How to reduce restaurant delivery costs
Delivery can grow revenue but destroy margin if marketplace commissions and mispriced zones eat the profit. The fix: take more orders on your own channel, price delivery zones correctly, and use data to keep only the profitable areas.
1. Own more of your orders
Every order you move from a marketplace to your own QR or online channel keeps the 20–30% commission you were paying away. Promote your direct link on packaging, receipts and social.
2. Price your delivery zones right
Set fees and minimum orders by distance so far-away deliveries stay profitable. A busy kitchen losing money on long runs is a trap.
3. Use data, cut the dead weight
Track which zones, hours and items are actually profitable and trim the rest. A connected POS makes this obvious.
FAQ
What is the biggest delivery cost for restaurants?
Usually marketplace commissions (20–30% per order), followed by mispriced delivery zones.
How do I reduce marketplace commissions?
Shift orders to your own channel (QR + online), where there is no per-order commission with MyMenuo.