Starting a business
What Is a Commissary Kitchen, and What Does One Cost?
A commissary kitchen is a licensed commercial kitchen that food businesses rent. See who must use one, what it costs per hour and month, and how to choose.
Courier and Delivery Guides
Plain-language guides to courier services, delivery costs, and getting orders to customers on time.
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Operations
Direct Store Delivery (DSD): How Small Brands Get on Shelves
Direct store delivery (DSD) explained for small food and beverage brands: what stores expect at the back door, what it costs, and when to use a distributor.
Operations
In-House Delivery Drivers vs. a Courier Service: The Real Cost
In-house delivery with one driver and one van costs about $76,000 a year before fuel. See the math, the cost per delivery, and when a courier service fits.
Delivery options
Roadie Delivery for Business: Pricing, Limits, and Alternatives
How Roadie delivery works for a business sender: who owns it, what pricing is public, size and distance limits, damage protection, and the alternatives.
Delivery options
Uber Direct for Business: How It Works, Costs, and Limits
Uber Direct sends Uber couriers to deliver orders placed on your own site. See how it works, the published pricing and limits, and when a courier fits better.
See What Your Delivery Costs
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