Food delivery apps have taken over cities across the world, promising delicious food at the tap of a button.But is it really that simple?In this episode we discuss what the rise of food delivery apps means for us, for restaurants, and for the people who do the deliveries.In today's episode we cover:
How food delivery apps work
Why restaurants use them
The early years of food delivery apps
Unfair tactics
Charging $9 for a phone call
Offers and commissions
Chicago Pizza Boss
Racing to the bottom
Dark kitchens
The people who deliver the food
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