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DoorDash vs Direct Ordering: What's the Cost?

The fee comparison piece worth bookmarking — how to calculate your real effective DoorDash rate and what a $45 order looks like on direct vs marketplace checkout.

Key takeaways

  • Published 15–30% commission is rarely the full take — run payouts ÷ gross to find yours.
  • Direct processing (~3%) vs ~28% effective marketplace rate saves $11+ on a $45 ticket.
  • Every repeat guest moved to your site is margin recovered without a new customer.
  • Pair this math with a proper website + POS menu so direct orders match in-store.

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