The halt in operations is expected to last only until September while the company addresses its supply chain challenges.
“Zepto was getting unprecedented demand which was not matching the vendor availability. To ensure that quality and service are not compromised, the company is halting operations in 40 stores in and around Delhi.
“Less than 100 people have been impacted by this move. Those impacted have been given choice to shift to nearby stores or kitchens, as the company wants to retain them for when operations start again somewhere around in September,” a source told PTI.
Employees affected by the temporary closure were informed of the decision on April 20 and given a month to decide whether to transfer to nearby locations.
Currently, Zepto operates around 750 cafes.
