Some platforms ban restaurants who offer a different (higher) price on the platform than they do direct. The problem is that that these platforms flush with VC

Some platforms ban restaurants who offer a different (higher) price on the platform than they do direct. The problem is that that these platforms flush with VC cash have forced themselves into the market as intermediaries, hoping that they can drive out direct ordering and hold the restaurants to ransom. But food delivery existed long before Deliveroo et al and I always try to order direct when I can. Sure it's not as slick as using an app, but the true price of the app is the long-term viability of my favourite takeaway restaurants, so screw the VCs.