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Foodmandu: From Clicks to Cuisine in Nepal’s Food Industry

In: Business and Management in Asia: Opportunities and Entrepreneurship

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  • Jashim Uddin Ahmed

    (North South University, Department of Management, School of Business and Economics)

  • Anisur R. Faroque

    (University of Vaasa, School of Marketing and Communication)

  • Samsul Islam

    (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), JR Shaw School of Business)

  • Shashi Shekhar Acharya

    (Nepal Administrative Staff College)

Abstract

Foodmandu is Nepal’s first food delivery service platform, aimed at addressing the time constraints and logistical challenges faced by busy professionals and individuals. With an intuitive digital interface for ordering from a wide range of restaurants in the Kathmandu Valley, Foodmandu has steadily expanded its network. The company’s innovative business model combines both “business-to-consumer” (B2C) and “business-to-business” (B2B) strategies, integrating restaurant partnerships, logistics, and delivery operations. Beyond providing convenience, the company has contributed to Nepal’s digital transformation, local employment generation, and the evolution of the e-commerce ecosystem. This case study traces Foodmandu’s growth trajectory from its inception to becoming a market leader, examining its strategic innovations, operational challenges, and future prospects. Emphasis is placed on the importance of technological adaptation, customer-centric service design, and resilience in navigating market volatility. As Foodmandu expands into new verticals such as grocery delivery, its story offers critical insights into the dynamics of digital entrepreneurship in emerging markets.

Suggested Citation

  • Jashim Uddin Ahmed & Anisur R. Faroque & Samsul Islam & Shashi Shekhar Acharya, 2026. "Foodmandu: From Clicks to Cuisine in Nepal’s Food Industry," Springer Books, in: Tobias Endress & Yuosre F. Badir (ed.), Business and Management in Asia: Opportunities and Entrepreneurship, pages 135-151, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-95-4909-2_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-4909-2_8
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