City Express Franchise

City Express operates as a local alternative to the big national delivery platforms. Franchisees onboard independent restaurants and shops onto their own branded marketplace, allowing customers to order directly for pickup or delivery. Because City Express charges merchants significantly lower commissions than major aggregators, restaurants get a fairer deal — and franchisees build strong, lasting relationships with the local business community. The platform itself runs on established delivery software, so operators can focus on sales, marketing, and community building rather than managing complex tech infrastructure.

The food delivery industry continues to show strong, resilient growth, driven by consumer habits that increasingly favor convenience and mobile ordering. A large share of consumers now order delivery on a weekly basis, and younger generations treat it as a default way to access food. At the same time, restaurants are pushing back against the steep 25-35% commissions charged by major platforms, creating real demand for lower-cost, locally-focused alternatives like City Express. For franchisees, this translates into:

• Affordable entry costs compared to traditional brick-and-mortar franchises
• Scalable, recurring revenue earned as commission on every order processed
• Full operator support, including training, marketing guidance, and technology management
• A meaningful local impact, helping small businesses compete online

City Express is looking for driven, community-minded entrepreneurs rather than food-service veterans. Ideal candidates bring:

• An entrepreneurial mindset and genuine passion for supporting local businesses
• Sales and marketing skills to onboard restaurants and grow the marketplace
• Strong networking abilities and comfort building relationships with shop and restaurant owners
• A long-term commitment to scaling and growing their local operation

No prior tech or restaurant experience is required — the franchisor provides the tools and training needed to succeed.

City Express positions itself as a low-cost entry point into franchising. Candidates should have liquid capital of approximately $4,000 available to secure financing, with a total investment to launch — including initial fees of around $6,000 — coming to roughly $10,000. This makes it one of the more accessible franchise opportunities in the food and delivery space, with revenue generated through ongoing commissions on every order processed through the local platform.

• Year founded: 2018
• Locations: around 100
• Average franchisee age: 35
• Average annual revenue: $80,000
• Franchise fee (included in total investment): $6,000
• Total investment: $10,000
• Liquid capital required: $4,000

If you're ready to bring a smarter, fairer delivery option to your community while building a scalable local business, City Express offers an accessible path into franchising. Request more information today to learn how you can become a City Express franchisee in your area.