Zepto Cafe scales down amid sourcing, staffing hurdles

Zepto Cafe, the 10-minute food delivery service from the quick commerce firm, has scaled down operations as it faces challenges around sourcing products and a shortage of trained staff to run its kitchens. It comes at a time when the segment is facing increased competition from the likes of Blinkit’s Bistro and Swiggy’s Snacc, which are expanding across major cities.

The slowdown in Zepto Cafe’s growth and expansion coincides with the four-year-old startup’s efforts to control its cash burn, according to people in the know. Zepto has also slowed the launch of its dark stores, or mini warehouses, they said.