Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has announced an exclusive partnership with Chicken Republic, an established quick-service restaurant chain and franchise, that will enable enhanced quality, more affordable, delivery meals for its users in Lagos and Ibadan.
Launched in October 2021, Chowdeck allows customers to order meals from a variety of restaurants and have them delivered to their doorstep within 30 minutes.
A participant in the Y Combinator accelerator in 2022, and recipient of US$2.5 million in seed funding earlier this year, Chowdeck has acquired more than 500,000 users and more than 3,000 riders, serving eight Nigerian cities – Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port-Harcourt, Ilorin, Benin City, Abeokuta and Asaba.
The startup already provides logistics services for Chicken Republic, which opened its first restaurant in Lagos in 2004 and now operates in over 200 locations across Nigeria and Ghana, in all of those Nigerian locations, but this new agreement cements its position as the preferred delivery partner.
Leveraging Chowdeck’s advanced logistics and technology, customers in Lagos and Ibadan will benefit from lower delivery fees and enjoy some of the fairest prices online. Additionally, the partnership will include periodic in-app special discount offerings and the opportunity to earn Chowscore points through Chowdeck’s loyalty programme, further enhancing value and satisfaction for loyal customers. To kick off the partnership, Chowdeck users are being offered an exclusive NGN1,000 meal deal.
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient, and convenient services. Combining our fast-growing delivery network with Chicken Republic’s exceptional offerings, we aim to enhance the customer experience and bring happiness to more individuals across Lagos and Ibadan,” said Femi Aluko, CEO and co-founder of Chowdeck.
Kofi Abunu, CEO of Food Concepts Plc, said he was thrilled to deepen its partnership with Chowdeck.
“Their remarkable growth over the past year, combined with the forward-thinking approach of their team and their unwavering commitment to investing in partner development, leave us with no doubt that they are here for the long term and will successfully address the last-mile delivery challenge. Our loyal customers around the country, especially in Lagos and Ibadan, can look forward to an enhanced delivery experience with Chicken Republic on Chowdeck,” he said.
