What is the Demae-can service fee and how is it different from before?

The Demae-can service fee is a separate platform charge shown alongside the delivery fee at checkout. Previously, costs were blended and less visible. This split improves clarity for users and gives operators flexibility to promote either component. Investors can now track monetization by fee type, test price sensitivity more cleanly, and assess whether clear pricing supports higher conversion without relying on deep, broad discounts across the entire order.

How does the nationwide store price program affect customers and restaurants?

Store price means the menu price on the app matches the in-store price for eligible partners. For customers, it reduces the feeling of markups and can encourage larger baskets. For restaurants, it shifts platform costs away from food items and into explicit fees, improving perceived value. Combined with the Demae-can service fee split, partners can compete on transparent menus while the platform manages monetization more directly and predictably.

Will the free-shipping campaign make orders cheaper overall?

In the short term, yes for eligible orders, because delivery charges are waived. The Demae-can service fee still applies, so the final price depends on both components and the store’s menu price. Over time, the key is whether subsidies taper while conversion and retention stay strong. If users stick without heavy discounts, average effective fees can normalize while overall value improves through clearer, consistent pricing.

What metrics should investors watch after these pricing changes?

Watch order frequency, conversion, and average order value to gauge demand. Track the mix between the Demae-can service fee and delivery fees, platform take rate, and subsidy cost per order to assess monetization. Monitor restaurant additions under store price, prefecture-level coverage, courier availability, and churn after promotions end. Together, these show whether growth is sustainable, margins stabilize, and cohorts remain loyal without heavy, ongoing incentives.

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Demae-can Today, March 02: New Service Fee, Free Shipping, Store Prices

ByHuzaifa Zahoor March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The Demae-can service fee is live from March 1 as the platform moves to a two-part fee model that separates service and delivery charges. At the same time, Demae-can launched a free-shipping campaign and expanded its store price program to all 47 prefectures with over 10,000 stores. We analyze what this means for order growth, partner economics, and competitive dynamics in Japan. Investors should weigh how the Demae-can service fee improves price clarity while watching if promotions weigh on margins in a crowded delivery market.