Fluxx TechRestaurants, cloud kitchens, grocery stores and local delivery startups increasingly want their own delivery apps, to save on aggregator commissions or serve a specific town or niche. A delivery platform is more complex than it looks: it is usually three apps and an admin panel working together.
What a delivery platform includes
Component | Main features |
Customer app | Browse menu, search, cart, payments, live order tracking, ratings, offers |
Restaurant or store panel | Accept orders, manage menu and stock, set timings, view earnings |
Delivery partner app | Accept deliveries, navigation, status updates, earnings, cash collection |
Admin panel | Manage restaurants, partners, zones, commissions, payouts, offers, reports |
A single restaurant may only need a customer app and an admin panel. A multi-restaurant marketplace needs all four.
Approximate cost ranges
Option | Approximate cost | Timeline |
Single restaurant or store app (customer app + admin) | ₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 | 6–12 weeks |
Full custom delivery platform (customer, store, delivery, admin) | ₹8,00,000 – ₹25,00,000+ | 4–8 months |
Ready platform, customised and branded | Lower upfront; setup plus subscription or licence | Weeks |
Fluxx Tech pricing: [add your price; mention FluxxCart setup].
What drives the cost
• Real-time tracking with maps and location updates
• Payments: UPI, cards, wallets, COD and split payouts
• Dispatch logic: assigning the nearest available delivery partner
• Notifications: push, SMS and WhatsApp updates
• Zones and delivery fees by distance
• Offers, coupons and loyalty
• Design quality and testing across devices
Running costs
• Cloud servers and databases, which grow with orders
• Maps and location API usage
• SMS and WhatsApp messages
• Payment gateway fees per transaction
• App store accounts
• Maintenance and updates
Build custom or use a ready platform?
| Custom build | Ready platform (such as FluxxCart) |
Time to launch | Months | Weeks |
Upfront cost | High | Lower |
Flexibility | Complete | Customisable within the platform |
Best for | Unique models, funded startups | Restaurants, stores and local delivery businesses launching quickly |
Launch tips
• Start with one area or town and expand
• Recruit and train delivery partners before launch
• Offer an introductory reason to order through your app
• Promote the app on packaging, in store and on WhatsApp
Frequently asked questions
Can a single restaurant have its own delivery app? Yes. Many start with a customer app and admin panel, using their own staff or delivery partners.
How long does it take to build? A simple app takes six to twelve weeks; a full marketplace takes several months.
Do I need separate apps for delivery partners? For your own fleet, yes. It handles assignments, navigation and status updates.
