Fee Breakdown
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How Fees Are Calculated
• Marketplace Commission: 15% (Marketplace orders only)
• New Customer Fee: $10 (one-time for first Marketplace orders)
• Payment Processing Rates:
- Next Day: 3.5% + $0.30
- 30-Day: 2.4% + $0.30
- 60-Day: 1.9% + $0.30
• Shipping: Self-fulfilled shipping costs are reimbursed
Typical Food & Beverage Order Sizes on Faire
Use these as a starting point to model your margins at different order sizes.
Faire Fee Context for Food & Beverage Products
Food brands often have lower wholesale prices per unit, which means Faire's flat $10 new customer fee hits harder on small first orders. A $72 first order pays 15% ($10.80) + $10 new customer fee + processing — nearly 30% in total fees on that order.
Pricing Tip for Food & Beverage Products
Set your minimum order quantity high enough that the $10 new customer fee is a small percentage of the total order. A $50 MOQ makes the new customer fee 20% of the order; a $150 MOQ makes it 6.7%.
Full guide for Food & Beverage brands on FaireFood & Beverage Fee Calculator FAQ
How does the Faire new customer fee affect food brands?
The $10 new customer fee is a flat fee on every first order. For food brands with lower-priced unit items, this fee represents a higher percentage of revenue than it does for high-ticket categories. Set higher MOQs to dilute its impact.
Can food brands sell perishable items on Faire?
Yes, but listings must clearly communicate shelf life (typically 6+ months is preferred by boutique buyers), storage requirements, and shipping considerations. Buyers want confidence that products will arrive in sellable condition.
What profit margin should specialty food brands target on Faire?
Most specialty food brands target 40–55% gross margin at wholesale (before Faire fees). After fees, that leaves 22–37% net — tighter than non-perishable categories. Use our profit calculator to model margins per SKU at different price points.
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