{"id":59759,"date":"2026-03-16T13:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/?p=59759"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:16:38","slug":"cheapest-online-ordering-system-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/cheapest-online-ordering-system-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cheapest Way for Small Restaurants to Accept Online Orders"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59759\" class=\"elementor elementor-59759\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c8eb4c e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c8eb4c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63182d4 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63182d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c39afd cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c39afd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"495\">Online ordering is no longer optional for restaurants. Customers expect to browse menus on their phones and place orders quickly, whether they are dining in, picking up food, or ordering delivery.<\/p><p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"557\">But for many small restaurants, the biggest concern is cost.<\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"848\">Delivery platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/ubereats.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Uber Eats<\/span><\/span><\/a> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">DoorDash<\/span><\/span> make <a href=\"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/online-ordering-small-restaurants-without-uber-eats\/\">online ordering easy<\/a> to set up, but the commission fees can be significant. Restaurants often pay <strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"791\">20\u201330% of every order<\/strong>, which can quickly eat into already thin profit margins.<\/p><p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1121\">The good news is that there are more affordable ways for small restaurants to accept online orders. By understanding how online ordering systems work and choosing the right approach, restaurants can reduce costs while still offering a convenient experience for customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b36f69 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b36f69\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc6abf cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6cc6abf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b788e cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b788e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why Online Ordering Can Become Expensive<\/h3><p data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1313\">Many restaurant owners first encounter online ordering through delivery marketplaces. These platforms combine several services in one place:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1410\"><li data-section-id=\"1yi0h8\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1341\"><p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1341\">Online ordering system<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mo7tvd\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1364\"><p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1364\">Payment processing<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mfkdy1\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1385\"><p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1385\">Delivery drivers<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fapkqb\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1410\"><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1410\">Customer marketplace<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1613\">While this bundled approach is convenient, it also explains why the fees are high. Delivery marketplaces handle marketing, logistics, and payment processing, and the commission reflects those services.<\/p><p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1739\">For small restaurants that already have a loyal customer base, paying high commissions for every order may not be necessary.<\/p><p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1869\">Instead, restaurants can separate the <strong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1798\">ordering system<\/strong> from the <strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1828\">delivery service<\/strong>, which often reduces costs dramatically.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-532efe1 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"532efe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Pricing Models for Restaurant Ordering Systems<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e29df6a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e29df6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2096\">Restaurant ordering platforms typically use one of three pricing models. Understanding these models helps restaurant owners choose the most cost-effective option.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"kksukb\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2128\">Commission-Based Platforms<\/h4><p data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2250\">Commission platforms take a percentage of every order placed through the system. Delivery apps usually operate this way.<\/p><p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2433\">For restaurants, this means that the cost of online ordering increases as order volume grows. While this model requires little upfront investment, it can become expensive over time.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\" \/><h4 data-section-id=\"o622of\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2470\">Subscription-Based Systems<\/h4><p data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2600\">Some restaurant ordering systems charge a fixed monthly or annual subscription fee instead of taking a percentage of each order.<\/p><p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2835\">This model is often more predictable because the restaurant knows exactly how much the system will cost each month. For restaurants with regular online orders, subscription systems are usually cheaper than commission-based platforms.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2840\" \/><h4 data-section-id=\"oqkzpe\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2889\">Convenience Fee or Transaction-Based Models<\/h4><p data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3059\">Another approach is a small fee charged per order. Instead of taking a large percentage of revenue, the system charges a small flat amount each time an order is placed.<\/p><p data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3163\">For restaurants that want to avoid large commissions, this model can be significantly more affordable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b77e3ac e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b77e3ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89d81a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b89d81a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Marketplace Commissions vs Direct Ordering<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487e413 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"487e413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3369\">One of the most effective ways to reduce online ordering costs is to encourage <strong data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3315\">direct ordering<\/strong> instead of relying entirely on delivery marketplaces.<\/p><p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3512\">With direct ordering, customers place orders directly through the restaurant\u2019s digital menu or website rather than through a marketplace app.<\/p><p data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3551\">This approach has several advantages:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3688\"><li data-section-id=\"w2pyu6\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3567\"><p data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3567\">Lower fees<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1s75hej\" data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3600\"><p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3600\">Greater control over pricing<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1tgc1x0\" data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3639\"><p data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3639\">Direct relationship with customers<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1f4nhv1\" data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3688\"><p data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3688\">More flexibility in how orders are fulfilled<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3803\">Restaurants can still offer delivery if needed, but they are no longer dependent on marketplaces for every order.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda26e9 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cda26e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79bf466 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79bf466\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb648c cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"beb648c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How QR Code Ordering Reduces Costs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b25fc4 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b25fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/complete-guide-qr-code-menus-us-restaurants\/\">QR code ordering<\/a> has become one of the simplest and most affordable ways for restaurants to accept online orders.<\/p><p data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4104\">Instead of printing new menus or building complex mobile apps, restaurants can generate a QR code that links directly to their digital menu.<\/p><p data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4187\">Customers scan the QR code with their phone, browse the menu, and place an order.<\/p><p data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4242\">QR codes can be placed in several locations, such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4341\"><li data-section-id=\"nrlm1y\" data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4261\"><p data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4261\">Dining tables<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"93xeq\" data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4283\"><p data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4283\">Takeout packaging<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xsffmi\" data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4306\"><p data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4306\">Restaurant windows<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"oywia0\" data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4341\"><p data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4341\">Flyers and marketing materials<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4442\">This allows restaurants to offer a convenient ordering experience without expensive infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4574\">Because the ordering system is separate from delivery logistics, restaurants can choose whether orders are picked up or delivered.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3f62e5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3f62e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Pickup Orders Are Often the Most Profitable<\/h3><p data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4723\">For many small restaurants, pickup orders are the most cost-effective form of online ordering.<\/p><p data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4916\">When customers place an order online and pick it up themselves, the restaurant avoids delivery costs entirely. This means the restaurant keeps a larger portion of the revenue from each order.<\/p><p data-start=\"4918\" data-end=\"5036\">Many restaurants encourage pickup by offering faster preparation times or small discounts compared to delivery orders.<\/p><p data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5149\">Pickup orders also simplify operations because restaurants do not need to manage drivers or delivery logistics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09d48f7 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09d48f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Offering Delivery Without Marketplace Fees<\/h3><p data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5323\">Restaurants that want to offer delivery still have several options without relying exclusively on delivery marketplaces.<\/p><p data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5504\">Some restaurants operate their own delivery service using staff drivers. Others partner with courier networks that provide drivers without listing the restaurant on a marketplace.<\/p><p data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5662\">Services such as <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Uber Direct<\/span><\/span> allow restaurants to request delivery drivers while still accepting orders through their own systems.<\/p><p data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"5787\">This approach allows restaurants to maintain control over pricing and customer relationships while still offering delivery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-426513a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"426513a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choosing the Right Ordering System<\/h3><p data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"5954\">When evaluating an online ordering system, small restaurant owners should consider several factors beyond just the price.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"9m9jbu\" data-start=\"5956\" data-end=\"5973\">Ease of Setup<\/h4><p data-start=\"5975\" data-end=\"6058\">The system should be simple enough to set up without requiring technical expertise.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"i28clo\" data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6085\">Mobile-Friendly Menus<\/h4><p data-start=\"6087\" data-end=\"6204\">Most customers will view the menu on their phones, so the ordering interface should be optimized for mobile browsing.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"1tgy7fs\" data-start=\"6206\" data-end=\"6226\">Menu Flexibility<\/h4><p data-start=\"6228\" data-end=\"6322\">Restaurants <a href=\"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/update-restaurant-menu-qr-code\/\">should be able to 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data-end=\"4542\">How Chocochip Helps Restaurants Accept Orders Directly<\/h3><p data-start=\"6512\" data-end=\"6641\">Chocochip provides a digital menu and QR ordering system that allows restaurants to accept online orders directly from customers.<\/p><p data-start=\"6643\" data-end=\"6827\">Instead of routing orders through a delivery marketplace, Chocochip sends orders straight to the restaurant. This allows restaurant owners to decide how those orders will be fulfilled.<\/p><p data-start=\"6829\" data-end=\"6861\">With Chocochip, restaurants can:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6863\" data-end=\"7091\"><li data-section-id=\"192wgb2\" data-start=\"6863\" data-end=\"6904\"><p data-start=\"6865\" data-end=\"6904\">Create a mobile-friendly digital menu<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"fqquvd\" data-start=\"6905\" data-end=\"6959\"><p data-start=\"6907\" data-end=\"6959\">Generate QR codes for tables and takeout packaging<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h6ve30\" data-start=\"6960\" data-end=\"7001\"><p data-start=\"6962\" data-end=\"7001\">Accept orders directly from customers<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1oxp3aa\" data-start=\"7002\" data-end=\"7033\"><p data-start=\"7004\" data-end=\"7033\">Update menu items instantly<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1k74gkn\" data-start=\"7034\" data-end=\"7091\"><p data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7091\">Reduce dependence on delivery marketplace commissions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"7093\" data-end=\"7272\">Because the system focuses on the ordering layer, restaurants can combine it with pickup, in-house delivery, or courier services depending on what works best for their operations.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"2729b1\" data-start=\"7279\" data-end=\"7297\">The Bottom Line<\/h3><p data-start=\"7299\" data-end=\"7367\">Online ordering does not have to be expensive for small restaurants.<\/p><p data-start=\"7369\" data-end=\"7658\">While delivery marketplaces offer convenience, their commission fees can significantly reduce profits. By using direct ordering systems and encouraging pickup or flexible delivery options, restaurants can provide the convenience customers expect while keeping more revenue from each order.<\/p><p data-start=\"7660\" data-end=\"7824\">For many small restaurants, the cheapest way to accept online orders is not through large marketplaces but through a system that allows customers to order directly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1491ef cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1491ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4542\">Comparing Popular Online Ordering Systems for Small Restaurants<\/h3><p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"588\">When choosing an online ordering system, many small restaurant owners compare several platforms before deciding which one fits their operations and budget.<\/p><p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"839\">Some of the most commonly considered tools include <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">GloriaFood<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Square Online<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Toast POS<\/span><\/span>, and Chocochip. Each platform is designed for slightly different restaurant needs.<\/p><p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"936\">Understanding the differences can help restaurant owners choose the most cost-effective option.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"1px8ajp\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"970\">GloriaFood vs Chocochip<\/h4><p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1192\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">GloriaFood<\/span><\/span> is known for offering a free online ordering system that restaurants can embed on their website. It focuses primarily on helping restaurants accept pickup and delivery orders online.<\/p><p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1316\">However, many restaurants eventually upgrade to paid features for marketing tools, branded apps, or advanced integrations.<\/p><p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1567\">Chocochip focuses on a different experience: helping restaurants turn their <strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1442\">digital menu into a smart ordering interface<\/strong>. Instead of just displaying items, the system helps customers understand the menu, ask questions, and place orders directly.<\/p><p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1682\">For small restaurants with complex menus, this can improve the ordering experience and reduce customer confusion.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"3aam53\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1719\">Square Online vs Chocochip<\/h4><p data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1975\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Square Online<\/span><\/span> is popular among small businesses because it combines online ordering with payment processing. Restaurants that already use Square for payments often find it convenient to add online ordering through the same system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2132\">However, Square is designed as a <strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2039\">general commerce platform<\/strong>, which means the ordering experience may not be optimized specifically for restaurant menus.<\/p><p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2317\">Chocochip focuses exclusively on restaurant menus and ordering. This allows restaurants to create a more menu-focused experience for customers browsing and ordering from their phones.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"18u66mg\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2350\">Toast POS vs Chocochip<\/h4><p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2567\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Toast POS<\/span><\/span> is a comprehensive restaurant management system that includes POS hardware, payments, and online ordering. It is often used by larger restaurants that want an all-in-one system.<\/p><p data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2747\">While Toast provides powerful features, the cost and complexity may be higher than what small independent restaurants need when they simply want to start accepting online orders.<\/p><p data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2914\">Chocochip is designed to be lighter and easier to implement, allowing restaurants to launch digital menus and QR ordering without requiring a full POS system change.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"1uae3dt\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2968\">Which System Is Best for Small Restaurants?<\/h4><p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3047\">The best online ordering system depends on how a restaurant wants to operate.<\/p><p data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3331\">Restaurants that want a full POS ecosystem\u00a0may prefer Toast.<br data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3116\" \/>Restaurants already using Square payments may find Square Online convenient.<br data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3195\" \/>Restaurants looking for a simple digital ordering layer that works with their existing operations may prefer a lightweight solution.<\/p><p data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3481\">For many small restaurants, the most important factor is not just the software itself but how easily customers can browse the menu and place orders.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"uvqm1x\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3539\">Choosing a System That Works for Your Restaurant<\/h4><p data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3674\">The goal of any ordering system should be to make it easier for customers to order while keeping costs manageable for the restaurant.<\/p><p data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3861\">Many small restaurants are now exploring solutions that allow them to accept orders directly through digital menus and QR ordering rather than relying entirely on delivery marketplaces.<\/p><p data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3968\">This approach allows restaurants to maintain control over their menu, their customers, and their margins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b36bd cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0b36bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: Affordable Online Ordering for Restaurants<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3294e4 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3294e4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-separate-animation-selector=\".elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\" data-text-animation-class=\"sequental, random\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e7a8b cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"72e7a8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What is the cheapest way for restaurants to accept online orders?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The most affordable option is usually a direct ordering system that allows customers to place orders through the restaurant\\u2019s own digital menu instead of a marketplace.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;46e4363&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Do restaurants need delivery apps to accept online orders?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;No. Restaurants can accept online orders through their own ordering system and then decide separately how those orders are fulfilled.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;b28404c&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e81a3eb&quot;,&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Can QR code menus accept online orders?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes. 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orders?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h6><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1201\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\"><p>The most affordable option is usually a direct ordering system that allows customers to place orders through the restaurant\u2019s own digital menu instead of a marketplace.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h6 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1202\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Do restaurants need delivery apps to accept online orders?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h6><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1202\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\"><p>No. Restaurants can accept online orders through their own ordering system and then decide separately how those orders are fulfilled.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h6 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1203\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Can QR code menus accept online orders?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h6><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1203\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\"><p>Yes. Some QR code menu systems like chocochip.ai\u00a0 allow customers to both view the menu and place orders directly from their phones.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h6 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1204\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Are delivery marketplaces worth it for small restaurants?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h6><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1204\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\"><p>Delivery marketplaces can help restaurants reach new customers, but the commission fees can reduce profitability. Many restaurants use them alongside direct ordering systems rather than relying on them exclusively.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash make online ordering easy, but their commissions can take a large share of every order. Fortunately, small restaurants can accept online orders in more affordable ways using digital menus and QR ordering systems. This guide explains how restaurants can reduce ordering costs while still offering customers a convenient way to order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":59794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[190,192,191,198],"class_list":["post-59759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-discovery","tag-aiagent","tag-aichatbot","tag-chatbot","tag-restaurantinsights"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59759","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59759"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59798,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59759\/revisions\/59798"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chocochip.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}