Shopify Fees for Food & Beverage Stores
Food brands on Shopify face unique challenges: perishability, compliance labeling, and repeat-purchase economics. Subscription orders (monthly coffee boxes, snack subscriptions) change your fee math compared to one-time sales. Here's how to calculate it.
💡 Food subscriptions use apps like Recharge ($99+/month) or Seal Subscriptions (free plan). Factor subscription app cost into your monthly total.
Shopify Fee Rate by Plan
| Plan | Monthly | Transaction Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2% (0% with SP) | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Shopify | $105 | 1% (0% with SP) | 2.6% + 30¢ |
| Advanced | $399 | 0.5% (0% with SP) | 2.4% + 30¢ |
| Plus | $2,300+ | 0.15% (0% with SP) | 2.15% + 30¢ |
SP = Shopify Payments. Enabling Shopify Payments waives the transaction fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell food on Shopify?
Yes. Shopify supports food and beverage sales in most countries. You're responsible for compliance (FDA labeling in the US, FSA in the UK, etc.), and Shopify's standard terms apply. For alcohol, you'll need age verification — apps like AgeChecker.Net handle this.
Are subscription fees different on Shopify?
Shopify's transaction fee applies to each subscription renewal charge, just like a one-time order. If you're running subscriptions via Recharge or Bold, they charge their own fees (typically 1% + $0.10/transaction on top of Shopify's fees), so factor both into your margin.
What Shopify apps do food brands need?
Essential for food: subscription app (Recharge, Seal, or Bold), ingredient/allergen metafields display, weight-based shipping, local delivery (for same-day delivery options), and a review app. Subscription apps add $50–200/month — include this in your total platform cost comparison.
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