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Profitability 2026-01-29

Stop Paying 30% Commissions to Delivery Apps

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Stop Paying 30% Commissions to Delivery Apps

If you sell $1000 of food on a delivery app, you might only keep $700. For small businesses operating on thin margins, that 30% cut is the difference between survival and success.

The "Convenience" Trap

Apps promise exposure, but they charge for it. They also own your customer data. You don't know who ordered, so you can't market to them again.

The Real Cost

Commission Fees + Marketing Fees + Service Fees = Bleeding Profits.

The Direct Ordering Alternative

With OrderViaChat, you get your own branded store link. You pay 0% commission on orders.

  • Keep 100% of your sales.
  • Own your customer relationships.
  • Build your own brand, not the app's brand.

How to Switch Customers Over?

It's easier than you think:

  1. Put a simplified "Direct Order" menu in your bag staples.
  2. Offer a "10% OFF" coupon for their next direct order (you still save money vs. commission!).
  3. Share your OrderViaChat link on Instagram and WhatsApp.

Calculate Your Savings

Switching just 10 customers a day to direct ordering can save you over $1000/month.

Start Saving Today

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