Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of food delivery. Food delivery apps can offer a lot of convenience but they can also take a toll on your finances, from sneaky service charges to inflated menu prices and tempting convenience that encourages overspending. What do you think – are they worth it?
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Food Delivery
01:11 Running The Numbers Segment
03:43 Cost Breakdown of Food Delivery
17:08 Our Preferred Apps
21:51 Financial Costs and Inconveniences
30:05 Impact of the Pandemic on Food Delivery
30:46 Ghost Kitchens
34:31 Budgeting for Food Delivery
40:24 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.businessofapps.com/data/food-delivery-app-market/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10163566/
https://secondmeasure.com/datapoints/food-delivery-services-grubhub-uber-eats-doordash-postmates/
https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/on-the-line/food-delivery-trends
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok | LinkedIn
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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