What makes Direct Dine better than third-party delivery apps?
Direct Dine gives restaurants a branded direct ordering flow, 0% commission, AI growth tools, and first-party customer ownership instead of hiding the brand behind a marketplace listing.
The Future of Restaurant Tech
Reclaim Your Margins.
Reclaim Your Margins.
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.
0% Commission
AI Powered
No Contracts
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Restaurant 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, manager, kitchen, or cashier — 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
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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
Essential
Perfect for local independent shops.
$149
/mo
- ✓ Personalized Web App
- ✓ Unlimited Orders
- ✓ Loyalty Program
- ✓ Manage Employee Shifts
- ✓ Manage Menu In Real Time
- ✓ 0% Commissions
- ✓ No Contract - Cancel Anytime
TOP CHOICE
Pro Growth AI
For serious multi-location growth.
$199
/mo
- ✓ Everything in Essential
- ✓ AI Business Analyst & Upselling
- ✓ AI Smart Upselling Suggestions
- ✓ Multi-Location One Account
- ✓ Demand Forecasting & Inventory
- ✓ No Contract - Cancel Anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for restaurants comparing Direct Dine to delivery apps, marketplaces, and legacy POS tools.
Can independent restaurants use Direct Dine?
Yes. The Essential plan is positioned for local independent restaurants that need online ordering, loyalty, real-time menu updates, and no long-term contract.
Does Direct Dine support restaurant groups with multiple locations?
Yes. The Pro Growth AI plan includes multi-location management, demand forecasting, AI-assisted growth recommendations, and centralized account control.
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