The True Cost of Third-Party Delivery (and How to Take Back Control)

Restaurant owner comparing delivery app costs vs direct ordering profits

Third-party delivery apps seem like a quick way to grow, but they take a big bite out of your bottom line.

1. The Hidden Fees Add Up: At a 30% commission, a $40 order means you lose $12 per transaction. Do that 1,000 times a month, and you’ve handed over $12,000—before food or labor costs.

2. You Lose Customer Relationships: Delivery apps keep customer emails and phone numbers to themselves. You can’t promote specials or build loyalty because they own the data.

3. Brand Dilution Hurts: Your restaurant appears under someone else’s logo. When the delivery goes wrong, you still take the blame.

4. Take Back Control With Direct Ordering: With Deliver Local, restaurants keep 100% of their revenue (minus processing fees) while maintaining full ownership of their customer data and branding.

5. Real Profit Returns: Most restaurants switching from third-party platforms see a 15–25% boost in monthly net income after just a few months.

Every order you process directly is an investment in your business—not someone else’s. Keep your profits, your customers, and your reputation under your own brand.

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