1
Enter your monthly orders
Use your actual average. If you're on multiple apps, add them together.
Marketplace fee calculator
How much are DoorDash and delivery app fees costing your restaurant?
Restaurant owners watch 15% to 30% of every order go to delivery apps. This calculator shows the real dollar cost of marketplace commissions on your margins, so you can decide when direct ordering makes sense.
- No spreadsheet needed
- Works for any commission rate
- Built for restaurant owners
- Compare to $1/order direct
Your fee math
Live estimate 300
$25
20%
DoorDash runs 15% to 30%. Uber Eats and Grubhub are similar.
Monthly marketplace cost
$1,500 / month
Potential savings
$14,400 per year on direct orders
Estimate only. Excludes processing, promotions, and refunds.
How to estimate your marketplace fees
Three inputs, instant clarity on your margin leak.
2
Set your average ticket size
Check your merchant dashboard for the real number. Most restaurants land between $18 and $35.
3
Choose your commission rate
DoorDash runs 15% to 30% depending on plan. Uber Eats and Grubhub are similar. Enter what you actually pay.
The margin math
Percentage commissions compound every month
A 25% cut on a $28 average ticket is $7 per order. Multiply by 400 monthly orders and you're paying $2,800 to the platform, before food cost, labor, or rent. That's real margin that could stay in your restaurant.
The direct alternative
Flat-fee ordering protects your margins
Outbites charges $1 per fulfilled order instead of a percentage. On the same 400 orders, that's $400 versus $2,800. Payment processing still applies through Stripe or Square, but the platform fee stops scaling with your ticket size.
Customer ownership
Keep the guest relationship, not just the sale
Marketplace orders give you revenue but not customer data. Direct orders give you names, emails, and order history you can use for loyalty, SMS campaigns, and win-back offers. That repeat business is where the real margin lives.
Compare the models
Marketplaces vs. direct ordering
Marketplaces charge a percentage of every sale
That works when they bring you new customers. It hurts when regulars keep ordering through the app because they don't know you have a direct option.
Direct ordering flips the economics
A flat fee per order means your margin improves as tickets grow. Plus you own the customer list for future marketing.
What you get
What this calculator shows
Built for restaurant owners and food truck operators who want to understand their real platform costs before deciding where to send repeat customers.
Monthly commission cost based on your real order volume.
Side-by-side comparison with flat $1-per-order pricing.
Potential yearly savings from moving repeat customers direct.
How the math changes at different commission rates.
Why customer data ownership adds long-term value.
Fee FAQ
Common questions about marketplace fees
Real answers for restaurant owners trying to understand DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub costs.
How much does DoorDash charge restaurants in 2026?
DoorDash commission ranges from 15% on Basic to 25% on Plus and 30% on Premier for delivery orders. Pickup is around 6%. Payment processing of about 2.9% plus $0.30 per order applies on top.
What commission rate should I enter?
Check your merchant agreement or monthly statement. If you're on a blended plan with multiple apps, use your weighted average. Most full-service delivery plans run 20% to 30%.
Does this calculator include payment processing?
No. This compares platform fees only. Stripe and Square processing (around 2.9% plus $0.30) applies to both marketplace and direct orders separately.
Should I stop using delivery apps completely?
Not necessarily. Many restaurants keep apps for discovery while steering repeat guests to direct ordering. The goal is to stop paying high commissions on customers who already know you.
How does Outbites pricing work?
Outbites charges $1 per fulfilled direct order. No monthly platform fee. You can pass the $1 to customers, split it, or cover it yourself. Payment processing stays on your own Stripe or Square account.
Keep going
More ways to protect your margins
Ready to stop paying 20% to 30% on repeat orders?
Outbites gives restaurant owners a direct ordering channel with flat $1-per-order pricing, customer data ownership, and marketing tools to bring guests back.