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Low-commission online ordering for Delaware & Maryland restaurants

The local alternative to 30%: what JetFood includes at a flat 5%, which trade-offs are real, and how the hybrid setup works alongside the national apps.

Last updated August 25, 2026 · Reviewed by the JetFood merchant team

Restaurants in Delaware and Maryland don’t have to choose between the national apps’ 15–30% commissions and going it alone. JetFood is a local ordering and delivery marketplace built for this region — flat 5% commission, $0 monthly fee, same-day payouts, delivery by your drivers or JetFood’s own local fleet, and the customer data stays yours.

Why the big-app math is hardest on Delmarva restaurants

National marketplace pricing was designed around dense metro order volume. In the towns of Delaware and the Eastern Shore — where tickets are moderate, seasons swing, and regulars are the backbone of the business — handing over 25–30% of every order is the difference between a good month and a lost one. Worse, the app owns the customer: the family that orders from you every Friday is, to the platform, its user — you cannot email them, thank them, or win them back when they lapse.

What a local marketplace changes

Keep the national apps if they earn their keep

JetFood is non-exclusive and month-to-month. The setup that works for most partners: national apps for tourist and new-customer discovery, JetFood as the everyday channel for locals and regulars. See the honest side-by-sides: vs DoorDash, vs Uber Eats, vs Grubhub, vs ChowNow, vs Toast.

Getting started takes three steps

  1. Apply — two minutes, no commitment; JetFood checks that it delivers in your area.
  2. Review & agreement — within one business day.
  3. Go live — sign, get your order tablet, and your menu goes online the same day.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-commission delivery platform in Delaware and Maryland?

Among marketplaces that bring their own customers, JetFood’s flat 5% is the lowest published rate serving Delaware and the Maryland Eastern Shore in 2026 — the national apps’ published plans run roughly 15–30%. Direct-ordering products can beat 5% per order at high volume, but they bring no customers.

Which towns does JetFood serve?

JetFood serves communities across Delaware and Maryland — including the Wilmington, Newark, Dover, and Delaware beach areas, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore — and is expanding along the East Coast. JetFood also serves New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The fastest way to check your address is the two-minute application: JetFood confirms coverage before anything is signed.

Do I need my own drivers to join?

No. Use your own drivers and pay only the flat 5%, or hand delivery to JetFood’s local fleet for a flat per-order fee — no hiring, insuring, or dispatching.

Is there a setup cost or contract?

No. $0 to start, no monthly fee, month-to-month with no termination penalty, and most applications are reviewed within one business day.

Check if JetFood delivers in your area

Free to apply, $0 to start, no monthly fee, month-to-month — cancel anytime. Most applications are reviewed within one business day.

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