Online Ordering

ChowNow provides a commission-free alternative to third-party delivery marketplaces, allowing restaurants to own their customer relationships and avoid high per-order fees. The platform offers branded mobile apps and website integration with a subscription-based pricing model.

DoorDash Storefront allows restaurants to own their website orders with zero commission while maintaining access to DoorDash's marketplace and delivery fleet. The platform offers custom branded storefronts with no setup fees or monthly subscriptions.

Grubhub is a major third-party delivery marketplace that connects restaurants with millions of hungry diners. While commission rates are high (15-30%), the platform provides significant customer reach, integrated delivery, and marketing opportunities for restaurants prioritizing volume over margins.

Uber Eats offers a three-tiered commission model (Lite 15%, Plus 25%, Premium 30%) with varying levels of visibility and benefits. The platform includes Postmates integration, Uber Eats Direct for website ordering, and access to Eats Pass members for increased exposure.

BentoBox combines commission-free online ordering with SEO-optimized custom websites designed specifically for restaurants. The platform includes BentoCore central data platform, streamlined group ordering, pre-ordering up to 1 year in advance, automated upsell suggestions, and a dedicated SEO support team to help restaurants rank higher in search results.

GloriaFood offers a completely free online ordering system with no commissions or setup fees. Perfect for budget-conscious restaurants, it includes ordering and reservation widgets, Facebook business page integration, FoodBooking mobile app listing, and on-premise QR code ordering. Paid plans unlock advanced features like branded mobile apps and online payments.

MenuDrive is an online ordering and marketing platform designed for restaurants, especially those using Lavu POS. At $149/month ($99 for Lavu users) with a 3% + $0.20 transaction fee, it provides integrated order management, customer database, and promotional capabilities to grow your online ordering business.

Square Online Ordering provides commission-free online ordering for Square POS users with no startup costs or setup fees. Orders integrate directly into the Square dashboard with unified menu management, customer data in the Square ecosystem, and support for delivery and pickup options. Free plan available.

Toast Online Ordering provides seamless commission-free ordering for Toast POS users, with listing in the Toast TakeOut mobile app. At $69/month per location (includes POS, tablet, printer), restaurants see 23% more sales versus without online ordering. Features guest and staff-friendly interfaces with full ecosystem integration.

UpMenu is the most affordable commission-free online ordering platform for small restaurants. It provides custom website ordering, branded mobile apps, and revenue protection from third-party commissions. With Toast POS integration and quick launch capability, it creates a complete restaurant ecosystem focused on revenue growth.

Olo is the leading enterprise digital ordering platform for major restaurant chains, acquired by Thoma Bravo for ~$2B in 2025. It provides multi-channel ordering (web, app, kiosk, voice), commission-free operation with customer data ownership, delivery program management, and enterprise-scale infrastructure with major POS integrations.

GoParrot is a fully branded ordering platform for restaurant chains with highly customizable web and app experiences. It features 2-click reordering, flexible delivery fee structures (customer, restaurant, or split payment), third-party delivery integration, and order-ahead functionality with fixed flat-rate fees.