{"id":3549,"date":"2026-02-10T13:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/?p=3549"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:34:31","slug":"online-ordering-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/online-ordering-system\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>What Is an Online Ordering System?<\/span><\/h2>\n

An online ordering system is a digital technology that restaurants use to allow customers to place orders online. Generally, ordering systems will take payment and facilitate the placement of takeout and delivery orders.<\/p>\n

Some online ordering systems will also help restaurants manage their reservations<\/a>, but this is not always the case \u2014 after all, not every restaurant that does takeout or delivery also accepts reservations.<\/p>\n

Most modern solutions allow customers to place orders either from their mobile device or their computer. This is important as each customer will have their own unique ordering preferences.<\/p>\n

Online ordering solutions take payment through a POS system<\/a>, also known as a point-of-sale system. These systems allow for payment processing and can make payment much easier for online orders.<\/p>\n

Once you have your online ordering system set up, you can use it to take orders from customers in-person as well. The system can also send your guests notifications about the status of their orders.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What to Look For in an Online Ordering System<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are lots of options out there for online ordering systems. Here are a few of the features you should keep an eye out for.<\/p>\n

1. Low Commission Fees<\/h3>\n

Many online ordering systems make their money through commission fees. That means that every time someone places an order, the system takes a percentage.<\/p>\n

Obviously, the lower the fees, the more money ends up in your pocket. So, it\u2019s a good idea to look for systems that have low commission fees as your first criteria. However, there are some occasions where it makes sense to choose a more expensive system instead of the cheapest option.<\/p>\n

2. Works Well With Mobile<\/h3>\n

More and more of our lives have been shifting to mobile, and food is no exception. These days, customers expect to be able to place orders at their favorite restaurants right from their mobile phones. So, it\u2019s important to give them what they want.<\/p>\n

Luckily, most online ordering systems offer mobile ordering, so this isn\u2019t too hard to find.
\n<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n