Have you ever opened a food delivery order and thought, “Is this all I get?” What looked like a full meal on the app has somehow shrunk by the time it arrives at your door. You’re not imagining things—shrinking portion sizes in food delivery are a growing problem, and it’s leaving customers hungry and frustrated. Convenience is what food delivery services offer, but there's a catch: you end up paying more for less food. This tendency also has to do with how delivery services and restaurants are silently taking money out of your pocket, one order at a time, rather than just maintaining earnings.
Restaurants are increasingly reliant on third-party delivery apps, but these services don’t come cheap.
These
platforms charge restaurants hefty commissions—sometimes very high commissions per order. To cover these
fees
without raising prices too drastically, many restaurants are cutting corners where it’s least noticeable:
the
portion sizes. Rather than increasing menu prices, which would be a clear warning sign, they cut back on the
quantity of food you get. The burger that was once a hearty portion? It's smaller now and has fewer fries.
That
pasta you're so fond of? It comes with more air within the container than food. all the while continuing to
pay the
same or occasionally even higher price.
Another sneaky factor that contributes to the portion size problem is the packaging. Delivery food is often
packed
in containers that make portions look bigger than they are. Wide, shallow boxes and oversized cups create
the
illusion of a full meal, but when you dig in, it becomes clear you’ve been served a much smaller portion
than you
expected. Restaurants can serve smaller quantities because delivery clients don't get to view the actual
plate like
they would in-person. You're already at home, staring at a supper that won't satisfy you, when you realize
what's
going on.
On top of that, many restaurants use packaging that isn’t ideal for retaining the freshness or warmth of
your food.
The meal that may have looked perfect in the restaurant kitchen is now soggy or dried out by the time it
arrives.
This packaging trickery leaves customers feeling unsatisfied, paying for a meal that’s far from what they
imagined.
Instead of the rich, hearty portion they expected, they’re left with a meager serving, wondering if they
were
deceived by clever marketing tactics.
Why settle for less when you can have it all? Take control of your dining experience and stop paying for
meals that
don’t measure up. With
RUSH
, enjoy your food the way it was meant to be—fresh, full, and satisfying.
RUSH is your go-to app for hassle-free food pickup app, designed to elevate your dining experience without
the
drawbacks of traditional delivery services. By connecting you directly with your favorite restaurants, RUSH
eliminates the middleman and all those pesky hidden fees, ensuring you get the best value for your money.
