Integration
Aldelo + DirectOrders
Aldelo is a cloud-based POS system built for restaurants, offering an affordable solution for small operators including independent restaurants, pizzerias, and family-owned eateries. It provides order management, table tracking, and basic reporting at a lower price point than many competitors. Connecting DirectOrders with Aldelo allows small restaurant owners to launch a professional online ordering website without the high commissions of third-party delivery apps. You keep Aldelo for day-to-day in-store operations while DirectOrders gives your customers a branded way to order takeout and delivery directly from you. This is especially valuable for small operators where every dollar of margin matters.
How Aldelo and DirectOrders work together
Step 1
Keep Aldelo as your affordable in-store POS
Your Aldelo system continues handling dine-in orders, walk-ins, and payment processing at the low cost you chose it for.
Step 2
Launch a professional DirectOrders ordering website
Get a branded ordering site that makes your small restaurant look as polished as national chains, with no upfront development costs.
Step 3
Receive online orders on your kitchen printer
DirectOrders routes orders to your existing Epson printer so your small team handles all orders in one familiar workflow.
Why Aldelo restaurants add DirectOrders
- Keep Aldelo as your affordable in-store POS solution
- Launch a professional branded ordering website without high upfront costs
- Eliminate per-order commissions that cut into already-tight margins
- Own customer data so you can encourage repeat direct orders
- Simple setup with no technical expertise required
What Aldelo does not do (and DirectOrders does)
Aldelo's online ordering is minimal
Aldelo focuses on affordable in-store POS, but its online ordering features are basic. DirectOrders gives small restaurants a professional branded ordering website that competes with chain-quality online experiences.
No branded website for your restaurant
Aldelo does not provide a customer-facing ordering website with your branding. DirectOrders gives you a professional site with your restaurant's name, photos, menu, and domain, making small restaurants look as polished as national chains.
No Voice AI for phone orders
Aldelo has no AI phone answering. For small restaurants where the owner often works the line, DirectOrders adds Voice AI that answers calls, takes orders, and handles menu questions so you never miss a sale.
No multi-channel ordering
Aldelo does not distribute your menu externally. DirectOrders places your menu on 15+ channels (Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, Apple Maps, SMS) so customers find you where they already search for food.
No delivery without marketplace fees
Small restaurants on Aldelo typically rely on marketplace delivery, paying 15 to 30 percent per order. DirectOrders integrates Uber Direct and DoorDash Drive at lower costs, keeping more margin in your pocket.
No customer marketing tools
Aldelo tracks transactions but does not help you bring customers back. DirectOrders builds a customer database and provides SMS, email, and loyalty tools designed for small-restaurant budgets.
Common questions about Aldelo + DirectOrders
Is DirectOrders affordable for small restaurants using Aldelo?
Yes. DirectOrders charges a flat monthly fee with no per-order commissions, making it predictable and budget-friendly for small operators.
Do I need to change my Aldelo setup?
No. DirectOrders operates as a separate online ordering channel. Your Aldelo POS continues to work exactly as it does today.
Can I manage my online menu myself?
Yes. The DirectOrders dashboard lets you add, edit, and remove menu items, set prices, and update availability without any technical skills.
Does DirectOrders help small restaurants compete with chains on delivery apps?
Yes. Instead of competing for visibility on DoorDash or Uber Eats where chains dominate promoted placement, DirectOrders gives you your own branded ordering website. Customers order directly from you, search engines index your site, and you build a customer database for repeat business without paying per-order marketplace fees.
What delivery options does DirectOrders offer for Aldelo restaurants?
DirectOrders integrates with Uber Direct and DoorDash Drive for on-demand delivery, or you can use your own drivers. You set delivery zones, fees, and estimated times. This gives small restaurants professional delivery without the 15-30% marketplace commissions.
Ready to add direct ordering to your Aldelo setup?
Book a demo to see how DirectOrders works alongside Aldelo. We will walk you through setup, menu import, and go-live timeline.
Other POS integrations
DirectOrders works alongside all major restaurant POS systems.