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How Much Are You Losing to DoorDash?

Food trucks are throwing away $500-$2,500 every month in delivery app commissions. Let's see your numbers.

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Why Delivery App Commissions Are Killing Your Restaurant

Third-party delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub charge restaurants 15-30% commission on every single order. For most food businesses, this eats up the entire profit marginโ€”and then some.

Industry Average Commission Rates (2025)

DoorDash 15-30%
Uber Eats 15-30%
Grubhub 10-25%
Outbites $1 flat fee

*Plus additional fees for marketing, promotions, and delivery services. The actual cost is often higher than advertised.

The Real Cost: What Restaurants Are Losing

Let's break down what a 30% commission actually means for your business:

Example: $40 Average Order Value

  • โ€ข Order total: $40
  • โ€ข DoorDash commission (30%): -$12.00
  • โ€ข Food cost (30%): -$12.00
  • โ€ข Labor + overhead (25%): -$10.00
  • Net profit: $6.00 (15% margin)

That $12 commission? That's twice your profit margin. You're working for DoorDash, not yourself.

Same Order With Outbites ($1 Flat Fee)

  • โ€ข Order total: $40
  • โ€ข Outbites fee: -$1.00
  • โ€ข Food cost (30%): -$12.00
  • โ€ข Labor + overhead (25%): -$10.00
  • Net profit: $17.00 (42.5% margin)

You just saved $11 on a single order. That's a 183% increase in profit.

Real Restaurant Savings: Case Studies

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Austin Taco Truck - 150 orders/month

Average order: $35 | Previously using Uber Eats (25% commission)

Monthly Uber Eats Fees
$1,312
Monthly Outbites Fees
$150
Annual Savings: $13,944
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Houston Pizzeria - 300 orders/month

Average order: $50 | Previously using DoorDash (30% commission)

Monthly DoorDash Fees
$4,500
Monthly Outbites Fees
$300
Annual Savings: $50,400
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LA Meal Prep Service - 500 orders/month

Average order: $65 | Previously using Grubhub (20% commission)

Monthly Grubhub Fees
$6,500
Monthly Outbites Fees
$500
Annual Savings: $72,000

Why Restaurants Are Switching to Commission-Free Ordering

The commission-based model made sense when delivery apps were investing heavily to build the market. But in 2025, restaurants are realizing they can own the customer relationship and keep their profits.

Commission Model (DoorDash, Uber Eats)

  • โœ— 15-30% of every order
  • โœ— They own your customer data
  • โœ— You can't market to past customers
  • โœ— Costs scale with revenue
  • โœ— Hidden fees (promotions, ads)

Flat Fee Model (Outbites)

  • โœ“ $1 per order, regardless of size
  • โœ“ You own 100% of customer data
  • โœ“ Built-in SMS & email marketing
  • โœ“ Predictable costs
  • โœ“ No hidden fees

Ready to see YOUR numbers?

Use the calculator below to find out exactly how much you could be saving.

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Questions? We Got You.

The real talk about switching.

Is this calculator accurate?

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Yes. We use standard commission rates: DoorDash (28%), UberEats (25%), Grubhub (20%). Your actual rates might vary, but most food trucks pay these percentages or higher. The calculator is conservative.

Why is Outbites only $1 per order?

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We're not greedy. Our model is volume-based - we succeed when you succeed. No need to charge 30% commissions when a flat $1 fee works for everyone. Plus, we're not VC-funded vultures trying to squeeze every penny.

Will my customers actually use it?

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Yes. Your loyal customers WANT to support you directly. They just need a simple way to do it. With Outbites, they click your link or scan your QR code - no app download required. Our customers see 60-80% of orders move to their direct platform within 3 months.

Do I have to leave DoorDash completely?

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Nope. Most of our customers keep DoorDash active for discovery but push regulars to order directly via Outbites. You keep the commission-heavy randos on DoorDash, but your VIP customers order direct and you keep 97% of the sale.

How hard is it to set up?

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If you can post on Instagram, you can set up Outbites. Takes about 15 minutes. Upload menu photos, connect your existing Stripe/Square account, and you're live. We'll walk you through it.

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