People cost more than packaging. So it's not exactly an easy calculation. Often delivery can be optimized much better, than in person services(including takeaw

People cost more than packaging. So it's not exactly an easy calculation. Often delivery can be optimized much better, than in person services(including takeaway). Making 10 packs of fries takes as much manpower, as 1 pack. If you can batch it well, then you can optimize costs. But most people in restaurant business are crap at optimization, that's why McD is this big...