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18. noiembrie 2025,

Wolt withdraws controversial pricing clause for Danish restaurants

Autor: Jake Juba
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On December 2, delivery giant Wolt will remove a clause that prevents restaurants from setting lower in-house prices than those offered through the delivery service. The move comes as a welcome surprise for Danish restaurants, giving them back control of their pricing and enabling them to explain price differences on Wolt.

What this means for restaurants

The industry organisation Denmark’s Restaurants and Cafés (DRC), which first proposed this change three years ago, has welcomed Wolt’s move. As DRC’s CEO Torben E. Hoffmann Rosenstock tells FoodWatch, “With high volumes on Wolt’s platform, it can make the difference between a profitable business or not for the restaurants.” He adds that restaurants can now explain why their prices differ on Wolt. They can also inform consumers about the cost of using the platform, increasing transparency.

While the legal decision from the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority is still pending, Wolt’s move represents a notable change for the restaurant industry.

Timing and Competition  

The clause is being removed shortly before Uber Eats enters the Danish market, a timing that could influence how restaurants manage their relationships with Wolt. The change may help restaurants better understand pricing differences on delivery platforms as competition in the market increases.

How the DRC Supports Restaurants

The DRC describes itself as a “restaurant industry community” and serves as a trade organisation for restaurateurs, representing the diverse aspects of hospitality. Offering services from legal advice to industry expertise, the organisation works to support its members and strengthen the wider restaurant industry. This recent outcome is a clear example of its efforts in action.

Where Wolt leaves the industry now 

Wolt’s move may come with well-timed competitive motivations, but it still marks a positive shift for the industry. After years of pressure from the DRC and restaurant community, pricing freedom is finally within reach. Now, as new players enter the market, Danish restaurants can navigate the delivery landscape with a little more clarity – and a little more control. 

You can read more about the DRC aici.