnings.

NRAI and food delivery platforms clash over private labels

YourStory

YourStory · 5m ago

NRAI and food delivery platforms clash over private labels

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has expressed concerns over food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato introducing private labels, potentially affecting restaurant partners. NRAI President Sagar Daryani highlighted the competitive pressure adding to restaurants' challenges. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal reassured that they wouldn't compete with partners through private labels. Discussions are ongoing, and NRAI plans to seek legal intervention and approach the Competition Commission of India for resolution.

CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy breached antitrust laws

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy breached antitrust laws

An investigation by India's Competition Commission has revealed that food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy breached competition laws by favoring certain restaurant chains listed on their platforms. Zomato engaged in exclusivity contracts with partners for lower commissions, while Swiggy guaranteed business growth to exclusive players. These arrangements hinder market competition and reduce options for consumers. The investigation, initiated in 2022 after a complaint from the National Restaurant Association of India, is awaiting a final decision on penalties or changes to the companies' practices. Zomato, Swiggy, and the Commission declined to comment on the matter.

Zomato Bans Use Of AI Generated Images By Restaurant Partners

Inc42 · 10m ago

Zomato Bans Use Of AI Generated Images By Restaurant Partners

Non-compliant restaurants will be removed from Zomato's platform starting September 16, according to Rakesh Ranjan, the CEO of Zomato's food ordering and delivery division. Artificial intelligence (AI) will still be employed by the company to catalog food and improve their quick commerce business. This decision follows Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's recommendation for restaurant partners to avoid using AI for generating dish images in their menus.

Swiggy launches marketing services for restaurants

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YourStory · 11m ago

Swiggy launches marketing services for restaurants

Swiggy has launched marketing solutions to help their restaurant partners boost their online brand presence. The services include influencer marketing, social media ads, and WhatsApp marketing targeted at driving traffic to restaurant menu pages on the Swiggy app. Additionally, Swiggy has developed an in-house AI tool called Hermes, which allows users to input queries into Slack, processed through AWS Lambda and a Generative AI (GenAI) model to generate SQL queries. Swiggy has also implemented a knowledge base and a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system to add Swiggy-specific context to the queries.

Swiggy launches career growth initiative for delivery partners under “Project Next”

YourStory

YourStory · 10m ago

Swiggy launches career growth initiative for delivery partners under “Project Next”

Food delivery platform Swiggy has launched a career growth initiative called "Project Next" for its delivery partners. The initiative aims to tap into the partner network to accelerate restaurant onboarding. Delivery partners will have the opportunity to take on new roles within Swiggy, such as sales executives, as part of the project. This initiative is part of Swiggy's larger program called "Swiggy Skills", which offers training and employment opportunities in various roles. Through Project Next, delivery partners will be responsible for onboarding and managing Swiggy's restaurant network, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities.

Swiggy launches market intelligence dashboard for restaurant partners

YourStory

YourStory · 11m ago

Swiggy launches market intelligence dashboard for restaurant partners

Food delivery platform Swiggy has introduced a Market Intelligence Dashboard for its restaurant partners. The tool provides comprehensive insights into a partner's business, allowing them to track performance, analyse operational metrics, and monitor marketing spend. The dashboard features an overview tab comparing restaurant performance to the overall market, as well as business and operational metrics that track essential indicators. It also enables analysis of customer behaviour and conversion rates, as well as marketing efforts. Swiggy aims to help its partners benchmark their performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed business decisions.

Now, Zomato Rolls Out Operational Requirement Initiative For Partner Restaurants

Inc42 · 1y ago

Now, Zomato Rolls Out Operational Requirement Initiative For Partner Restaurants

Zomato is launching a new platform to assist restaurants with various operational needs, such as hiring, FSSAI registrations, taxation, and trademarking. The service has been in a pilot phase for the past six months and has already supported over 3,200 restaurant partners. Zomato intends to expand its offerings to include point of sale integrations and hygiene audits in the near future.

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