The Hidden Cost of Traditional Food Delivery Platforms
If you're a restaurant owner in Canada, you already know the challenge: traditional food delivery platforms charge between 20% to 30% commission on every order. For a restaurant doing $50,000 in monthly online orders, that means paying up to $15,000 in commissions alone. That's $180,000 per year just in platform fees.
The Real Math: How Much Are You Actually Losing?
Let's break down what typical commission rates cost your business:
- At 25% commission: On a $40 order, you pay $10 in fees. Your actual revenue is only $30.
- With marketing fees: Many platforms add 15-20% for "priority placement," bringing your total cost to 35-40%.
- Payment processing: Additional 2-3% on top of commission fees.
- Monthly subscriptions: Some platforms charge $300-500/month just to be listed.
Platesready's Revolutionary 5% Model
At Platesready, we believe that restaurants deserve better. Our platform operates on a simple principle: your success is our success. That's why we charge only 5% commission with absolutely no hidden fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no forced marketing add-ons.
What 5% Actually Means for Your Bottom Line
Using the same example of $50,000 in monthly online orders:
- Traditional platform (25%): $12,500 in monthly fees = $150,000 annually
- Platesready (5%): $2,500 in monthly fees = $30,000 annually
- Your savings: $10,000 per month = $120,000 annually
That's enough to hire two full-time employees, upgrade your kitchen equipment, or invest in your business growth.
No Hidden Fees, Ever
With Platesready, 5% is truly all you pay. Here's what's included at no extra cost:
Free Features That Others Charge For:
- Menu Management: Unlimited menu updates, real-time availability control
- Order Management: Professional dashboard, automated workflows
- Customer Support: Dedicated support for you and your customers
- Marketing Tools: Featured placement, promotional capabilities
- Analytics: Detailed reports on sales, popular items, customer behavior
- Payment Processing: Integrated payment system with transparent processing fees
- Mobile App: Both iOS and Android apps for order management
Why This Model Works for Everyone
Traditional platforms operate on a high-commission model because they rely on venture capital funding and need to show rapid revenue growth. Platesready is built differently - we're focused on sustainable growth through genuine partnerships with restaurants.
Lower Commissions = Lower Prices = More Orders
When you save on platform fees, you can:
- Keep menu prices competitive
- Offer promotions without cutting into profits
- Provide better value to customers
- Build customer loyalty through fair pricing
Real Restaurant, Real Savings
Consider a typical scenario:
Medium-sized restaurant in the GTA:
- 100 online orders per day
- Average order value: $45
- Monthly revenue: $135,000
Cost comparison:
- At 25% commission: $33,750/month in fees
- At 5% commission (Platesready): $6,750/month in fees
- Monthly savings: $27,000
- Annual savings: $324,000
Getting Started is Simple
Switching to Platesready doesn't mean losing orders or rebuilding your online presence:
- Quick Setup: Get your restaurant online in less than 24 hours
- Menu Import: We can help migrate your existing menu data
- Marketing Support: Free promotional support to help you transition
- Training Included: Complete onboarding and staff training at no cost
Join the Growing Community
Restaurants across Canada are making the switch to fairer commission rates. Whether you're a small family restaurant or a multi-location business, Platesready provides the tools you need to succeed online while keeping more of your hard-earned revenue.
Ready to Calculate Your Savings?
The math is simple: take your monthly online ordering revenue, multiply by 0.20 (the difference between typical 25% and our 5%), and that's what you'll save every month. For most restaurants, this amounts to six figures annually.
Stop paying excessive commissions. Start keeping more of your profits. Join Platesready today and experience what fair online ordering feels like.