What is DoorDash's commission rate for restaurants?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
DoorDash charges restaurants a delivery commission of about 15% (Basic), 25% (Plus) or 30% (Premier), plus roughly 6% on pickup orders, set by the plan you pick in the Merchant Portal. You can't negotiate it down much, but you can shrink what it costs you overall by building a 0% commission direct channel — your own site, QR codes and WhatsApp — and moving repeat customers across. Updated October 2026.
- DoorDash's delivery commission is tiered: about 15% Basic, 25% Plus, 30% Premier, with higher tiers buying more marketing reach.
- Pickup orders are cheaper — roughly 6% — because DoorDash isn't paying a driver.
- On top of commission, customers pay service fees, and card processing applies; the rate is set per plan, not per restaurant.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan: Free is $0 (50 orders/month), Lite $17/mo, Pro $39/mo.
- Smart play: keep DoorDash for discovery, but take your regulars' orders directly at 0%.
Keep the orders you already earned
Menuthere gives you your own ordering website, printable QR codes and WhatsApp ordering with 0% commission on every order, built from a photo of your menu. Payments go straight to your account — no 15%–30% cut on the customers who already know you.
How much does DoorDash take per order?
DoorDash sets commission by the partnership plan you choose, not per restaurant. Basic is about 15% of each delivery order, Plus about 25%, and Premier about 30% — the higher tiers include more promotion and a wider delivery radius. Pickup orders are charged at a lower flat rate of roughly 6%. Customers also pay their own service fees, and standard card processing applies. Compare the all-in cost, not just the headline rate.
| Plan | Delivery commission | Pickup commission |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ~15% | ~6% |
| Plus | ~25% | ~6% |
| Premier | ~30% | ~6% |
| Your own channel (Menuthere) | 0% | 0% |
How do I lower what DoorDash costs me?
You rarely negotiate the rate, so the lever is volume mix: move the orders you don't need DoorDash for onto a channel you own. Put a QR code and a short ordering link on tables, receipts, packaging and your Instagram, and point regulars to it. The marketplace still brings new faces; the people who already love you order direct at 0%.
- Print a QR code and a free QR menu link on every bag, receipt and table.
- Add an order button to your Google Business profile so searches go to your 0% site.
- Message regulars your direct link; keep DoorDash for discovery only.
DoorDash vs your own ordering: what's the difference?
DoorDash is a marketplace that rents you reach and drivers in exchange for 15%–30%. Your own ordering is a channel you own: a flat monthly fee (or free), 0% per order, and the customer's details stay yours. Most restaurants keep both — the app for new customers, their own site for everyone else. See the fuller playbook in how to stop paying DoorDash and Uber Eats commission.
Who this is a good fit for
- US restaurants, cafés and takeouts paying DoorDash commission on repeat customers who'd happily order direct.
- Owners who want a 0% channel for their website, QR codes and WhatsApp alongside the apps.
- Places that want to start free and only pay a flat monthly fee as they grow.
Who this is not for
- Brand-new spots with no following yet: DoorDash's marketplace can bring the first orders while you build your own channel.
- Owners who want DoorDash to handle every driver and all discovery and don't mind the commission for it.
Common follow-up questions
Can I negotiate DoorDash's commission?
For most independent restaurants the rate is fixed by the plan tier (Basic, Plus, Premier), not negotiable. Large chains with volume sometimes agree custom terms. The practical way to pay less is to move repeat orders to a 0% direct channel.
Does DoorDash charge commission on pickup orders?
Yes, but much less — about 6% on pickup versus 15%–30% on delivery, because DoorDash isn't dispatching a driver. On your own channel pickup and delivery are both 0% commission.
What's the cheapest way to take direct orders?
Start free: Menuthere's Free plan is $0 and includes 50 orders a month with your menu, an ordering website and QR codes at 0% commission. Lite is $17/month and Pro $39/month, both with a 14-day free trial.
Read next
Sources (3)
- Third-party delivery commission fees explained (DoorDash 15–30% + ~6% pickup), LetMenu, read 25 October 2026
- DoorDash vs Uber Eats vs Grubhub for US restaurants (2026), DineHere, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026