Overview
What this business looks like
Grocery delivery is a $30B industry dominated by apps that charge 20-40% markups and use gig workers who don't know the customer. You're the alternative: local, personal, and reliable. Charge a flat service fee ($15-40 per delivery or $150-300/month for weekly service) on top of the grocery total, and build a book of recurring clients who text you their list every Monday. Add meal prep as an upsell — chopping, marinating, and portioning meals for the week — and you've turned a delivery run into a $60-100 service. This kit is especially strong for elderly clients, busy families, and professionals who hate grocery stores.
Startup Costs
What you need to invest
| Item | Cost |
|---|
| Insulated grocery tote bags (4-6) |
$20-50 |
| Cooler bag / ice packs for cold items |
$15-35 |
| Food handler certification (if required in your state) |
$0-20 |
| Business cards or door hangers |
$10-25 |
| Venmo/CashApp/Zelle (free) or Square card reader |
$0-30 |
| Total |
$45-160 |
What's inside this premium kit:
- ✓ Step-by-step launch guide (6 steps to your first customer)
- ✓ Pricing strategy with 3 tiers (what to charge, when, and how)
- ✓ 4 copy-ready marketing templates (social posts, flyers, scripts)
- ✓ Growth playbook (1 → 20 customers)
- ✓ Pro tips from people already running this hustle