Personal Grocery Shopping & Delivery Service
Shop for and deliver groceries to busy people and seniors
Overview
Personal grocery services generate $50,000-$250,000 annually with 50-75% margins.
In 2025, personalized grocery service differentiates from apps.
Revenue from service fees ($15-$40 per order), delivery fees ($5-$15), percentage of order (10-20%), membership programs ($30-$100 monthly), and tips.
Services include personalized grocery shopping, produce selection and quality checking, special dietary accommodations, delivery and put-away service, recurring weekly shopping, and meal planning assistance.
Successful services provide personal shopper relationships, select quality fresh items, accommodate preferences and substitutions, offer recurring weekly service, and serve seniors and busy families.
Seniors and busy professionals as clients.
Marketing through senior communities, assisted living facilities, busy parent groups, neighborhood apps, and word-of-mouth.
Required Skills
- Grocery Shopping
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Food Knowledge
- Time Management
- Communication
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very low startup costs
- Recurring weekly shopping clients
- Seniors appreciate personal service
- Flexible part-time or full-time
- Can differentiate from gig apps with quality
Cons
- Competition from Instacart and apps
- Heavy lifting of groceries
- Unpredictable shopping timing
- Client substitution preferences complex
- Income fluctuates with client base
How to Get Started
- Determine service area and stores
- Set pricing (per order, percentage, or membership)
- Get insulated bags and delivery equipment
- Market to seniors and busy families
- Shop carefully selecting quality items
- Communicate about substitutions
- Build recurring weekly shopping clients
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