How much commission does Direct Dine charge?
Direct Dine charges 0% commission on orders processed through the platform. You pay a small flat monthly fee and keep 100% of every sale, unlike third-party delivery apps that take 15–30%.
The Future of Restaurant Tech
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Grow Your Direct Dine.
Stop giving 30% to delivery apps. Direct Dine bundles direct online ordering, QR dine-in checkout, AI screenshot-to-order capture, and multi-language menus — all at 0% commission.
New: take orders inside your own WordPress site
0% Commission
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Every Ordering Channel
One kitchen. Every way your guests order.
Keep the website you already have, add a branded app for your regulars, and get discovered on our marketplace. Every order lands on the same board, prints on the same printer, and reads from the same menu.
New — WordPress Plugin
Already have a WordPress site? Keep it.
Install the Direct Dine plugin and the website you already own becomes a full ordering system. Your team accepts, prepares and closes orders on a live board inside wp-admin — no second dashboard to learn, no rebuild, no theme change.
- Live order board inside wp-admin, with search and filters
- Import your existing menu, then edit it from either side
- Card payments verified on your own gateway, plus cash
- Table bookings and daily stats as WordPress widgets
your-restaurant.com/wp-admin
Web app & mobile app
Your own customer app
A branded ordering app built around you — your logo, your colours, your menu, your domain. Guests install it from the browser in one tap, and we can ship it as a native mobile app when you are ready for the stores.
- Installable web app on your own domain
- Native iOS & Android build on request
- Accounts, loyalty and one-tap reordering
- 0% commission — the guest list stays yours
Direct Dine Marketplace
Get found by new customers
Your own channels keep your regulars. The marketplace brings you people who have never heard of you — browsing by city, filtering for open now, delivery or pickup — running on the same menu and the same opening hours you already manage.
- City and area discovery, search and featured rows
- Delivery, pickup and table booking
- Shares your live menu, hours and prices
- One commission agreed up front, no lock-in
Owner app & kitchen screen
Wherever the order comes from, it lands in one place
Your WordPress site, your own app, a QR table or the marketplace — every order reaches the owner dashboard and the kitchen screen at the same second, prints the same ticket, and counts into the same daily report. Your team learns one system, not four.
- Owner dashboard: live orders, revenue and one-tap accept
- Kitchen screen with ticket printing and order archive
- Role-based access for owners, kitchen and staff
Most restaurants start with one channel and add the others later. The menu, the orders, the customers and the reports are shared — so nothing ever gets rebuilt.
Talk to us about your setupRestaurant Growth Software
One platform for direct online ordering, guest retention, and restaurant operations.
Direct Dine combines branded ordering, AI recommendations, menu control, loyalty, and multi-location management so restaurants can own the guest relationship and keep more revenue.
Direct Ordering
Launch a branded ordering experience that reduces third-party dependency and protects restaurant margins with 0% commission.
AI Revenue Tools
Use AI-powered recommendations, upsell suggestions, and trend insights to grow average order value and repeat visits.
Operational Control
Manage menus, locations, staff workflows, and ordering activity from one place with live updates across the business.
Customer Ownership
Build loyalty programs and keep your customer data in-house so your restaurant can market directly to guests.
QR Dine-In Checkout
Guests scan a per-table QR code, browse the live menu in their language, and pay from their phone. Orders attach to the table and flow straight to the kitchen — no app install required.
AI Screenshot-to-Order
Customers DM their order on Instagram or WhatsApp? Upload the screenshot, our AI reads it, matches every item to your menu, and creates a real POS order after a one-tap review.
Multi-Language Menus
Serve every guest in their language. Per-locale translations for menu items, categories, and descriptions — the back office stays in one language while customers see theirs automatically.
What We Build For You
A Complete Toolkit, Tailored To Your Restaurant.
From your branded ordering app to the kitchen printer humming in the back — every layer of Direct Dine is personalized for how your team actually works.
Custom Branded Web App
A fully personalized PWA built around your brand — your logo, your colors, your menu, your tone. Customers install it from the browser, no app store friction.
- Custom theme, hero, and storefront design
- Connect your own domain
- Mobile-first, installable, fast
Tablet & Printer Setup
A kitchen tablet that prints tickets the moment an order is paid — orders flow straight from your storefront to the line, with no manual re-entry.
- Auto-routed kitchen & receipt printing
- Real-time order tickets on the line
- Customizable ticket templates
AI
AI Growth Assistant
An AI business analyst that reads your data, suggests upsells, forecasts demand, and even generates polished menu photos when you don't have any.
- Smart upsell & pairing suggestions
- Demand forecasting & low-stock alerts
- AI-generated menu imagery
Multi-Location & Roles
Run two storefronts or twenty from one account. Give every teammate the right access — owner, kitchen, or floor staff — without sharing logins.
- Central dashboard for every location
- Role-based permissions per staff
- Shift management & activity logs
Loyalty & Gift Cards
Reward your regulars and capture new revenue with branded gift cards your guests can buy, send, and redeem in-app or in-store.
- Points-based loyalty program
- Issue, redeem, adjust & void gift cards
- Audit trail with full history
Multi-Language Storefront
Serve every guest in their language. Translate menu items, categories, and descriptions per locale — your back office stays clean while customers see their language.
- Per-item translations for every locale
- Auto-detect customer language
- Add or remove languages anytime
QR Dine-In Ordering
Per-table QR codes turn every seat into a self-service counter. Guests scan, browse the live menu in their language, order, and pay — tickets fire straight to the kitchen attached to the right table.
- Per-table QR with live menu & pricing
- Dine-in session linked to kitchen tickets
- No app download required
AI
AI Screenshot-to-Order
Customers DM their order on Instagram, WhatsApp, or SMS? Drop the screenshot into Direct Dine. Our vision AI reads every line, matches it to your menu, and creates a real POS order after staff review.
- Reads IG / WhatsApp / SMS screenshots
- Smart menu match with one-tap review
- Choose between Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini
WhatsApp Reservations Bot
Let guests book a table over WhatsApp. A conversational bot collects party size, date, time, and contact — then drops the reservation into your dashboard. One webhook, zero spam.
- Meta WhatsApp Cloud API direct
- Encrypted credentials per tenant
- 6-state conversation flow
Take a Look Inside
See how easy it is to manage your restaurant, from the front door to the kitchen line.
How We Compare
"The math is simple. Stop losing 30% on every order."
| Key Metrics | Third-Party Apps | Legacy POS | Direct Dine AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissions | 15% - 30% per order | 2.5% + hidden fees | 0% Commission |
| Data Ownership | None (They own your guest) | Partial | 100% Yours |
| AI Growth Tools | Basic analytics | Not included | Pro Growth Included |
| App Customization | Zero (Generic list) | Very limited | Fully Branded PWA |
| Support | Email/Ticket | 9-to-5 | 24/7 Priority |
Transparent Pricing
Small Monthly Fee • Cancel Anytime
Note: Tablet & printer equipment not included
Wolt, Bolt and delivery apps take ~25–30% of every order. Direct Dine takes $50/month flat — 0% commission on your own ordering channel.
Starter
Get your restaurant online, fast.
$50
/mo
- ✓ Personalized Web App
- ✓ Unlimited Orders
- ✓ Manage Menu In Real Time
- ✓ 0% Commissions
- ✓ No Contract - Cancel Anytime
MOST POPULAR
Essential
Everything an independent shop needs to grow.
$149
/mo
- ✓ Everything in Starter
- ✓ Loyalty Program
- ✓ Branded Gift Cards
- ✓ QR Dine-In Ordering
- ✓ Multi-Language Menus
- ✓ Staff Shifts & Roles
- ✓ AI Screenshot-to-Order
TOP CHOICE
Pro Growth AI
For serious multi-location growth.
$199
/mo
- ✓ Everything in Essential
- ✓ AI Business Analyst & Upselling
- ✓ Demand Forecasting & Inventory
- ✓ Multi-Location, One Account
- ✓ WhatsApp Reservations Bot
- ✓ AI-Generated Menu Images
0% commission on your own ordering channel. The optional DirectDine marketplace listing charges 15% only on the orders the marketplace brings you — never on your direct orders.
Calculate your commission savingsSee the full feature list
Every module, in detail — from real-time notifications to AI tools.
All FeaturesFrequently Asked Questions
Answers for restaurants comparing Direct Dine to delivery apps, marketplaces, and legacy POS tools.
Is Direct Dine a good online ordering system for a small business?
Yes. The Starter plan starts at $50/month and is built for small independent restaurants, cafés, and food businesses that need branded online ordering, real-time menu updates, and no long-term contract.
Does Direct Dine work for takeaway and delivery as well as in-house ordering?
Yes. Direct Dine handles takeaway, delivery, and in-house QR table ordering from one system, so orders from every channel flow straight to your kitchen with no manual re-entry.
Can I keep my existing WordPress website?
Yes. Install the Direct Dine plugin on the WordPress site you already own and it becomes a full ordering system — your live menu, checkout, and an order board your team works from inside wp-admin. There is no rebuild, no theme change, and no second dashboard to learn.
Can Direct Dine build a customer app for my restaurant?
Yes. You get a branded ordering web app on your own domain that guests install from the browser in one tap, and we can ship it as a native iOS and Android app when you want to be in the app stores. You can also list your restaurant on the Direct Dine marketplace to be found by customers looking for somewhere new.
Does Direct Dine support QR code dine-in ordering at the table?
Yes. Guests scan a per-table QR code, browse the live menu in their language, and check out from their phone. Orders attach to the table session and go straight to the kitchen — no app install required.
Does Direct Dine support multi-language menus for international customers?
Yes. The storefront ships with per-locale translations for menu items, categories, and descriptions, and auto-detects the customer language while your back office stays in one language.
Does Direct Dine require a long-term contract?
No. Direct Dine is month-to-month with no long-term contract and no cancellation penalty — start, scale, or cancel anytime.
Does Direct Dine handle invoice fiscalization?
No. Direct Dine is an ordering and management platform, not a certified fiscalization solution. The order confirmations, receipts, and reports it generates are operational documents — they are not fiscal invoices and are not reported to the tax authority. Fiscalization and the issuing of fiscal invoices (for example, with NIVF/NSLF and a QR code under Albanian law, or via a fiscal device in Kosovo) remain entirely the business's responsibility, through its own certified fiscal solution.
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