EatLocalNZ is a new food ordering and delivery platform, that empowers every Kiwi to unite to support their local restaurants, cafes and provide money to those losing income due to COVID-19.
“Prior to COVID-19 I’d been starting to hear how overseas food delivery platforms were charging local cafes, and restaurants up to 35 per cent on every order. I thought that was shocking and felt guilty about using them myself” says CEO and EatLocalNZ founder Tim McLeod
“When COVID-19 hit I was walking my local streets past closed venue after closed venue, thinking how can they survive if their best option is a platform charging 35 per cent.
“We came up with EatLocalNZ to empower venues and put more money into the pockets of the restaurants by keeping our fee as low as five per cent. It’s more important now than ever that we do all we can to support our local cafes and restaurants with one in three at real risk of not surviving until the end of the year,” says McLeod
“It’s fantastic to be part of EatLocalNZ. Couldn’t agree more, support local, support NZ, love the concept.” Chris Rupe, Director SPQR “This is a game changer for the hospitality industry! EatLocalNZ puts the power back in our hands as owners and gives us hope of returning to profit!”
“It’s great that this is ‘by Kiwis for Kiwis’ and we all need to get behind it,” says Alisdair Gribben, long-time food business owner. It’s not just restaurants and cafes that EatLocalNZ is hoping to help.
They are mobilising a network of everyday Kiwis to be what they’re calling Local Legends. Local Legends are typically people that have recently lost their jobs, or who’ve seen a reduction in their income due to the impact of COVID.
“I’ve got close friends and family who are losing jobs, or are uncertain about the future. There are thousands of similar people across New Zealand. So rather than spending huge amounts on marketing, we want to spread the word by giving those people a way to keep the bills paid whilst supporting their local venues.”
Anyone can sign up to become a Local Legend. We’ll give them all the training, tools and support they need to tell their local cafes and venues about EatlLocalNZ and help them to get setup. When they signup a favourite local restaurant or café we will give them half of the net fee we earn for that venue. If they don’t need the money they can choose to give it back to the establishment they have put forward. The goal is to spread the love!
“EatLocalNZ is a great fit for our skilled workforce across spread the country – and with the added bonus of supporting another struggling local industry, as the hospitality space too grapples with the current climate.” David Coomber, managing director Flight Centre NZ.
“EatLocalNZ will become operational on Tuesday April 28, and is accepting orders etc via its website. We are closely following Ministry of Health guidelines and can achieve both without any human contact.”
“Once we’re at Level 2, restaurants and cafes can also use EatLocalNZ for a contactless dine in experience; which includes automated contact tracing. Customers can easily order and pay from their smart phone for food to be brought to their table; no touching menus, or payment terminals. “We’ve already signed up over 120 venues, and over 13,000 customers , in the few days since we launched and growing every hour! If you’d like be a Local Legend, or are a venue owner, you can sign up now via our website. “
Now is the time to get your favourite local venues onboard.” To find out more, to buy a venue voucher, or to sign up just go to www.eatlocalnz.com.
