{
  "id": 16275257,
  "title": "Bolt Food’s Kumasi business has more than doubled as growth continues into its second year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/bolt-foods-kumasi-business-has-more-than-doubled-as-growth-continues",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:00:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bolt-foods-kumasi-business-has-more-than-doubled-as-growth-continues-into-its-second-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly two years after expanding its services to Kumasi, Bolt Food has witnessed remarkable growth, with activity surging by over 100% year-on-year in its second year of operations. This strong performance indicates the increasing adoption of app-based delivery services beyond Accra and Kumasi emerging as a vital market for Bolt Food in Ghana. Since entering the city, Bolt Food has facilitated connections between customers and local restaurants, providing these establishments with an additional avenue to reach customers beyond foot traffic. The city's performance, according to Bolt Food's General Manager Ali Zaryab, underscores the importance of expanding beyond Ghana's capital. \"When we expanded Bolt Food to Kumasi, we recognized an opportunity to serve one of Ghana's largest and most commercially active cities. The fact that the business continues to grow at more than 100% year-on-year suggests that this demand was not merely a result of the initial launch,\" Zaryab stated. This growth also reflects a broader shift in how customers utilize delivery platforms, as the sustained expansion highlights that delivery is becoming a familiar, convenient choice for accessing restaurants and other everyday products. Zaryab further emphasized that the growth in Kumasi is not just about the rise in food delivery but also about customers increasingly seeking convenience in various aspects of their daily lives, presenting new opportunities for restaurants to engage with customers through delivery services. The company plans to continue collaborating with local merchants and couriers to further strengthen its operations in Kumasi and adapt to evolving customer demands. As Bolt Food continues to expand its delivery services across Ghana, it remains committed to connecting customers with a wider range of restaurants and retailers via its platform.",
  "summary": "Nearly two years after expanding to Kumasi, Bolt Food saw strong growth in the city, with activity increasing by more than 100% year-on-year in its second year of operations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bolt Food's Kumasi business activity more than doubled in second year, 100% YoY growth",
    "General Manager Ali Zaryab highlights expanding beyond Accra as vital market",
    "Growth reflects convenience shift, new opportunities for restaurants in daily lives"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The surge in Kumasi signals a shift in consumer habits as app-based delivery moves beyond the capital to become a permanent fixture in Ghana's major commercial hubs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}