Uber Eats ridiculous mark ups

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exVtas

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Mar 18, 2021 16 Comments

Post about UE, but applies to other food delivery apps.
Ordering $9 Chick-fil-A through Uber Eats is $19 before any tips. Ridiculous markups 25%, restaurant have to do that because UE takes a huge %, so thats understandable I guess. But again there are service fee and delivery fee.
This whole model looks unsustainable, no wonder they never managed to make any profit so far.

I have a couple Amex Platinums where I get some Uber Credit every month. Otherwise I would never use the service. I like ordering directly from the restaurant, mostly pick up myself and tip generously. Yes, I usually tip 15-20% even for pickup. Especially during these times.

What do you all think? Do you use Uber Eats or other delivery service regularly? Is the price worth the convenience? Not for me.

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  • VMware
    vm..where?

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    vm..where?
    Why tip when not dinnig at the place ?
    I really don't understand the tips concept...why not pay the staff better wages and include the price with the food/ item or service charge?

    Not that I don't tip... I do to follow the norm but I always feel it is not the proper way to pay what the staff deserve for their service.
    Mar 18, 2021 2
    • Veritas
      exVtas

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      exVtas
      OP
      I agree. Whole tipping culture kinda ruins the overall dining experience in the US. I am obligated to tip even when the service is bad because I know the people aren't paid well and are expecting tips for livelihood.
      Mar 18, 2021
    • VMware
      vm..where?

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      vm..where?
      If the service is bad..no tip!
      I go beyond my way to appreciate a good service... but I feel tipping counters the whole point of quality of service regardless who/what the customers are.
      Mar 18, 2021
  • Roku
    crueIla

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    crueIla
    Lol
    Tips generously. 15-20%!
    Mar 18, 2021 2
    • Amazon
      tpigvj

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      tpigvj
      I am often shocked by how cheap tech ppl are. We have some of the highest salaries and many don’t even tip.

      I got a $30 haircut last week and tipped $20. In the big picture, those small tips don’t mean anything or impact my life, but have a drastic impact on the service workers life. Don’t be a dick and tip!
      Mar 18, 2021
    • Veritas
      exVtas

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      exVtas
      OP
      Lol. How much do you tip for pickup order to not consider 15-20% generous?
      Mar 18, 2021
  • Amazon
    tpigvj

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    tpigvj
    I think it’s fair for the stupid ppl who pay these fees. It’s a luxury
    Mar 18, 2021 0
  • Lyft
    upxm26

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    upxm26
    Even if you are using amex or chase reserve, you are not avoiding the fee. You are paying it upfront for the card.

    Yes the model looks unsustainable but who cares? most ppl hail uber for getting into this business as well as criticize Lyft for not getting into it.... At the end of the day, customers are ordering....so, maybe they are all rich enough to pay for this.
    Mar 18, 2021 2
    • Amazon
      Piub47

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      Piub47
      Yes. And no. I didn’t buy my Amex platinum for the Uber eats perk. It’s literally extra in my view
      Mar 18, 2021
    • Lyft
      upxm26

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      upxm26
      @Piub47: yes you didn't took amex just for that. But its annual charge would be priced to include what you get. They would minimise the amount you pay for subscriptions by bundling all of them together as card annual fee
      Mar 19, 2021
  • It’s both fair and stupid of Uber Eats, let price competition determine who gets your business.
    Mar 18, 2021 0