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Consulting & Growth
3 min

Is Hiring a Swiggy and Zomato Consultant Worth It? (ROI Case Study)

Is a Swiggy & Zomato consultant worth it? Yes — if the consultant focuses on measurable performance metrics such as order volume, AOV, and profitability. Restaurants that implement structured aggregator optimization often achieve: 30–120% i…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead
Platform & Ranking
3 min

Why Most Restaurants Fail on Swiggy and Zomato (And How to Fix It)

Why do restaurants fail on Swiggy and Zomato? Most restaurants fail on Swiggy and Zomato because they treat aggregator platforms as passive order channels instead of performance-driven marketplaces. Common issues include: Poor listing quali…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead
Consulting & Growth
3 min

How to Start a Cloud Kitchen on Swiggy and Zomato (2026 Guide)

How do you start a cloud kitchen on Swiggy and Zomato? To start a cloud kitchen on Swiggy and Zomato, you need to: Set up a delivery-only kitchen space Obtain required licenses (FSSAI, GST, Trade License) Design a delivery-optimized menu Re…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead
Margins & Pricing
3 min

Swiggy vs Zomato Commission: Side-by-Side Comparison for 2026

What is Swiggy commission vs Zomato in 2026? In 2026, Swiggy and Zomato have nearly identical base commission structures, typically ranging between 18% and 28% of order value (GMV). However, once GST, advertising spend, and discount partici…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead
Platform & Ranking
3 min

Swiggy vs Zomato for Restaurants: Which Platform Drives More Sales?

Which is better for restaurants — Swiggy or Zomato? There is no single winner. Swiggy and Zomato drive different types of revenue depending on your restaurant category, city, and pricing strategy. Swiggy typically drives higher delivery fre…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead
Platform & Ranking
5 min

How Swiggy Ranking Algorithm Works for Restaurants (2026)

How does the Swiggy ranking algorithm work? Swiggy ranks restaurants based on operational reliability, customer satisfaction, and delivery performance. The algorithm evaluates signals such as order acceptance rate, preparation time accuracy…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead
Platform & Ranking
5 min

How to Increase Swiggy Orders in 30 Days

To increase Swiggy orders in 30 days, focus on five levers — listing visibility, menu optimisation for delivery, ratings management, targeted Swiggy ads, and pricing structure. Restaurants that implement all five consistently see a 25–40% o…

By Deepak Desh BandhuRead

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