Hey Brooklyn! Get started with $20 off your first subscription of $40 or more.

How to Use DoorDash: A Restaurant Owner's Guide

How to Use DoorDash: A Restaurant Owner's Guide

DoorDash is one of the most popular food delivery apps out there, and it's been really taking off in recent years. If you're a restaurant owner, it's definitely worth considering adding delivery (and specifically DoorDash) to your services.

But where do you start? How do you create a profile on DoorDash? How do you take orders and manage deliveries? In this post, we'll walk you through the process step by step and answer all your questions. Let's get started!

A General Overview

Here's what you need to know to get started: first, you sign up on the DoorDash website or app. Then, add your menu, photos, and pickup/delivery information. DoorDash will take care of the rest, including boosting your restaurant's brand awareness and SEO.

DoorDash took ordering from home to a whole new level.
Why Use DoorDash for Your Restaurant?

DoorDash works by connecting restaurants with delivery drivers who pick up and deliver orders placed on the app. Restaurant owners can sign up to be a part of DoorDash and activate their store to start receiving orders.

What are the benefits of using DoorDash for your restaurant?

-DoorDash helps you reach more customers by promoting your restaurant on the app and through their website.

-DoorDash connects you with delivery drivers who will pick up and deliver orders from your restaurant.

-Orders are placed through the DoorDash app, which makes it easy for customers to find and order from your restaurant.

-DoorDash offers 24/7 customer service support, so you can always reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

How to Get Started With DoorDash

DoorDash is a great way to grow your restaurant business. Here are a few things you need to know to get started:

First, you need to be eligible. To be eligible, restaurants must operate in the U.S. and be "open" on DoorDash and accepting orders for at least 90% of the hours that are listed in their Merchant Portal.

Second, DoorDash can help increase your brand awareness and boost your SEO. This means that your delivery orders will grow over time.

Finally, you can use DoorDash for Merchants to analyze sales, access financials, respond to reviews, and check out customer insights including zip codes for delivery. It's a great way to stay on top of your business!

Even McDonald's joined the DoorDash craze with orders taking off during the pandemic.
What Are the Benefits of Using DoorDash?

So you're a restaurant owner and you're thinking about using DoorDash to start delivering your food. That's a great idea! DoorDash is one of the leading delivery platforms in the country, with a reach that extends into hundreds of cities.

But what are the benefits of using DoorDash? Well, for starters, DoorDash partners can take advantage of the company's widespread reach and boost their online visibility and SEO. DoorDash's technology platform provides restaurants with built-in ordering and payments technology, a driver network, and analytics tools.

How to Use DoorDash to Your Advantage Without a Physical Location

A delivery-only restaurant is one that does not have a physical store, only an online presence. This can be a great option for restaurateurs who want to get their business off the ground without having to worry about renting a property and hiring staff.

Having a virtual, delivery-only restaurant has many benefits, including:

- Customers will be able to find your business more easily, as it will be listed on DoorDash alongside other restaurants in your area.

- You'll be able to reach more customers, as people who may not normally visit your area will be able to order from you.

- You'll have more control over your menu and prices.

- You'll save on rent and labor costs.

Summing it Up

Cool, you've chosen DoorDash as your delivery partner and have begun the process of getting your restaurant started with delivery. Here are some tips to make sure you're ready to go and start seeing orders come in through our app.

First, make sure you have all of your delivery-specific items in place, such as bags, boxes, napkins, and utensils. You can find these items in our restaurant supplies page.

Next, take a look at your menu and make sure you're familiar with all the food items you'll be offering for delivery. Be sure to note the preparation instructions for each dish – this information is important for your kitchen staff.

Finally, create a DoorDash account for yourself and add your restaurant information. Once your account is approved, they'll start promoting your business to attract new customers. Follow these tips and you'll be ready to go!

Take a look at your menu and make sure you're familiar with all the food items you'll be offering for delivery.

DoorDash is one of the most popular food delivery apps out there, and it's been really taking off in recent years. If you're a restaurant owner, it's definitely worth considering adding delivery (and specifically DoorDash) to your services.

But where do you start? How do you create a profile on DoorDash? How do you take orders and manage deliveries? In this post, we'll walk you through the process step by step and answer all your questions. Let's get started!

A General Overview

Here's what you need to know to get started: first, you sign up on the DoorDash website or app. Then, add your menu, photos, and pickup/delivery information. DoorDash will take care of the rest, including boosting your restaurant's brand awareness and SEO.

DoorDash took ordering from home to a whole new level.
Why Use DoorDash for Your Restaurant?

DoorDash works by connecting restaurants with delivery drivers who pick up and deliver orders placed on the app. Restaurant owners can sign up to be a part of DoorDash and activate their store to start receiving orders.

What are the benefits of using DoorDash for your restaurant?

-DoorDash helps you reach more customers by promoting your restaurant on the app and through their website.

-DoorDash connects you with delivery drivers who will pick up and deliver orders from your restaurant.

-Orders are placed through the DoorDash app, which makes it easy for customers to find and order from your restaurant.

-DoorDash offers 24/7 customer service support, so you can always reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

How to Get Started With DoorDash

DoorDash is a great way to grow your restaurant business. Here are a few things you need to know to get started:

First, you need to be eligible. To be eligible, restaurants must operate in the U.S. and be "open" on DoorDash and accepting orders for at least 90% of the hours that are listed in their Merchant Portal.

Second, DoorDash can help increase your brand awareness and boost your SEO. This means that your delivery orders will grow over time.

Finally, you can use DoorDash for Merchants to analyze sales, access financials, respond to reviews, and check out customer insights including zip codes for delivery. It's a great way to stay on top of your business!

Even McDonald's joined the DoorDash craze with orders taking off during the pandemic.
What Are the Benefits of Using DoorDash?

So you're a restaurant owner and you're thinking about using DoorDash to start delivering your food. That's a great idea! DoorDash is one of the leading delivery platforms in the country, with a reach that extends into hundreds of cities.

But what are the benefits of using DoorDash? Well, for starters, DoorDash partners can take advantage of the company's widespread reach and boost their online visibility and SEO. DoorDash's technology platform provides restaurants with built-in ordering and payments technology, a driver network, and analytics tools.

How to Use DoorDash to Your Advantage Without a Physical Location

A delivery-only restaurant is one that does not have a physical store, only an online presence. This can be a great option for restaurateurs who want to get their business off the ground without having to worry about renting a property and hiring staff.

Having a virtual, delivery-only restaurant has many benefits, including:

- Customers will be able to find your business more easily, as it will be listed on DoorDash alongside other restaurants in your area.

- You'll be able to reach more customers, as people who may not normally visit your area will be able to order from you.

- You'll have more control over your menu and prices.

- You'll save on rent and labor costs.

Summing it Up

Cool, you've chosen DoorDash as your delivery partner and have begun the process of getting your restaurant started with delivery. Here are some tips to make sure you're ready to go and start seeing orders come in through our app.

First, make sure you have all of your delivery-specific items in place, such as bags, boxes, napkins, and utensils. You can find these items in our restaurant supplies page.

Next, take a look at your menu and make sure you're familiar with all the food items you'll be offering for delivery. Be sure to note the preparation instructions for each dish – this information is important for your kitchen staff.

Finally, create a DoorDash account for yourself and add your restaurant information. Once your account is approved, they'll start promoting your business to attract new customers. Follow these tips and you'll be ready to go!

Take a look at your menu and make sure you're familiar with all the food items you'll be offering for delivery.
Doron Segal
Doron Segal

Hey I'm Doron, the co-founder & CTO of Per Diem — a mobile app platform for restaurants. I'm also a dad and a husband. I love to travel and meet new people.I love creating things, and see people using the stuff I built.Prior to Per Diem I worked at Saildrone, OpenTable, Apple, Beats Music, Siemens.

Tomer Molovinsky
Tomer Molovinsky

A second time founder with a passion for building products at the intersection of hospitality and technology. I've had the pleasure of launching reservation systems, mobile payment solutions, and loyalty programs at OpenTable and Resy, and witnessed how operators were losing a direct connection with their customers online. We built Per Diem to strengthen the relationships that businesses have with those customers, and to ensure that local businesses can thrive in today's economy.

Ashley Rodriguez
Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley is a freelance writer and podcast producer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She hosts a podcast called Boss Barista and writes an accompanying newsletter with full transcripts of each episode and articles about coffee and restaurant work. You can check out her work here (ashleyrodriguez.work/).

Explore featured restaurants and cafes

How Fly Boy Blue’s Mobile App Strategy Sets a New Standard for Perth Coffee Shops
How Fly Boy Blue’s Mobile App Strategy Sets a New Standard for Perth Coffee Shops
Read Case study
What Creative Strategies Keep Crave Cookies' Sales Growing Week After Week?
What Creative Strategies Keep Crave Cookies' Sales Growing Week After Week?
Read Case study
Great UX & Unlimited Coffee: Why Fresh Baguette Chose Per Diem Over Craver
Great UX & Unlimited Coffee: Why Fresh Baguette Chose Per Diem Over Craver
Read Case study
How Palace Coffee Co. Achieved a 25% Sales Increase By Switching to Per Diem
How Palace Coffee Co. Achieved a 25% Sales Increase By Switching to Per Diem
Read Case study
What Sets The Bagelers Coffeehouse Apart from Others in Chicago
What Sets The Bagelers Coffeehouse Apart from Others in Chicago
Read Case study
How Dough & Co. Saves Big by Switching to Per Diem for Pizza Deliveries
How Dough & Co. Saves Big by Switching to Per Diem for Pizza Deliveries
Read Case study
How is Primal Bowls Leveraging the Mobile App to Fuel Expansion?
How is Primal Bowls Leveraging the Mobile App to Fuel Expansion?
Read Case study
Why Teaven’s Mobile Ordering Success Is a Model for Other French Tea Brands?
Why Teaven’s Mobile Ordering Success Is a Model for Other French Tea Brands?
Read Case study
How Mid Atlantic Seafood Leverages Per Diem’s App for Higher Delivery Sales
How Mid Atlantic Seafood Leverages Per Diem’s App for Higher Delivery Sales
Read Case study
How Crave Cookies Shifted to Per Diem to Challenge Crumbl
How Crave Cookies Shifted to Per Diem to Challenge Crumbl
Read Case study
Coffee Dose Cafe's Winning Website Strategies for App Promotion
Coffee Dose Cafe's Winning Website Strategies for App Promotion
Read Case study
How Bakeries Like Chip City Use Referral Programs to Increase Customer Counts
How Bakeries Like Chip City Use Referral Programs to Increase Customer Counts
Read Case study
Skip the Line: How Groovy Goose Coffee Streamlined Orders With a Mobile App
Skip the Line: How Groovy Goose Coffee Streamlined Orders With a Mobile App
Read Case study
How Boba Bliss Drove Sales Through Mobile App Coupons
How Boba Bliss Drove Sales Through Mobile App Coupons
Read Case study
What Makes Iron Paffles & Coffee Stand Out in Charlottesville
What Makes Iron Paffles & Coffee Stand Out in Charlottesville
Read Case study
How Kona Coffee Roasters Transformed NYC’s Commuter Coffee Culture with Per Diem
How Kona Coffee Roasters Transformed NYC’s Commuter Coffee Culture with Per Diem
Read Case study
How Kimchi Box Became Michigan's Favorite Restaurant With Mobile Ordering
How Kimchi Box Became Michigan's Favorite Restaurant With Mobile Ordering
Read Case study
How Arkansas' the Busy Bean Tops Charts on Google Play With a Custom Mobile App
How Arkansas' the Busy Bean Tops Charts on Google Play With a Custom Mobile App
Read Case study
How Crema Coffee & Soda is Satisfying Customers in Utah With a Soda Pop App
How Crema Coffee & Soda is Satisfying Customers in Utah With a Soda Pop App
Read Case study
How Lucky Coffee Boosts Mobile App Adoption Through Email Campaigns
How Lucky Coffee Boosts Mobile App Adoption Through Email Campaigns
Read Case study
How Per Diem Helps Oaks Coffee House Give Back to The Chattanooga Community
How Per Diem Helps Oaks Coffee House Give Back to The Chattanooga Community
Read Case study
Run Your Cafe Like a Bank: How Ethereal Cafe Created a Starbucks-Style Mobile App
Run Your Cafe Like a Bank: How Ethereal Cafe Created a Starbucks-Style Mobile App
Read Case study
From One-Timers To Regulars: How Empire Tea and Coffee Transformed Customer Loyalty with Per Diem
From One-Timers To Regulars: How Empire Tea and Coffee Transformed Customer Loyalty with Per Diem
Read Case study
How Cosmic Coffeehouse Teamed Up with Per Diem and Square for an Out-of-This-World Grand Opening
How Cosmic Coffeehouse Teamed Up with Per Diem and Square for an Out-of-This-World Grand Opening
Read Case study
How Kino's Coffee and Others Have Boosted Their Sales with Push Notifications
How Kino's Coffee and Others Have Boosted Their Sales with Push Notifications
Read Case study
Coupon Codes That Work: Chip City's Free Cookie Strategy for Customer Acquisition
Coupon Codes That Work: Chip City's Free Cookie Strategy for Customer Acquisition
Read Case study
From Local Comfort Food to High Tech: How Joanie’s Modernized Operations
From Local Comfort Food to High Tech: How Joanie’s Modernized Operations
Read Case study
Rebranding a Bubble Tea Brand: How Niko Niko Boba Expanded Beyond Chatime
Rebranding a Bubble Tea Brand: How Niko Niko Boba Expanded Beyond Chatime
Read Case study
How Plomo Quesadillas Won Over Gen-Z With Square Loyalty
How Plomo Quesadillas Won Over Gen-Z With Square Loyalty
Read Case study
The Perfect Blend: How Coffee Dose Boosted Brand Loyalty with Per Diem
The Perfect Blend: How Coffee Dose Boosted Brand Loyalty with Per Diem
Read Case study
Ambee Coffee's Rebrand and Per Diem: A Match Made for Expansion
Ambee Coffee's Rebrand and Per Diem: A Match Made for Expansion
Read Case study
Why Kino's Coffee Switched Mobile Apps: A Case Study in Improving the Customer Experience
Why Kino's Coffee Switched Mobile Apps: A Case Study in Improving the Customer Experience
Read Case study
How DoorDash Drive and Per Diem Fueled Masala Wok and Tikka Shack's Delivery Dreams
How DoorDash Drive and Per Diem Fueled Masala Wok and Tikka Shack's Delivery Dreams
Read Case study
Per Diem's Square Integration: How Island Flavor Streamlined Operations
Per Diem's Square Integration: How Island Flavor Streamlined Operations
Read Case study
Hidden Grounds Case Study: When Apps Meet Customer Loyalty, Magic Happens
Hidden Grounds Case Study: When Apps Meet Customer Loyalty, Magic Happens
Read Case study
Scan for a Free Cookie: How Chip City's QR Codes Drove App Adoption
Scan for a Free Cookie: How Chip City's QR Codes Drove App Adoption
Read Case study
Close Line
Try Per Diem
Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest in local restaurant trends, industry insights, and Per Diem product updates.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Close Line

Unlock new insights and trends by
downloading Ultimate Guide for Launching a Mobile Ordering App.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Close Line