Tag: independent restaurants
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Independent Restaurants Fight Back as Apps Blurred by Chains Masquerading as Indies
The Quiet War Over Visibility on Delivery Apps Independent restaurants are sounding the alarm about a tactic they say is quietly reshaping the competitive landscape: big chains masquerading as independent businesses on delivery platforms. The accusation is that global corporations, including familiar names like Pizza Hut and TGI Fridays, are using various listing strategies to…
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Independent restaurants cry foul as chains allegedly masquerade on delivery apps
Introduction: a simmering tension in the delivery era As delivery apps become a central channel for dining, a growing chorus of independent restaurant owners argues that the platform economics and marketing practices favor big chains. They claim global corporations are “sneaky” and a “killer” to family-owned eateries, allegedly masquerading as independent brands to gain visibility…
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Independent Restaurants Fight Back: Apps Hide Chains
Introduction: A Quiet Battle on Your Screen Across many cities, independent restaurants are sounding the alarm about how delivery apps present menus. A growing chorus of owners argues that global chains are disguising themselves as local independents on popular platforms, confusing customers and siphoning business away from true small operators. The issue isn’t just about…