Delivery Charges - Why, When and How Much.
Background - Delivery is ONLY available in the UC area - preferably along the Governor Corridor that runs from 805 in the east almost to I-5 in the west. That's because I don't want to spend a lot of time delivering - rather making and baking and knowing that my customers are enjoying really fresh bread. If the bread spends a lot of time in the back of my truck - it is less fresh than I want it to be when it gets to my customers. And, I can't make more fresh bread while I am out delivering. Maybe with enough delivery fees, I can hire a delivery driver??? But, even so, the routes would have to be short - so the bread doesn't age out of its prime in the back seat.
Why are there delivery Charges????
Because of the time it takes away from baking. If you pick up the bread - the interruption is minimal and the delivery charge can be avoided entirely. If you live on my street, then it's my pleasure and a good neighbor thing to deliver to your doorstep - no charge.
When do Delivery Charges apply? Such charges apply for each delivery outside of my home street (and adjacent cul-de-sacs). My 'good exercise' excuse (and discount) doesn't apply when I need to get in the car. So, if I need to start up my car - there's a charge. But, that means that delivering to a house near Sprouts is the same charge as delivering it around my block. At least for now. We will see how this goes.
And, How much are Delivery Charges? Delivery Charges are $1 per delivery outside my home street. Simple enough?? With most orders being a single loaf, this works.
But, you say, each loaf of bread outside of your home street is marked up with a $1 charge. When I order 3 loaves, I get charged $3 for delivery. What about that, you say?
Well - the Square system can't handle such detail. My response - you will be charged the $3 in delivery fees as you order, but you will receive $2 in cash along with your bread.
