The $63 Billion Mobile App Revolution: Why Independent Restaurants Can’t Afford to Compete Without Their Own Branded App

By Alex, Restaurant Technology Partner | September 9, 2025
female customer ordering food from restaurant custom branded mobile app

Reading Time: 7 minutes When Tony Chen opened his second location of Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, he thought success meant being on every delivery platform possible. DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub—if it existed, Golden Dragon was on it. His monthly commission bills exceeded $8,000, but Tony assumed this was the cost of doing business in the…

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The Hidden Costs of Third-Party Delivery: What Restaurant Owners Really Pay (And How to Calculate Your True ROI)

By Alex, Restaurant Technology Partner | August 15, 2025
Photo showing concerned restaurant owner as she calculates he massive hidden costs of 3rd party delivery apps

Reading Time: 8 minutes The average restaurant owner thinks they understand the cost of third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. They see the commission rates—typically 15-30%—and assume that’s the full picture. But industry data reveals a startling truth: the actual cost of third-party delivery can exceed 40% of your revenue when you…

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