Independence from Glovo, Uber Eats and Just Eat
The complete guide for restaurants and pizzerias that want online orders, higher margins and full control over delivery.
Glovo, Uber Eats and Just Eat bring visibility, but often at a high price: commissions of up to 30% per order, customers that aren't yours, and rules that change without notice.
This guide explains how much aggregators really cost, what independence means, and how to build your own ordering channel — online menu, dashboard, riders and loyalty — without giving up delivery.
How much do Glovo, Just Eat and Uber Eats really cost?
On traditional marketplaces you pay a commission on every order. With already tight margins in foodservice, 25–30% can wipe out almost all profit.
Concrete example: 200 orders a month at €30 average = €6,000 delivery revenue. At 30% commission you pay €1,800 a month in platform fees alone. With a fixed plan at €120/month, the same activity costs 18× less in commissions.
And it isn't only the commission: you often pay for visibility, promotions and add-on services. The real cost should be calculated across total orders.
Key restaurant question: «How much does Glovo cost me per month?» — multiply orders × average ticket × commission rate.
Why independence matters
With your own online menu, customers order directly from you. Data (email, phone, order history) stays with your restaurant, not the marketplace.
You set prices, promotions, delivery zones and riders. No penalty for rejecting an order when you're overloaded. No algorithm pushing customers to competitors in the same app.
TocTocFood is built for pizzerias and restaurants with their own fleet — or that want to run delivery without middlemen: fixed monthly price, unlimited orders, real-time dashboard.
- Customers and mailing list you own
- Control over riders, hours and postcode zones
- Predictable cost: no end-of-month surprises
- Menu, orders and closing managed from the dashboard
How to create your online ordering channel
1. Branded online menu
An ordering page with your logo, categories, images and integrated payment — customers order from you, not a generic app.
2. Dashboard for staff
Real-time orders, automatic or manual open/close, overload management and history. Someone needs to be on site with the dashboard open while you work.
3. Delivery with your fleet
You assign slots, zones and riders. No per-order commissions: the margin stays with the restaurant.
4. Loyalty
Mailing list, discounts and promotions direct to customers who already ordered from you — without paying the marketplace again to reach them.
Marketplace vs your own menu
| Glovo / Just Eat / Uber Eats | TocTocFood | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | Up to ~30% per order | Fixed monthly price |
| Customer ownership | Limited | Full (email, orders) |
| Rider control | Depends on the platform | Full |
| Predictable cost | Grows with orders | Fixed |
| Rejection penalties | Often yes | No |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Glovo cost me per month in commissions?+
It depends on orders and average ticket. With 200 orders at €30 and a 30% commission, you pay about €1,800 a month. With a fixed plan like TocTocFood (€120/month) the cost stays the same regardless of volume.
Can I use TocTocFood and stay on Glovo?+
Yes — many restaurants use the marketplace for acquisition and their own menu for regulars and better margins. The goal is to gradually move orders to the direct channel.
How do I create my ordering app or menu?+
You don't need a native app: TocTocFood provides a mobile-optimised web menu with online payment, order dashboard and delivery management. Customers bookmark the link like an app.
Does the restaurant open automatically at opening time?+
In automatic mode yes, if the dashboard is open and someone is present to manage orders. Opening follows configured hours: nobody on site means no orders accepted.
Who is TocTocFood for?+
For pizzerias and restaurants with their own riders, or that want to run delivery without per-order commissions. Ideal if you already deliver or want independence from marketplaces.
Want to calculate your savings?
Contact us for a free consultation: we analyse orders and current commissions and show how much you can save with your own ordering channel.