Bolt is a logistics service that makes urban mobility more affordable, safe and sustainable. Bolt is not new to most people, as it helps them save time and money, reduce stress and improve cities.
Bolt has empowered many people, including drivers, couriers, restaurant and store owners. They all earn money from Bolt while growing their business.
Bolt Food, a subsidiary of Bolt, is a food delivery service that allows users to order their favorite food from their favorite restaurants. Food will be delivered quickly and easily directly to their doorstep.
In this post, you will learn how to start selling on the Bolt Food app, requirements, benefits, how much it costs, and more.
How does Bolt Food work in Nigeria?
The Bolt Food app is fast and easy to use. Its mode of operation is described below.
- A user will order food products from your restaurant (or food store) through the Bolt Food app
- As a seller on Bolt Food, you will prepare the customer’s order
- The Bolt Courier (driver or rider) will pick up the order and deliver it to the customer
- Your customer is happy, you are happy (because you just made money) and Bolt Courier is happy.
Advantages of Selling Bolt Food in Nigeria
As a restaurant or food store owner, partnering with Bolt Food in Nigeria can help bring long-term success to your business.
Here are some of the benefits you get when you partner with Bolt Food.
- Promote your sales only after opening your restaurant, or a new branch
- You can connect with millions of new users with the Bolt Food app
- Delivery will be taken care of by Bolt Food. This way, you will have plenty of time to prepare your customers’ orders
- Your marketing efforts are automated. You’ll appear in users’ “dining near me” searches and “specialty” dishes
- Find out how your users feel about the Bolt Food app. It is a Nigerian custom that customers will not tell you what you have done wrong, they will just stop patronizing you. But with Bolt Food in-app reviews, you can learn about your shortcomings and how to prevent further occurrences in the future.
Bolt Food supported states in Nigeria
As you might have guessed, bullet food services are not available in all states in Nigeria.
The Bolt food delivery service was first launched in Estonia in August 2019. The service is also available in South Africa, Ghana and Kenya.
Bolt Food came to Nigeria in October 2021. For now, only parts of Lagos are covered by the Bolt Food app. However, the country manager of Bolt Nigeria, Mr. Femi Akin-Lagoda, has promised to expand Bolt Food to other parts of Nigeria over time.
Requirements to become a seller on Bolt Food App
to Become a seller on Bolt Food App, You need to provide the details below.
- The registered business name of your restaurant or food store
- Your business’s official email address
- Your phone number
- Your full name
- The city where your restaurant is located
- Your bank account details
How to become a seller in Bolt Food App?
To become a bolt food seller, you can Apply here.
Partnering with Bolt Food can be faster and easier than you think.
- On the registration page, you should fill the application form with the details mentioned in the requirements
- Bolt Food staff will contact you and let you know a few things
- Create your account
- Set up your profile
- Set your preferred working hours
- Upload your food menu
- Start selling more on the go. Relax and watch your food business grow
How to deliver your food orders on Bolt Food?
When a customer places an order at your restaurant/food store, prepare the order in a timely manner. Bolt Food Couriers will handle the delivery.
Bolt couriers are people just like you, the only difference is that you are a restaurant owner while they are transport workers. They are also partners with Bolt, and have their own ratings.
How much does it cost to sell on Bolt Food?
No need to be a seller on Bolt Food. There is a commission fee that Bolt also uses to cover its operating and profit costs.
This commission fee is calculated based on your sales.
If you want Bolt Food to give you a tablet device to manage your orders on their app, your wish will be granted. The beauty of this is that you won’t need to pay for the pill all at once.
Every time you make a sale, a small amount will be deducted from your payment. This will continue until the total amount of the pill is used up.
Bolt Food App Download
To partner with Bolt Food and become a seller, you can download the app from the app stores below.
Google Play Store For Android devices
Apple App Store For iOS devices
The bottom line
Managing a restaurant, eatery, or food store can be very stressful even for the most experienced
Entrepreneurs partnering with Bolt Food can take the logistics off your shoulders.
It’s nice to sit in your restaurant knowing that your customer will have their food delivered quickly and easily.