India, July 16 -- Zepto is reportedly scaling down its 10-minute food delivery service, Zepto Cafe, as it battles supply chain issues and shortage of trained staff to run kitchens.

Zepto Cafe's growth and expansion slowdown coincides with the startup's efforts to control its cash burn, an ET report said, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Sources also told the publication that Zepto has slowed the launch of its dark stores.

Inc42 has reached out to Zepto for comments on the development. The story will be updated based on the response.

This comes nearly two months after the quick food delivery arm of Zepto temporarily shut operations in about 44 cafes, impacting over 400 employees, across most states in the northern part of India...