Keep More of Your Profits with Commission-Free Online Ordering
Running a restaurant has always come with tight margins. Between food costs, labor, and overhead, there’s not a lot of room to give away a cut of every sale. Yet that’s exactly what happens when restaurants rely on third-party delivery apps and online ordering platforms. While these services bring in orders, they also take a significant percentage of each transaction. As a partner of SkyTab, we help restaurants move away from that model with commission-free online ordering that puts more money back into the business.
When you offer your own online ordering platform, you stay in control of your sales. There’s no outside app changing your menu prices, delaying your orders, or collecting customer data for their own use. Every order placed through your system is yours from start to finish. That means more consistent experiences for your customers and more revenue in your pocket.
The problem with many popular third-party apps is the cost. They typically charge a service fee to the customer, a commission fee to the restaurant, and sometimes even a marketing fee if you want to appear higher in search results. Once all those charges are applied, it’s not uncommon for restaurants to lose a large portion of the sale. Over time, that adds up.
With SkyTab’s built-in online ordering, there are no commission fees. The system connects directly to your POS, so you don’t have to manually enter orders from another platform. Customers place orders through your website or mobile page, and the ticket goes straight to your kitchen. You keep full control over your pricing, your menu, and your timing.
Another major advantage is branding. When a customer orders through your own platform, they stay connected to your restaurant, not a third-party app. That gives you more opportunities to market to them later through email, loyalty programs, or special offers. It’s your data and your relationship to manage, which is critical for building repeat business.
Restaurants using third-party apps often struggle with inaccurate orders, missing items, or customer service issues that are out of their hands. With your own system, you reduce those risks. You can monitor everything from preparation time to customer preferences, and you can resolve issues directly without relying on an outside company to represent you.
The online ordering tool also includes features designed to make managing takeout and delivery easier. You can update menu items in real time, adjust prep times based on kitchen load, and pause ordering during rushes if needed. These kinds of tools help you manage demand more effectively, which leads to better service and fewer mistakes.
It’s also easier to promote your own ordering system. Many restaurants offer a small discount or exclusive item for customers who order directly rather than through an app. Even without a discount, many customers are happy to support local businesses more directly when given the option. A simple reminder on your website or in your restaurant can be enough to shift behavior over time.
As a SkyTab partner, we help restaurants get this system up and running quickly. We work with you to set up your menu, customize the ordering flow, and connect everything to your existing operations. We’ll also train your staff and provide support as your team adapts to the new tools.
This is not just about saving money. It’s about running a smarter, more efficient restaurant. By moving away from platforms that charge fees on every sale, you can invest those savings back into your business. That might mean hiring another employee, upgrading equipment, or expanding your marketing efforts.
Commission-free online ordering helps you take back control over your takeout and delivery business. It makes things simpler for your team, more consistent for your customers, and more profitable for your bottom line.
If you're interested in keeping more of what you earn while still offering customers the convenience they expect, let’s talk. We’re here to help you set up a solution that fits your workflow and grows with your business.







