Cluster playbook

Best Restaurant Ordering Platform

How to evaluate restaurant ordering platforms based on cost, conversion, and customer data ownership.

Quick answer

The best restaurant ordering platform is the one that maximizes margins, owns customer data, and converts across multiple channels.

Compare flat fee pricing, checkout speed, AI discovery, and delivery flexibility before choosing.

Key benefits

  • Lower total cost
  • Higher checkout conversion
  • More ordering channels
  • Better reporting and insights

Step by step

  1. Calculate your true commission costs.
  2. Test checkout speed and mobile usability.
  3. Confirm data ownership and portability.
  4. Evaluate integrations and support.

Common questions

Is flat fee pricing better than commissions?

For most restaurants with steady volume, flat fee pricing wins by a wide margin.

Which features drive the most orders?

Fast checkout, no extra fees, and multi channel ordering drive the highest conversion.

Do I need Voice AI?

If you miss calls or want more orders without added staff, Voice AI is a high ROI add on.