DoorDash fees for restaurants: what DoorDash charges in 2026
Updated October 16, 2026
DoorDash takes 15%, 25% or 30% of every delivery order, and 6% of every pickup order, depending on the plan the restaurant is on. Here is what that means in real dollars.
DoorDash commission by plan
| Plan | Delivery orders | Pickup orders |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 15% | 6% |
| Plus | 25% | 6% |
| Premier | 30% | 6% |
Source: DoorDash merchant pricing, checked October 2026. The commission is a percentage of the order subtotal. New restaurants get a 0% intro rate for 7 days on Basic and 30 days on Plus and Premier.
What that costs per order
| Order subtotal | Basic (15%) | Plus (25%) | Premier (30%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.00 | $5.00 | $6.00 |
| $40 | $6.00 | $10.00 | $12.00 |
| $60 | $9.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 |
What that costs per year
A restaurant doing 20 delivery orders a day at a $35 average is selling about $255,500 a year through DoorDash. At 25% (Plus), that is about $63,875 a year in commission. At 15% it is about $38,325, and at 30% about $76,650. Plug in your own numbers with the DoorDash commission calculator.
Is there a card processing fee on top?
Not on marketplace orders. DoorDash says card processing is covered by the commission. Orders through DoorDash's own online ordering product are different and carry a processing fee. A DoorDash tablet is $6 a week after the trial if you use one.
Why most restaurants raise their DoorDash prices
Many owners mark up menu prices on the app to cover the commission. The customer pays more, orders less often, and still thinks of DoorDash as the place they order from, not the restaurant.
How restaurants pay DoorDash less without leaving it
The common move is to keep DoorDash for new customers and move regulars to direct ordering, where there is no marketplace commission. Regulars are the people who already know you, so they are the easiest to switch. A card in every delivery bag with an offer for ordering direct next time is one of the simplest ways to do it.
Common questions
How much does DoorDash charge restaurants?
DoorDash charges restaurants a commission on the subtotal of each order: 15% on the Basic plan, 25% on Plus and 30% on Premier for delivery orders, and 6% for pickup orders on every plan.
Does DoorDash charge restaurants for pickup orders?
Yes. DoorDash lists a 6% commission on pickup orders for its Basic, Plus and Premier plans.
Does DoorDash charge a separate card processing fee?
For orders placed on the DoorDash marketplace, DoorDash says there is no separate payment processing fee because card processing is covered by the commission.
How can a restaurant pay less to DoorDash?
Keep DoorDash for new customers, and move regulars to direct ordering on the restaurant's own website or app, where there is no marketplace commission.