Affiliate Program
DoorDash Affiliate Program
Merchant Referral Program for existing DoorDash restaurants
- Best for Restaurant owners already on…
- Niche B2B SaaS, Food Delivery, Local…
- Models CPA
- Paid via Direct Deposit
Editor's verdict
Despite the name, this is not a publisher affiliate program. It is DoorDash's Merchant Referral Program, open only to restaurants already selling on DoorDash Marketplace in the US (excluding Puerto Rico) and in good standing. A referring merchant earns $1,000, and the referred restaurant gets $500, when a new small restaurant activates within the referral window and completes 15 orders in its first 60 days.
It suits restaurant owners who know other independent operators. Bloggers, coupon sites, consultants without a DoorDash store and non-US audiences cannot use it. Bonuses are capped at 10 referrals, self-serve signups do not count, and payment arrives with regular merchant payouts within 60 days of qualifying.
Key facts
Program rules
Program restrictions
- Referrer must be a current US DoorDash Marketplace merchant (Puerto Rico excluded) in good standing
- Referred restaurant must be in the US, have 75 stores or fewer, a public physical location or food truck, and no existing DoorDash stores
- No referrals of your own business, extra locations, ghost kitchens or franchise network
- Referred merchant must sign up via the DoorDash sales rep or your custom link; self-serve signups do not qualify
- Bonus limited to the first 10 qualifying referrals
- Referrer must have a personal relationship with, and consent from, the referred merchant
Score breakdown
DoorDash Affiliate Program Category average
Pros, cons & fit
Commission details
- Commission type
- flat
- Referral commission
- Referred restaurant receives $500
- Payment cadence
- With regular merchant payouts, within 60 days of qualifying
- Runs on
- In-house
- Deep linking
- Yes
- Creatives available
- Yes
- Attribution
- Last-click
- Tracking
- Link
- API available
- Yes
- Manager support
- Yes
- Payment net window
- Net-60
- Restricted geos
- US only (Puerto Rico excluded); referrer and referred restaurant must both be US merchants
Creator fit
- Creators overall High
- SEO / bloggers High
- YouTube High
- Newsletters High
- TikTok High
About DoorDash Affiliate Program
DoorDash is the leading local commerce and food delivery platform in North America, connecting millions of consumers with local restaurants, grocery stores, and retail merchants. Through its Marketplace, Commerce Platform, and fulfillment logistics, DoorDash helps local businesses establish a digital presence and expand order volume.
The DoorDash Merchant Referral Program allows business consultants, agency owners, and existing merchant partners to monetize their B2B relationships by onboarding new food service businesses. Partners earn a flat $1,000 referral bonus for every qualifying restaurant that joins and reaches the activation order threshold. Tracking and payouts are managed directly through the DoorDash Merchant Portal.
How to join
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Be an active DoorDash merchant
You must be a current US DoorDash Marketplace merchant in good standing.
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Get the restaurant's permission
Ask the owner or operator for consent to refer them to DoorDash.
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Submit the referral
Use the Merchant Portal, Business Management App or DoorDash tablet to submit the referral form or get a custom shareable link.
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Track the milestones
The restaurant must activate in time and complete 15 orders within 60 days; the bonus follows with your regular payouts.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join the DoorDash Merchant Referral Program?
Only current DoorDash Marketplace merchants located in the US, excluding Puerto Rico, who are in good standing. It is not open to publishers or consultants without a DoorDash store.
How much does the DoorDash Merchant Referral Program pay?
DoorDash pays $1,000 per qualifying restaurant, and the referred restaurant receives $500. Bonuses are paid for up to 10 referred merchants.
Which restaurants qualify for a DoorDash referral bonus?
A US restaurant with 75 stores or fewer, a public physical location or food truck, and no existing DoorDash stores. It cannot be your own business or part of your franchise network.
What milestones does a DoorDash merchant referral need to hit?
DoorDash's landing page asks for sign-up within 30 days, while the program terms allow activation within 45 days of the referral. The restaurant then has to complete 15 Marketplace orders within 60 days of activation.
How is the DoorDash referral bonus paid?
By direct deposit to the bank account set up in your Merchant Portal. It is added to your regular DoorDash payouts within 60 days of the bonus being earned.
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