{"id":1306832,"date":"2026-03-05T09:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1306832"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:37:22","slug":"rapido-launches-zero-commission-food-delivery-app-ownly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/rapido-launches-zero-commission-food-delivery-app-ownly\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapido Launches Zero-Commission Food Delivery App: Ownly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery space with the launch of <strong>Ownly<\/strong>, a new app that promises a <strong>zero-commission model for restaurants<\/strong>. The service has now been rolled out across <strong>Bengaluru<\/strong>, marking Rapido\u2019s official entry into India\u2019s competitive food delivery market dominated by players such as Swiggy and Zomato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.06.22-AM-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1306841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.06.22-AM-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.06.22-AM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.06.22-AM-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.06.22-AM-1536x856.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.06.22-AM-2048x1141.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The company positions Ownly as a <strong>\u201crestaurant-first\u201d platform<\/strong>, designed to address complaints from eateries about high commissions and hidden charges in existing delivery ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zero Commission for Restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between Ownly and other delivery apps is its <strong>zero-commission policy<\/strong>. Restaurants using the platform are <strong>not charged any percentage on orders<\/strong>, unlike traditional platforms where commissions can range between <strong>16% and 30%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, the app follows a transparent model where <strong>customers pay only the cost of the food and a delivery fee<\/strong> that covers logistics expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach aims to ensure restaurants can offer <strong>lower menu prices and better profit margins<\/strong> while avoiding the inflated pricing that sometimes appears on other delivery platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pilot Project Before Citywide Launch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before expanding citywide, Rapido tested Ownly through a <strong>pilot program in Bengaluru neighborhoods such as Koramangala, HSR Layout, and BTM Layout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilot helped the company refine logistics, pricing models and restaurant partnerships. Following positive feedback from both customers and restaurant owners, Rapido decided to roll out the service across the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Pricing Model Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ownly\u2019s pricing structure focuses on simplicity and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants pay <strong>a small fixed platform fee<\/strong> instead of commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers pay <strong>an honest delivery charge<\/strong> that reflects the cost of logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menu prices remain <strong>consistent with offline restaurant pricing<\/strong> to avoid markups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The model is designed to eliminate <strong>hidden charges, surge fees and artificial discounts<\/strong> that often distort pricing on other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leveraging Rapido\u2019s Delivery Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Ownly\u2019s key advantages is Rapido\u2019s existing logistics infrastructure. The company plans to use its <strong>large fleet of bike taxi riders\u2014known as \u201cCaptains\u201d\u2014to manage food deliveries efficiently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging this network, Rapido hopes to reduce operational costs and offer <strong>competitive delivery times and prices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenging the Food Delivery Duopoly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s food delivery market has long been dominated by <strong>Swiggy and Zomato<\/strong>. Rapido\u2019s entry introduces a new competitive model that prioritizes restaurant profitability and transparent pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry experts say the success of Ownly in Bengaluru could determine whether <strong>zero-commission delivery platforms can scale profitably<\/strong> in India\u2019s fast-growing online food ordering market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong><br>With <strong>Ownly<\/strong>, Rapido is attempting to disrupt India\u2019s food delivery industry by shifting from commission-driven platforms to a <strong>transparent, restaurant-friendly model<\/strong>. If the experiment succeeds in Bengaluru, the company may expand the service to other major cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantindia.in\/news\/restaurant-india-news-rapido-launches-ownly-food-delivery-app-with-zero-commission-model-in.n15432\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery space with the launch of Ownly, a new app that promises a zero-commission model for restaurants. The service has now been rolled out across Bengaluru, marking Rapido\u2019s official entry into India\u2019s competitive food delivery market dominated by players such as Swiggy and Zomato. 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