Online ordering
ChowNow
Commission-free branded online ordering, app and marketing.
$119–328/mo
What it costs
Commission-free model: subscription roughly $149–$199/mo per location plus standard ~2.95% + 29¢ processing, with a one-time setup fee (often $119–$499). Month-to-month, annual, and 2-year contract options; delivery via Flex is a flat per-order fee.
Best for
Independents who want a branded, commission-free ordering channel to escape the 15–30% delivery-app cut.
Pros
- 0% commission on direct orders — keeps your margin
- Branded ordering page plus a marketplace app
- Marketing tools to drive repeat orders
- Flexible contract terms available
Cons
- Subscription owed even in slow months
- Processing and setup fees on top of the monthly
- Less of a full website/brand builder than BentoBox
- Pays off best at steady direct-order volume
Integrations
Integrates with major POS systems (Toast, Square, Clover, and others) and pushes orders into the kitchen; connects to delivery dispatch.
Alternatives
Owner.com · Square Online · BentoBox
Our take: A proven, restaurant-focused way to own commission-free ordering — the flat fee is well worth it once you're driving meaningful direct volume.
Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.