Thinking of food can never be optional, although thinking of one topic can lead to another topic where the first one becomes optional. For instance, thinking of buying a dress can become optional while thinking of visiting a mall to buy a TV.
We all love to eat and eat to live. Well, it may sound extremely clichéd, but have you ever thought of turning your passion for eating and feeding into a business without even opening a restaurant? If it may appeal to you, then listen to this: today, more than ever, you don’t need heavy investments, funding even a restaurant to start working in the food industry.
Sounds interesting? Read on how to start a freelance food delivery business online.
Thanks to the introduction of concepts like ola and be that we have seen a surging demand in application-based transportation booking. In 2016, the idea of food order online and delivery was introduced in the market. Today, ordering food online at your convenience and from your favorite restaurant is the next big thing. The digital world has made us comfortable in all aspects, so much so that we have grown a tad bit lazy to go pick up food from our favorite restaurant, which is probably a 15 km away. So, the major reason for online food delivery business’s immense popularity is comfort and flexible eatery options.
Apart from a lot of research, analysis and promotional work, the only setup that you would need is a Food Delivery Application, developed by a professional company.
In countries like India, if you decide to start a freelance food delivery business online, you don’t need any licensing; but you need to be a registered firm. Based on your country’s state law, you have to do either of the above.
Additionally, you’ll have to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with all your merchants (or restaurants and hotels) on the terms and conditions, a food quality assurance form and a % of commission form.
Before you launch your business, research the place you want to start it. You can conduct business from home as well. If that’s the case, you need to set up a separate office room with a phone line and internet connection.
Furthermore, decide on the delivery diameter and the number of food outlets you want to include in your business. You have to also analyze the number of people who order from home/office and what is the prime time.
In order to get food order requests, you’ll need to create a Website as well as a Mobile Application. You’ll also have to pick an interesting name for your food delivery online business.
Your next step would be approaching restaurants, hotels, and other food outlets and pitch them a deal for generating additional revenue from home delivery options. Tie up with popular restaurants that have already a thriving customer base. Ensure that you have all arrays of price range and cuisine restaurants up on your list.
5. Go for a fixed commission. You will generate revenue from the orders these restaurants get. Your commission should be anywhere between 5 – 15%.
6. Start your freelance business with 2 delivery boys and 2 vehicles. (1)
7. Use a combination of Social media, SEO and SMS blasting for marketing options.