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Toast Online Ordering Pricing and Fees
Toast's $0/month starter plan looks appealing, but real operators report all-in costs of $1,000 to $2,000+ monthly. Here's the full pricing breakdown for 2026.
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Toast's $0/month starter plan looks appealing, but real operators report all-in costs of $1,000 to $2,000+ monthly. Here's the full pricing breakdown for 2026.
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Popmenu plans range from $179 to $499/mo in 2026 with no per-order commissions on direct orders. Here's a full breakdown of every tier, add-on, and hidden fee to know before signing.
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Square Online plans range from free to $149/month, but processing fees, add-ons, and per-location pricing can quietly inflate your real costs. Here's the full breakdown.
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BentoBox starts at $49/month, but per-order fees and processing charges can push costs past $700/month. Here's the full pricing breakdown for 2026.
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Owner.com charges $249 or $499/month, plus delivery and guest fees. Here's the full 2026 pricing breakdown so you know exactly what you're paying for.
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ChowNow is commission-free, but not free. Here's the full breakdown of subscription tiers, transaction fees, setup costs, and delivery charges for 2026.
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Grubhub commissions range from 15% to 30% per order, plus processing fees and hidden costs. Here's the full breakdown restaurants need before signing up in 2026.
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Uber Eats charges restaurants 7% to 30% per order depending on the plan. Here's a full breakdown of every fee tier, hidden surcharges, and whether the math actually works for your margins.
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DoorDash charges restaurants 15% to 30% per order depending on the plan. Learn what each tier costs, what fees cover, and how to keep more of your revenue.