Turning Apple Maps Discovery into a Restaurant Revenue Channel
Restaurant discovery now happens inside Apple’s ecosystem, with Apple Maps searches to Siri recommendations playing a major role in where diners choose to eat. Though these moments of discovery are high-intent, without the right tools in place, they can send customers to third-party platforms instead of directly to a restaurant’s online menu.
The newly launched Sauce integration with Apple gives restaurants a way to control what happens next, turning discovery into a direct path to ordering and delivery.
Rolling out to Sauce partners in phases, beginning in December 2025, restaurants can now register for Apple Business Connect and link their account through Sauce to manage their presence across Apple’s tools—connecting discovery to delivery.
“This integration fits perfectly with our mission to help restaurants take control of their brand and customer relationships,” said Li-ran Navon, CEO and Founder of Sauce.
By combining discovery, ordering, delivery, and AI-powered customer retention, Sauce continues to evolve beyond delivery, supporting restaurants at every step of the customer journey.
All in One Platform
This shift quietly signals a change in the way restaurant demand is routed. Apple controls discovery, discovery shapes choice, and choice determines where orders flow. By sitting between discovery and delivery, Sauce changes what happens in that critical moment.
Third-party marketplaces have long depended on being the default next click after discovery. When discovery and direct ordering are connected instead, that default disappears—along with the automatic handoff of customer relationships and revenue.
Consistent Experience From Checkout to Delivery
Apple Maps discovery isn’t just about being found—it’s about what happens next:
- Bring customers directly to your online ordering page when they discover your restaurant on Apple Maps
- Connect discovery to ordering powered by Sauce, with no competitors or distractions
- Deliver a consistent experience from checkout to delivery, keeping everything under your brand to build trust and repeat orders
What Apple Business Connect Makes Possible
Apple Business Connect is a free tool that allows restaurants to manage how their information appears across Apple Maps, Wallet, Siri, Mail, and more.
With access to Apple Business Connect, Sauce restaurant partners can:
- Control their Apple Maps place cards
- Keep hours, photos, menus, and promotions accurate
- Create a more engaging, trustworthy first impression
Accurate listings don’t just improve visibility—they build confidence at the exact moment customers are deciding where to order.
Why Restaurants are Choosing Sauce with Apple Maps
Sauce goes beyond visibility by connecting Apple discovery directly to commission-free, first-party ordering.
Through this integration, restaurants can:
- Promote direct ordering and offers across Apple Maps, Siri, Wallet, and more
- Avoid third-party marketplaces and commission fees
- Keep full ownership of customer data and relationships
- Provide customers with a familiar, easy-to-use, mobile-first experience
- Hang on to hard-earned profits
- Get unlimited driver availability with fully-managed customer support
The result is a smoother path from discovery to checkout—without detours.
Built-In Insights That Drive Growth
The integration also includes access to Apple Business Connect Insights, helping restaurants understand how customers discover and interact with their place cards.
These insights allow restaurants to:
- See what drives engagement
- Refine promotions and offers
- Understand which listings perform best
Instead of guessing, restaurants can make informed decisions based on real discovery behavior.
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Get Started with Apple Business Connect
Restaurants can register for Apple Business Connect for free and link their account through Sauce to manage and automate their Apple presence, or work directly with their Sauce Restaurant Success Managers.
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By Eileen Strauss
