2024 was a remarkable year for Local Eats Africa, a pioneering platform dedicated to supporting women-owned restaurants and promoting Africa’s local restaurants in major cities.
Co-founded by Fashola-Oba Ashiodolo and Sheba Asuquo, this startup is a 90% women team solving sales and financing challenges faced by local restaurant owners mostly women.
The company’s commitment to empowering local restaurants is yielding impressive results, with significant milestones achieved across various metrics. in 2024.
Key Highlights:
* Over 50 Local Restaurant Partnerships: Local Eats Africa expanded its network, partnering with over 50 local restaurants, and enabling them to reach a wider audience and grow their customer base.
* 15,000+ Plates of Food Delivered: Through the Local Eats Africa restaurant app, over 15,000 plates of food were delivered to customers, showcasing the platform’s ability to drive sales and revenue for local restaurants.
* Expansion to Ibadan: In September 2024, Local Eats Africa expanded its operations to Ibadan, further increasing its footprint and providing more opportunities for local restaurants to thrive.
* N30 Million Payout to Partners: Local Eats Africa demonstrated its commitment to supporting small local restaurants by paying out over N30 million to its partners in 2024.
* 8,000+ Successful Food Deliveries: The platform facilitated over 8,000 successful food deliveries in 2024, highlighting its reliability and efficiency.
* Access to Funds for Small Restaurant Owners: Local Eats Africa provided small restaurant owners with access to funds through its application, enabling them to support their businesses and drive growth.
* Calabar-Igbo Restaurants Emerge as Top Online Brand: The Calabar-Igbo Restaurants brand category emerged as one of the top emerging restaurants online in 2024, demonstrating the platform’s ability to promote and celebrate local cuisines.
Local Eats Africa’s impressive 2024 impact report underscores its dedication to empowering local restaurants and communities. By providing access to funds, promoting local cuisines, and driving sales and revenue, the platform is revolutionizing the way people experience and engage with Africa’s rich culinary heritage.
Visit Local Eats Africa’s website at localeats.africa to learn more about their mission, services, and impact.
