Glendale, CA – To support local restaurant owners and counter extreme delivery service fees, the City of Glendale’s Economic Development Division has announced a partnership with Famished, an AI powered food search platform, that provides a low-cost food delivery app option.

According to Famished Founder and CEO Abhi Chatterjee, Famished does not charge restaurants on its platform a third-party commission. Instead, Famished connects diners directly with their favorite local spots through its AI-powered food search platform and customers can then pay per order.

“This is an incredible win-win for our community. We saw how challenging the cost structure of the existing delivery platforms were for our restaurants and sought a solution. Restaurants lose a large portion of their profits to high commission fees charged by third-party delivery services. Famished offers an alternative, allowing restaurants to retain more of their profits while still providing convenient delivery options to customers. It is vital to support our small business community as well as provide a Glendale-focused food service for residents,” said Community Development Director Bradley Calvert.

“Since the pandemic, restaurants have been stuck in a tough spot. While takeout and delivery became essential for survival, third-party apps started charging up to 40% per order—forcing restaurants to raise menu prices just to stay afloat. Customers, in turn, got hit with even higher costs and hidden fees. We’re here to give local restaurants and residents a better option,” said Abhi Chatterjee, Chief Executive Officer of Famished.

"Those delivery apps take 25–30% per order, and we don’t even get access to our own customer data. We’re completely dependent on them, and it’s hurting our ability to grow. What we really need is a commission-free delivery system that lets us own the relationship with our customers again," stated Tigran Azatian, Owner of Tavern on Brand. 

Famished is currently onboarding local Glendale restaurants so they benefit fully from the new service. For local restaurants that want to get involved, they can visit Famished.io or email at Hello@Famished.ai. Customers can order by visiting Famished.ai/collections/Glendale.

The new Famished Glendale platform called Famished Glendale Collection is set to launch on April 25, 2025. In addition to partnering with Famished, the City of Glendale offers numerous resources to its small business community, including the “Let’s Grow Glendale” Small Business Summit set for May 1, 2025, its no-cost Human Resources Hotline, along with a step-by-step guide on how to do business in the city.

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About Glendale: Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.

About Glendale: Glendale is one of the largest cities in Los Angeles County, with a population nearly 200,000. Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and a bustling downtown that is home to many corporate headquarters and tech giants, two first-class regional shopping malls, and a walkable Arts & Entertainment District with endless fine dining opportunities. Visit ChooseGlendaleCA.com for more information about Economic Development in Glendale or connect on X, Instagram, and Facebook @ChooseGlendale.