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Low-commission online ordering for New Jersey & Pennsylvania 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 New Jersey and Pennsylvania don’t have to choose between the national apps’ 15–30% commissions and going it alone. JetFood is a local ordering and delivery marketplace serving the 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 hurts independent kitchens here

In a market as competitive as the Philadelphia area and New Jersey’s neighborhood-restaurant scene, the big apps’ economics compound fast: 25–30% commission per delivery order, plus the promotions and sponsored placement you increasingly need just to stay visible against every other kitchen paying the same platform. And 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 New Jersey and Pennsylvania?

Among marketplaces that bring their own customers, JetFood’s flat 5% is the lowest published rate serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania 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 areas does JetFood serve in NJ and PA?

JetFood serves communities across New Jersey and Pennsylvania — including the Philadelphia area — alongside its home markets in Delaware and Maryland, and is expanding along the East Coast. 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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