Pricing and extra fees: Adjust the note that it is supposed to be free
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===Pricing and extra fees===
===Pricing and extra fees===
While Lieferando is free (it is not free for a while, you get transport fees and service fess now when you order online since 2025 at least, each menu item is more often than not 0.5-1 Euro pricier if you compare to the  restaurant website. So you pay around 10-15% more in total) for consumers to use, restaurants pay substantial commissions per order. Observers note that:
Restaurants pay substantial commissions per order. Observers note that consumers also pay extra fees for using lieferando:
*'''Higher menu prices''': Restaurants sometimes increase their listed menu prices on Lieferando to offset commissions. As a result, consumers ordering the same meal through the platform might pay more than if they had ordered directly.
*'''Higher menu prices''': Restaurants sometimes increase their listed menu prices on Lieferando to offset commissions. As a result, consumers ordering the same meal through the platform might pay more than if they had ordered directly.
*'''Delivery and service fees''': Depending on restaurant agreements and optional platform features (e.g., contactless or expedited delivery), consumers may face additional charges at checkout.
*'''Delivery and service fees''': Depending on restaurant agreements and optional platform features (e.g., contactless or expedited delivery), consumers may face additional charges at checkout.