Between juggling dietary preferences, budget limits, reimbursement requests, and the endless back-and-forth of “Where should we order from?”, feeding your workforce can sometimes feel like administrative overload. But if managing employee meals has your admins feeling overstrung, it’s time for a smarter solution.
Before investing in a corporate meal plan, employers often evaluate how much it costs, how much time it takes to manage, whether it supports their workplace model, and of course, how happy it makes employees.
That’s where DoorDash for Business comes in. Designed to meet the needs of modern workplaces, it helps you save on costs, reduce admin time, and keep employees satisfied. With DoorDash for Business, you can look forward to flexible, easy-to-manage meal solutions that double as corporate perks your team will actually appreciate. Let’s break it down.
Financial perks: Save money while feeding your team
Feeding your team shouldn't eat your budget. DoorDash for Business delivers value on both sides — tasty meals and snacks from more that 500,000 merchants, paired with cost-savings and financial perks your Finance team will love. Benefits include:
DoorDash for Business is free to use. With no subscription fees or hidden costs, DoorDash for Business extends the selection and convenience of DoorDash, with tools and services specifically designed for business needs.
Set and track meal budgets. Control how much employees can spend, as well as when and where, reducing overspending and enforcing meal compliance. This could mean giving remote employees a $20 meal voucher every Friday to treat themselves to lunch, which is automatically restricted to business hours of 9 am to 5 pm. You can also limit deliveries to certain addresses, like the office, to encourage a return-to-office.
Smart Insights dashboards. Admins get full visibility into ordering behavior and budget usage through an intuitive dashboard. No more chasing receipts or managing spreadsheets — your office manager can instantly pull a report on Q2 meal spend filtered by team, location, or individual user in seconds.
DashPass. Employees with the monthly added benefit of DashPass get $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders, and 5% cash back on pickup orders.
From employee meals to client appreciation, DoorDash for Business' financial perks help both admins and finance teams manage their corporate meal program with confidence, clarity, and control.
Time savings: Streamline admin tasks
DoorDash for Business takes meal coordination off of busy admins’ plates, saving time and reducing the hassle of managing logistics.
Group orders and expensed meal credits. When team members have the flexibility to choose meals that fit their individual tastes, health goals, and dietary needs, admins are freed from the burden of managing food preferences and special requests.
Automated ordering. Use the calendar feature to schedule dietary-approved meals for Monday kickoffs or Friday recaps up to two weeks in advance. With features like auto-checkout for both group and individual orders, food arrives on time without the hassle of manual coordination.
The takeaway? DoorDash for Business streamlines the entire process, so admins can focus on meaningful work that moves your business forward.
Operational efficiency: Feed any team, anywhere
No matter how or where today's employees work, they all need reliable meal solutions. DoorDash for Business is designed to support modern workplaces with:
Options for all employees. Feed in-office and remote employees with equal ease, without coordinating multiple vendors. All from one platform with consistent controls, on-site teams can enjoy group orders, with options like expensed meal credits for in-office or remote employees.
Hassle-free expenses. Employees don’t need to pay upfront or track receipts. Instead, meals are automatically expensed to the admin portal via integrations , eliminating the need for time-intensive reimbursements.
Event catering made easy. Whether it's a lunch and learn or a board meeting, order ahead for large groups without juggling multiple restaurants or delivery schedules. DoorDash for Business' Catering Concierge helps plan and coordinate meals to fit your team’s dietary needs — at no extra cost.
VIP support. Dedicated business support is available by phone, email, and in-app chat seven days a week, 5 am to 9 pm PT. And for large orders, a dedicated specialist ensures everything is delivered on time and complete.
Surprise & delight: Boost morale and engagement
Good food equals good vibes (and better business). If you're looking for a meal benefits program that turns every bite into an opportunity to impress clients and keep employees feeling valued, engaged, and satisfied — DoorDash for Business has you covered. Here's how you can surprise and delight your team, colleagues, and clients:
Gifting for employees. Food has a way of bringing people together and energizing teams — especially during key culture moments. Sending meals, snacks, or vouchers is an easy and impactful way to celebrate work anniversaries, recognize a job well done, and show appreciation.
Gifting for clients. Use meals or vouchers to open doors to more client meetings, celebrate a closed deal, mark a milestone, or strengthen long-term loyalty. It’s a small gesture that can leave a lasting impression and elevate the client experience.
Recognition and rewards. Celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and standout achievements with DoorDash meal credits or gift cards to show appreciation that feels personal and meaningful.
Make meals work smarter for your business
DoorDash for Business is a flexible, all-in-one solution that transforms regular employee meals into powerful corporate perks. From team satisfaction and connection to streamlined operations and budget control, it’s a platform that works for employees, admins, and finance teams alike.
Sign up to simplify your meal program with perks that support office meals, remote teams, events, gifting, and more.
