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Melbourne startup KRAVEiN helping restaurants fight back against high delivery fees

KRAVEiN restaurant services

Key Facts:

• Menulog's exit from Australian market raises concerns about potential food delivery monopoly and increased costs for restaurants
• Melbourne-based KRAVEiN, launched in 2023, offers all-in-one platform for online ordering, delivery, QR table ordering and reservations
• Platform currently serves 200+ Melbourne restaurants and plans national expansion in 2026
• KRAVEiN aims to help restaurants reduce costs and maintain control of customer data
• Company positions itself as Australian-built alternative to major delivery platforms during industry consolidation

Hi.

I’m reaching out to share a timely Melbourne hospitality tech story that may interest you and your readers — especially in light of the news that Menulog will cease operations in Australia this year.

With one of the country’s major delivery platforms exiting the market, many industry analysts are warning that Australia is edging dangerously close to a food delivery monopoly. This puts local restaurants at risk of higher fees, fewer choices, and reduced control over how they reach their customers.

That’s why KRAVEiN, a homegrown hospitality technology platform founded in 2023, is becoming more relevant than ever. KRAVEiN offers an all-in-one solution for online ordering, fully managed delivery, QR table ordering, and table reservations — built to give restaurants options at a time when those options are rapidly disappearing.

While hundreds of venues across Victoria continue to struggle with high third-party commissions and a lack of customer data, KRAVEiN is helping them cut costs, regain control, and strengthen their connection with local diners. The platform already supports 200+ Melbourne restaurants and is preparing for national expansion in 2026.

I’ve attached our latest press release — “KRAVEiN Revolutionises the Restaurant Industry with a Community-Driven Platform Empowering Restaurants and Enhancing the Dining Experience” — which includes quotes from CEO Dave Wilton and COO Nino Rodrigues.

If you’re covering stories on:

• Melbourne startups
• Hospitality technology
• The impact of Menulog’s closure
• Small business resilience
• Or the growing need for Australian-built delivery alternatives

…this could be a strong fit.

I’d also be happy to arrange an interview with Dave, or provide case studies from restaurants who are transitioning off Menulog and moving to sustainable, community-driven platforms like KRAVEiN.

Thank you for your time — I’d love to hear if this might be of interest for your publication.

Warm regards,
Josh Watson
Director of Sales & Marketing
KRAVEiN
📞 1300 863 968
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kravein.com.au

About us:

KRAVEiN is an Australian-owned hospitality technology platform helping restaurants take back control of their margins, customers, and delivery operations. Founded in Melbourne in 2023 by passionate foodies and technology experts , KRAVEiN provides an all-in-one solution for online ordering, managed delivery, QR table ordering, and reservations. With a mission to keep food delivery fair, local, and community-focused, KRAVEiN already supports more than 200 restaurants across Victoria and is preparing for national expansion in 2025.

Contact details:

Josh Watson
Director of Sales & Marketing
KRAVEiN
📞 1300 863 968
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kravein.com.au