09 Sep
Running a restaurant today is not just about food—it’s about convenience. Customers expect fast delivery, but many restaurants lose profits to high commission fees from third-party delivery apps. If you want to keep your earnings without sacrificing customer satisfaction, there are smarter ways to reduce delivery commission costs.
Why Commission Fees Hurt Restaurants
Third-party apps often charge 20–35% per order, which can cut deep into your profits. This means even when sales go up, your restaurant doesn’t always see the growth. Over time, high commissions can limit your ability to expand, hire more staff, or even maintain quality.
Offer Direct Ordering Options
One of the best ways to save on commissions is to encourage direct orders.
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Add online ordering to your website or mobile app.
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Promote phone and website orders on your social media channels.
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Give customers incentives, such as discounts or loyalty points, for ordering directly.
This helps you avoid third-party fees and build a stronger relationship with your customers.
Build a White-Label Delivery App
Instead of depending on outside platforms, many restaurants are turning to white-label delivery apps. These apps are branded with your restaurant’s name and allow you to:
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Control delivery pricing.
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Keep customer data for marketing.
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Avoid high commission cuts.
This gives you full ownership of your delivery business while still offering customers a smooth digital ordering experience.
Use Delivery for Upselling
Every delivery is also an opportunity to increase order value. Even if commissions apply, you can balance costs by:
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Offering combo meals.
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Suggesting add-ons during checkout.
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Running limited-time offers.
When customers spend more per order, the impact of commission fees becomes smaller.
Partner With Local Delivery Drivers
Another smart option is to build your own driver network. Hiring part-time or freelance drivers in your area can be cheaper than paying high commissions. With the right delivery management system, you can easily assign and track orders without extra hassle.
Take Control of Your Delivery Costs
Delivery should grow your business, not eat your profits. By offering direct ordering, building your own branded app and using smart delivery tools, restaurants can keep more money while keeping customers happy.
That’s where Zeew can help. With Zeew’s white-label delivery system, restaurants get full control over their online orders and deliveries—no hidden fees, no high commissions, just growth on your own terms.
Ready to cut commission costs and boost profits? Discover how Zeew can power your restaurant’s delivery system today.
