Third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats charge 15-30% commission on every order. For thin-margin restaurants, that’s the difference between profit and loss. Yet many owners feel trapped because they need the delivery volume.
The Dine-In Advantage
Dine-in customers spend more per visit, are more likely to order alcohol and desserts, and are far more likely to become regulars. The economics are dramatically better — but they require customers to actually come in.
Using CouponsNearby to Drive Dine-In
“Dine-In Only” coupons explicitly cannot be applied to delivery orders. This is a legal, simple way to incentivize the more profitable channel.
Experience-based offers: “Live Music Thursday — Free Appetizer with Dinner” — something that only exists in-person.
Table minimum bonuses: “20% off when you spend $50 or more, dine in only” rewards higher-ticket visits.
The Math
A $50 dinner delivered via DoorDash nets you ~$35 after commission. The same dinner served dine-in with a $10 coupon (from CouponsNearby) nets you $40 — and costs $79/month flat, not 30% of every order.
Create your dine-in deal on CouponsNearby →
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