Local grocery shopping and delivery

Seniors, people with limited mobility, busy parents, new parents and professionals who want to save time.

A flat delivery fee or a percentage of the grocery bill, plus a service fee. Weekly subscriptions for regular clients bring steady income.

• Reliable and organized
• Good at choosing fresh produce
• Friendly, patient customer service

• Personal auto insurance may not cover delivery for pay, so ask your insurer about commercial or rideshare-style cover
• General liability insurance and a local business license, check with your city or county
• Handling money and receipts for customers, keep clear records and use customer payment methods you can track
• Keep cold and frozen items safe on the way, use coolers and deliver quickly
• Age-restricted items like alcohol have rules that vary by state, check before offering them

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your insurance, coolers and bags, and the booking tools you choose. These are estimates, so get real quotes, especially for insurance, before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on how many regular customers you build and how many orders you take. You would typically need at least about 8 hours a week. These figures are estimates.

Ask your insurer whether personal auto cover applies to delivery for pay. Check general liability insurance and a local business license with your city or county. Age-restricted items like alcohol have rules that vary by state.