17/05/2026
πβ€οΈ Why use a local delivery service instead of the big apps?
Many people donβt realize that larger delivery apps often increase restaurant menu prices by approximately 10β30% BEFORE additional fees are even added.
Then customers are commonly charged:
β delivery fees
β service fees
β small-order fees
β extended-distance fees
β taxes
β and tip
That means a meal that normally costs $12 at the restaurant can easily become $20β25+ by checkout.
At Hometown Goods & Deliveries, our goal is to keep things simple, transparent, and local π
β We purchase directly from restaurants/stores at their regular menu prices
β No inflated app pricing
β Simple flat-rate delivery fees
β Friendly local communication
β Flexible small-town service
β Supporting local businesses AND our community β€οΈ
For example:
π A $12 restaurant order on a large delivery app may become:
β’ $14β16 menu pricing
β’ + delivery fees
β’ + service fees
β’ + taxes & tip
Final total:
πΈ Often $20β25+
With Hometown Goods & Deliveries:
β You pay the actual restaurant/store price
β Plus one straightforward delivery fee
As we slowly begin expanding into nearby surrounding areas, some extended-distance deliveries may cost more simply because of fuel, mileage, and travel time β but even then, many customers may still spend LESS overall compared to larger delivery platforms.
And unlike giant apps, your money stays local π«Ά
Thank you all again for supporting this little hometown startup. Every order, share, recommendation, and kind comment truly means the world β€οΈ
