10/05/2026
Third-party delivery is not a sales channel. For many independent restaurants, it is a loss channel. Industry research shows commissions typically run 20 to 25 percent per order before processing, marketing, and service fees stack on top. When all costs are counted, food service analysis shows the true all-in cost can reach 30 to 40 percent of order revenue, enough to turn a profitable meal into a loss. Even cities with fee caps still leave margins razor thin at just 3 to 9 percent industry wide. Restaurants building direct ordering channels are creating a real structural advantage. See how at app2food.com. Are you actually profitable on every delivery order you accept?