Hospitality · Free Interactive Tool
Delivery App Margin
What’s left after the delivery app takes its cut.
Your Numbers
The Result
The Operator's Read
You net about $18.00 (45%) after the app's cut. Many restaurants price delivery menus higher to offset the commission — worth considering.
Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational tool, not financial advice
About the Delivery App Margin
Enter order value, food cost, and app commission to see your true margin on third-party delivery.
How the Delivery App Margin Works
3 inputs in, 3 results out — computed live on your device. Here's exactly what it uses.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Order value | $40 |
| Food cost | $12 |
| App commission | 25% |
Worked Example
Using the example inputs above, the tool returns:
App commission
$10.00
Net profit
$18.00
Margin
45.0%
The Operator's Read
You net about $18.00 (45%) after the app's cut. Many restaurants price delivery menus higher to offset the commission — worth considering.
Assumptions & Limitations
- •This is a single-point calculator — it answers one question at a time. For a full time-based projection, use the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
- •Defaults are illustrative. Replace them with your real numbers before relying on the result.
- •Educational tool only — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Delivery App Margin calculate?
Enter order value, food cost, and app commission to see your true margin on third-party delivery. It takes 3 inputs — Order value, Food cost, App commission — and returns App commission, Net profit, Margin.
How do I use the Delivery App Margin?
Enter your figures in the fields above and the result updates instantly. No signup, no limits, and nothing leaves your browser — the math runs on your device.
Is the Delivery App Margin free?
Yes, completely free. For the full time-based simulation — projection tables, scenarios, Excel/PDF export, and AI analysis — see the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
Who built this tool?
The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. It uses the exact method they'd apply in an engagement.
Is this financial advice?
No. The Delivery App Margin is an educational tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
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