An app to help eateries sell surplus food
Two entrepreneurs from Kozhikode are launching an app called Kyka to help eateries sell surplus food at significant discounts. The app aims to reduce food waste while providing affordable meals to customers and generating extra revenue for restaurants. It will be available for download starting June 10 and will initially operate on a pilot basis in Kozhikode.
- ▪The app offers discounts of 60% to 80% on surplus food during closing hours.
- ▪Customers can order surprise 'Magic Bags' from local eateries without delivery options.
- ▪The initiative is supported by the Kozhikode Corporation to help reduce food waste and methane emissions.
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Two young Kozhikode entrepreneurs are set to launch an app that will enable eateries to sell surplus food at discounts of 60% to 80% during closing hours.Kyka, meaning ‘let’s eat’, was founded by Muhammed Nihal V. and Hiba Nourin K.P. The app is built on a ‘triple impact model’ that offers affordable food to customers, generates additional revenue for partner eateries and helps reduce food waste, said Mr. Nihal.On the app, eateries will be listed with a brief description, allowing customers to order small, medium or large ‘Magic Bags’.
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