What is Uber Eats' commission fee for restaurants?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Uber Eats charges restaurants a delivery commission of about 20% (Lite), 25% (Plus) or 30% (Premium), plus roughly 7% on pickup orders — after a March 2026 change raised Lite from 15% and pickup from 6%. The rate is set by the plan you choose, not negotiated per restaurant. The way to keep more is a 0% commission direct channel — your own site, QR codes and WhatsApp — for the customers who already know you. Updated October 2026.
- Uber Eats delivery commission is tiered: about 20% Lite, 25% Plus, 30% Premium, with higher tiers buying more visibility.
- A March 2026 change raised the Lite delivery rate from 15% to ~20% and pickup from ~6% to ~7%.
- Pickup orders are cheaper at about 7% because no driver is dispatched.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan: Free is $0 (50 orders/month), Lite $17/mo, Pro $39/mo.
- Keep Uber Eats for discovery; take repeat orders directly at 0%.
Stop paying 20%–30% on your own regulars
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. The customers who already love you order direct, and the money lands in your account.
How much does Uber Eats take per order?
Uber Eats sets commission by the plan you pick. Lite is about 20% of each delivery order, Plus about 25%, and Premium about 30% — higher tiers come with more promotion and placement. Pickup is a lower flat rate of roughly 7%. A March 2026 change lifted Lite from 15% and pickup from about 6%. Customers also pay their own service fees, and card processing applies, so weigh the all-in cost.
| Plan | Delivery commission | Pickup commission |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | ~20% | ~7% |
| Plus | ~25% | ~7% |
| Premium | ~30% | ~7% |
| Your own channel (Menuthere) | 0% | 0% |
How do I keep more of each Uber Eats order?
You can't negotiate the tier rate, so shift the mix. Put a QR code and a short order link on tables, receipts, bags and Instagram, and send regulars straight to a channel you own. Uber Eats still brings new customers; the ones who already order weekly do it at 0% on your own site. Over a month that is the difference between losing a fifth of each order and keeping all of it.
- Add a free QR menu link to every bag, receipt and table tent.
- Put an order button on your Google Business profile.
- Offer a small direct-only perk so regulars switch channels.
Uber Eats vs your own ordering: which should I rely on?
Rely on Uber Eats for reach and new customers, and on your own ordering for everyone else. The marketplace rents you drivers and visibility for 20%–30%; your own channel is a flat fee (or free) at 0% per order with the customer's details kept. Most restaurants run both. See the full approach in how to stop paying DoorDash and Uber Eats commission.
Who this is a good fit for
- US restaurants and takeouts paying Uber Eats commission on repeat orders they could win directly.
- Owners who want a 0% website, QR and WhatsApp channel alongside the marketplace.
- Places that want to start free and pay only a flat monthly fee as they grow.
Who this is not for
- New places with no following: the Uber Eats marketplace can bring first orders while you build your own channel.
- Owners who want Uber Eats to handle all drivers and discovery and accept the commission for it.
Common follow-up questions
Did Uber Eats raise its commission in 2026?
Reports of a March 2026 change say the Lite delivery rate rose from about 15% to around 20% and pickup from about 6% to 7%. Plus and Premium remained near 25% and 30%. Check your current Uber Eats contract for your exact rate.
Can I negotiate Uber Eats' commission?
For most independents the rate is fixed by the plan tier (Lite, Plus, Premium). Large chains sometimes agree custom terms. The practical lever is moving repeat orders to a 0% direct channel.
What's the cheapest commission-free alternative?
Start free: Menuthere's Free plan is $0 and includes 50 orders a month at 0% commission with your menu, website and QR codes. Lite is $17/month and Pro $39/month, both with a 14-day free trial.
Read next
Sources (3)
- DoorDash vs Uber Eats vs Grubhub for US restaurants (Uber Eats ~20–30% + ~7% pickup, Mar 2026 change), DineHere, read 25 October 2026
- Third-party delivery commission fees explained, LetMenu, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026