How to run a profitable promotion on Grubhub
2025-12-29 · 3 min
Your real profit on Grubhub depends on its 15–30% commission and fees — here's how to protect your margin.
The numbers that matter
Grubhub commission for restaurants typically runs 15–30% of the order, plus payment, delivery and any monthly or ad fees. Your true cost per order is always higher than the headline rate.
Protect your margin
Set higher delivery prices to cover the cut, cap your percentage promotions so big baskets don't hurt, and reconcile every payout against what you were owed.
Know your real number
Track profit per order after every cost — not just the commission %. That's the only way to know if a platform adds profit or just revenue.
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