Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Meghana Foods Apologizes for Banning Delivery Agents from Lifts
Meghana Foods is a popular restaurant in Bengaluru known for its biryani.
Recently, they put up a sign that said delivery workers from Swiggy and Zomato couldn't use the elevator and had to take the stairs.
Many people on social media thought this was unfair and disrespectful to the delivery workers.
The restaurant then apologized on Instagram, saying they made a mistake and that delivery workers are important.
They took down the sign and said delivery workers can now use the elevator.
Some people were happy with the apology, while others thought the restaurant only changed the policy because of the public backlash.
Meghana Foods has many outlets in Bengaluru and a lot of their business comes from delivery orders.
Meghana Foods apologized for a policy that prohibited delivery agents from using lifts in their Bengaluru outlets.
The policy was criticized on social media as insensitive to delivery workers.
The restaurant acknowledged the mistake and took down the poster.
They confirmed that delivery agents are now allowed to use the lifts.
Public reaction was mixed, with some appreciating the apology and others questioning the restaurant's motives.
- Who
- Meghana Foods, a popular food chain in Bengaluru
- What
- Apologized for a policy that prohibited delivery agents from using lifts
- When
- Recently, after a poster went viral on social media
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- The policy was seen as insensitive to delivery agents, and the restaurant acknowledged the mistake
Critics
Restaurant Management
Policy Justification
Critics
The policy was seen as disrespectful and classist, treating delivery workers as lesser.
Restaurant Management
The sign was meant to reduce lift congestion for customers, not to disrespect delivery workers.
Worker Treatment
Critics
Delivery workers deserve respect and should not face unnecessary restrictions.
Restaurant Management
Delivery workers are essential to the business and should be treated with respect, dignity, and care.
- Restaurant Name
- Meghana Foods
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Issue
- Prohibition of delivery agents from using lifts
- Apology Platform
- Reason for Policy
- To offer customers convenience from crowded elevators
- Delivery Partners' Role
- Core of Meghana Foods experience
- Public Reaction
- Mixed, with criticism and appreciation for the apology
