How Much Do You Really Keep After Delivery App Fees?
DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub each charge restaurants a commission that typically ranges from about 15% for basic delivery-only plans up to 30% for plans that include premium marketing placement. On top of that, payment processing for card and digital wallet transactions can add roughly 3% more, and many restaurants also absorb part of the delivery fee to stay competitive. Subtracting ingredient cost from the menu price alone gives a misleading picture of profit — you need to subtract commission, processing fees, and delivery costs to see what actually lands in your account.
How It's Calculated
| Step | Item | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subtract cost | Menu price minus ingredient cost |
| 2 | Platform commission | Applies your selected platform's rate |
| 3 | Processing fee | Subtracts ~3% for card processing |
| 4 | Delivery fee | Subtracts what the restaurant covers |
This calculator is an estimate that does not account for promotions, marketing fees, chargebacks, or sales tax. Actual payouts vary by plan and market, so check your restaurant dashboard for exact figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commission typically ranges from about 15% for basic plans to 30% for premium plans. This calculator uses representative rates — check your dashboard for your exact plan.
On some plans it's bundled in; on others it's billed separately at roughly 3%. This calculator estimates it separately for a conservative result.
Promotions, marketing fees, chargebacks, and sales tax aren't included, so your real payout statement may differ from this estimate.
※ Actual commission rates vary by plan and promotion. This is an estimate only.