Grubhub Photo Guidelines: Menu Image Requirements & Best Practices
Grubhub retains a meaningful U.S. delivery share (around 9–10% in recent Statista tallies). While smaller than DoorDash and Uber Eats, it’s still a high-intent audience—and great photos lift both discovery and cart adds.
Why Grubhub Emphasizes Photography
The official Grubhub resource on restaurant photography highlights that adding images can increase sales of menu items by up to 30% and improves order accuracy and speed.
Grubhub Photo Expectations (Practical Summary)
- Clear, appetizing, well-lit images; avoid clutter and off-menu items.
- Accurate representation to reduce cancellations and improve accuracy.
- Fast ordering: photos help diners decide in seconds, boosting conversion.
How PlatePhoto helps
- Relights and sharpens low-light phone shots to meet quality expectations.
- Removes distracting backgrounds and props, keeping focus on the dish.
- Delivers consistent style across locations for brand trust.
Result: better conversion and fewer “item looked different” complaints.
Market Share Snapshot
Statista-style U.S. share estimates (2024): DoorDash ~65–67%, Uber Eats ~23%, Grubhub ~9–10%. Grubhub remains a valuable secondary channel worth optimizing.
Upload Checklist
- Use natural or diffused light; avoid heavy filters.
- Center the dish with space for platform crops.
- Match the exact menu item; no extra sides not included in the order.
- Keep filenames and alt text descriptive for SEO on your owned channels.
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