In this episode, host Julio Garcia — aka Julio The Foodio — shares a real-life experience that fired him up and inspired this conversation.

DoorDash called one of his restaurant clients offering a “marketing add-on” that would charge an extra $3–$5 per order — on top of the 30% commission they already take. That’s nearly half the revenue… gone.

Julio breaks down what that actually means for small restaurant owners, why this type of upselling is predatory, and how these platforms are taking a cut from customers you worked hard to bring in yourself.

He also explains:

• Why you should remove third-party links from your website and Google profile

• How these platforms are quietly hijacking your traffic

• What to do instead — and how his agency offers a commission-free online ordering solution designed for small, family-owned restaurants

🔥 If you’re tired of being squeezed by these big delivery apps, this episode is for you.

🎯 Want to protect your margins and own your customer relationships?

Learn more and listen to the podcast at FoodiesForward.org/podcast

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