Question 1

Is starting your own delivery service worth it in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes — according to Statista, the market is growing from €6.1B (2023) to €9.9B by 2028. Those who build their own system early stop paying commission. With a [digital ordering system for gastronomy](/produkte/webshop) you start from €79/month — instead of up to 30% on every order.

Question 2

How much does it cost to start a delivery service?

Accepted Answer

That depends on how you want to start. Business registration costs €20–60. For a ghost kitchen (kitchen without dining room), startup costs from €2,000–5,000 are realistic. The ordering system — [online shop](/produkte/webshop) and [your own ordering app](/produkte/app) — costs from €79/month. You save the most money in ongoing operations: no fees of 13–30% on every order. Find all costs in the [complete pricing overview](/preise).

Question 3

Do I need a restaurant to start a delivery service?

Accepted Answer

No. You can start as a ghost kitchen — a kitchen without a dining room, only for deliveries. This saves a lot of rent and makes starting cheaper. You only need a business registration and must comply with food hygiene regulations. If you have an existing restaurant, find suitable solutions on the [restaurant page](/loesungen/restaurant).

Question 4

How much commission does Lieferando charge?

Accepted Answer

Lieferando charges 13% commission if you have your own drivers. With Lieferando drivers, it goes up to 30% per order. Wolt and Uber Eats charge similarly at 15–30%. Source: Berliner Abendblatt. With your [own delivery service without commission](/loesungen/lieferdienst) you pay a fixed monthly fee instead — no deductions on every order.

Question 5

What permits do I need for a delivery service?

Accepted Answer

You need: (1) Business registration at the trade office (€20–60), (2) Hygiene training (HACCP) — available online, approx. €20–50, (3) Health certificate for everyone who works with food (approx. €30). You don't need a restaurant license if you only deliver. Our team advises you for free — just contact us via the [contact form](/kontakt).

Start your own delivery service — without Lieferando, without 30% commission