How to Startup a Food Delivery Business

There is a great deal of money to be made in a food delivery service business. With around 2,000 dollars you can start up a food delivery business. This is a great way to supplement your income and help you make ends meet. The key is to write a solid business plan before you make the investment. With determination, you can succeed with this type of business.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Obtain a dependable vehicle for your food delivery business. Ideally it should be a van with adequate space. Vehicle must be insured, as well.

2. Plan the menu if you will be preparing food for the food delivery business yourself. If lack of space is an issue, locate and rent an outside kitchen facility that will make it easier to get things done. Apply for appropriate licensing, if necessary.

3. If you will be delivering ready-made dishes, for this food delivery business, contact local restaurants and ask if they are interested in using your services. Agree on your fee and ask for the terms in writing. Offer a first time discount, so more restaurants will want to work with you.

4. Make or purchase flyers and business cards. Post flyers in neighborhood businesses. Leave business cards in public areas, where people congregate. Don't forget to put an ad about your food delivery service in the local newspaper.

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[mikehandy12]

on 9/9/2009 $2000 is not a reasonable amount to get started. You shouldn't start for less than $5k. I wouldn't even think about using your own kitchen to cook, then deliver food. The author says, get necessary licenses. This will be near impossible if you are cooking your own food in your own kitchen. Yes, you can contract with local restaurants and get a discount. It's been done thousands of times before and restaurants are eager to have you bring them extra sales. The only true experts in this industry are at www.restaurantdeliveryusa.com . They have been in business for 12 years. They have software that tracks thousands of orders in about 50 cities per day and can answer all detailed questions.

[karileighk]

on 8/11/2009 What a great idea.

[how2lady]

on 8/11/2009 This is a great idea. 5*

[schism]

on 8/10/2009 interesting. fee in my area is around 4 dollars per delivery but the drivers usually get tip from the customers you're delivering to. should also inform your contact restaurants how far you'll actually delivery to. also by "getting terms in writing" if you mean getting a contract for a discount to be the exclusive delivery service for the restaurant then it's really unlikely to happen.

[kristara]

on 8/10/2009 I love this idea! 5*