This local restaurant owner says he has been “screwed” by Deliveroo — and claims he has the bill to prove it.
restaurant on Melbourne’s Chapel Street, started selling his own grocery staples a few weeks ago to bring in more customers.
“Deliveroo Essentials is the final nail in the coffin,” Mr Kasteel told news.com.au. “I don’t know how we’re going to survive now.” “We hope we can play a role in supporting people who have to isolate to get the food they need whether that’s household items or restaurant food.”DELIVEROO “SCREWED ME” “Convincing our customers to purchase directly means nearly all the money goes back into our venues and supporting wages.
“We’re not even doing it to make money, we’re just trying to get them to buy our normal food,” he said.
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