Our Journey

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, my wife Skylar and I found ourselves in a tough spot. The insurance business I was running was deemed “non-essential”, forcing us to look for new opportunities. That’s when we turned to food delivery, working for DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, and InstaCart.

We quickly learned the ups and downs of the industry—long hours, unpredictable earnings, and the wear and tear on our vehicle (three sets of tires, four major breakdowns, thousands of dollars in repairs—yikes!). But the hardest part? Feeling like a disposable commodity. A simple infraction could get your app suspended, and trying to get support often meant waiting weeks for a response.

Despite the challenges, we also saw the positives—the flexibility, the relationships built with restaurant staff, and the satisfaction of providing a needed service.

Why We Started Dash Dine Delivery

We launched Dash Dine Delivery with two core purposes in mind:

1. Taking Care of Our Drivers

We wanted to build a company that truly values its drivers. Here’s how we do things differently:

  • Better Pay – Work with fewer, higher-quality restaurants, not low-paying fast-food chains.
  • No Star Ratings – Your earnings shouldn’t be affected by unfair customer reviews.
  • Direct Communication – Need a gate code or address clarification? You can contact the customer directly.
  • Driver Benefits – We provide free roadside assistance, including towing, in case of a breakdown.

2. Supporting Local Restaurants

We also saw how unfairly restaurants were treated by the big delivery platforms—paying up to 50% in commission fees while having zero access to their own customer data. With Dash Dine Delivery, restaurants benefit from:

  • Lower Fees – Keep more of your hard-earned revenue.
  • Expanded Delivery Radius – Instead of the usual 3-mile limit, we extend it to 10 miles, reaching more customers.
  • Full Customer Data Access – Get customer phone numbers and mailing addresses to build your own marketing database.

Join Us!

We’re just regular people who saw a better way and decided to act on it. If you’re an experienced food delivery driver looking for a better opportunity, or a restaurant tired of excessive fees, we’d love to connect.
Fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you promptly.

Blessings & Abundance,
Rik & Skylar