How to Register Your Business on Postmates

Postmates is a US-based local delivery platform that enables users to get restaurant-prepared meals and other essentials delivered. In other words, it is an on-demand service platform that helps customers get anything they want from local businesses.

Postmates primarily caters to two sets of audiences - One is the end consumer and the other is the business owner. Business owners can register on Postmates as partners. The platform has over 75,000+ partners delivering goods to more than 35M households.

Looking to acquire new customers and generate more business? Postmates could be a great option. Below are a few points you should consider as a business owner before getting your business registered on Postmates:

• At least 86% of American consumers order food online once a month. Postmates helps restaurants boost their digital presence by displaying high-quality photos and content while organizing menus using their built-in tools.

For grocery/pharmaceutical/departmental store owners, this platform can prove to be a huge game-changer as the app services 4,200+ cities and covers 80% of households in the US.

• You have the opportunity to showcase your business and its offerings in front of new customers. Being found and getting your business in front of potential customers  at the exact moment they are looking to buy will grow revenues exponentially

• For retail and restaurant businesses, Postmates can help integrate your orders to any device you’d like - Whether it’s your phone, tablet, or your POS system - You have the power to receive orders your way.

• Businesses also have the choice to use Postmates Fleet. This exclusive white-labeled delivery service can be used by businesses of all sizes. As a business, you end up saving money on delivery staff.

Partnering with a third-party delivery service like Postmates can prove to be highly beneficial for your business. Follow the steps listed below to register your business on Postmates.

Step 1

Head to the sign-up page built for businesses on the Postmates website. Fill out your personal information - Name, phone number, email address, and a password you can use to login to your account.

Step 2

The next step is to add your business information to Postmates. Start by typing the name of your business and proceed by claiming it. This process will give you control of the information that is displayed. If you are unable to find it, skip this step and proceed to the next.

Step 3

In case you don’t find your business, click on the option that says “My business isn’t listed”. Enter your business address and phone number before you proceed.

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If you own multiple locations, you should add/claim one location here and add the other locations through your partner dashboard.

Step 4

Once you’ve submitted your business information, you should see a confirmation screen like the one here.

Step 5

Postmates will send an email to your inbox confirming your registration and requesting you to login to complete the setup. Open up the login screen to enter your email and password.

Make sure you confirm that your location information is correct before you proceed to add your banking information and product details.

Step 6

As an additional (and optional) step, you can download the Postmates app on your mobile device to stay updated and receive instant notifications of your business performance.

The last step in the process is to ensure you always have your business content updated on the Postmates app and other digital channels. This part is very important and will help your customers find the right information about your brand anytime and anywhere!