MANILA, Philippines — foodpanda Philippines has officially transitioned its dark store arm, pandamart, to 24/7 operations nationwide. This move marks a significant shift in the local Quick-Commerce (Q-Commerce) landscape, as pandamart becomes the first online-only full grocery platform in the country to provide around-the-clock service.
As the digital economy matures, consumer demand is shifting from “next-day” to “instant” fulfillment. By moving to a 24/7 model, pandamart is optimizing its inventory management and logistics network to capture the “after-hours” market—a segment largely underserved by traditional brick-and-mortar retailers.
The 24/7 service is backed by an extensive network of strategically located “dark stores” (distribution centers dedicated exclusively to online orders). This around-the-clock availability is now live in major urban centers in Metro Manila., Baguio, Cebu, Davao, and more.
While traditional 24/7 convenience stores are essential for quick grabs and immediate snacks, they typically cater to specific product segments and on-the-go needs. pandamart expands this convenience by offering full-scale supermarket inventory at any hour. This means customers can access a deep assortment of Stock Keeping Units or more commonly known as SKUs, that are rarely found in neighborhood convenience outlets—including farm-fresh produce, raw meats, frozen seafood, and bulk household essentials—making it possible to complete a week’s worth of family grocery shopping even in the middle of the night.
“In pandamart, we recognize that consumer needs are always changing, and we need to keep up with them. Convenience, affordability, and quality have rarely come together in one grocery experience, and that is exactly what we want to change,” said Joseph Wijesekara, Director for Q-Commerce of foodpanda Philippines. “With our 24/7 stores, customers can now get grocery essentials anytime they need them, with the quality they expect at prices they can afford. Whether it’s fruits and vegetables at 3 PM or 3 AM, pandamart is ready to deliver.”
Beyond accessibility, pandamart is leveraging foodpanda’s existing logistical ecosystem to maintain cost-efficiency. Through strategic voucher integration and the pandapro subscription model (offering zero delivery fees), the platform is positioning itself as a high-frequency, high-value alternative to physical grocery trips.
“Our goal is to ensure that convenience never has a closing time,” Wijesekara added. “We are here to support the 24/7 lifestyle of the modern Filipino.”
To know more about pandamart and its complete offerings, download the foodpanda app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
