What the fees look like
Third-party delivery commissions are commonly reported in the 15–30% range per order, and that’s before extra service or marketing fees. Because restaurant margins are often in the single digits, a large commission can turn a sale into a loss.
Why it matters so much
For a kitchen, the commission rate is usually the single biggest driver of what it actually takes home from an online order. Cutting that rate does more for the bottom line than almost any other change.
A lower-fee path
Good Circles charges a 1% fee on profit instead of a big cut of the sale, handles sales tax as the marketplace facilitator, and brings customers who save about 10% and fund a local cause. See it for restaurants »
Pay 1% of profit, not 30% of the sale
Keep far more of every order — and turn customers into community funders.
For restaurantsFAQ
How much commission do delivery apps take from restaurants?
Commissions commonly run 15–30% per order, plus additional fees — which on thin-margin orders can erase the restaurant’s profit.
Is there a cheaper alternative for restaurants?
Yes. Good Circles charges restaurants a 1% fee on profit instead of 15–30% of the sale, and handles sales tax for them.