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Coupang Eats Offers Restaurant Brand Discounts Through Nov. 1, Up to 8,000 Won Off for WOW Members

PolicyOctober 20, 20261 min read

Coupang Eats is running a discount event with popular fast-food and restaurant brands for its WOW members. Members can save up to 8,000 won on chicken, pizza, and burgers until November 1.

What happened

Coupang Eats, a food delivery app, announced on the 20th that it is offering discount coupons to WOW members. The event includes weekly deals and short flash deals with major restaurant brands. The coupons are first come, first served with no limit on the number of people who can use them. Each brand can be used once a day, and each brand has its own rules, such as a minimum order amount.

Key numbers and dates

Until the 22nd: Puradak 7,000 won off; BHC, BBQ, and Dunkin 6,000 won off.
From the 23rd to the 25th: KFC, Hosigi Two Chicken, and Fried Chamjalhaneunjip 7,000 won off; BHC 6,000 won off.
Through the 25th (separate coupons): Domino's Pizza 8,000 won off; Cheogajip Yangnyeom Chicken and Bbq Boy Pizza 7,000 won off; Tous les Jours, Pizza Hut, and Ttangttang Chicken 6,000 won off; Kkubrakko Charcoal Chicken 5,000 won off.
From the 26th to November 1: Ddujjim, Baskin-Robbins, Burger King, and Mexicana take part.
WOW members also get free delivery from Coupang Eats.

Why it matters

Eating out can be expensive, so discounts like these can help families and young people spend less on food. The event also shows how delivery apps compete for members by offering rewards that members can feel right away.

What to watch

Whether the event is extended after November 1.
Which brands join new rounds of discounts.
How Coupang Eats plans to expand benefits for its members, as the company said it will do.

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