Online Ordering for Chicago Restaurants
Accept orders directly from your website. Help your Chicago restaurant thrive with commission-free technology.
$2,400/mo
Average Savings
vs. third-party delivery app fees
99.9%
Order Accuracy
with digital order entry
23%
Revenue Increase
average increase in online orders
Chicago Restaurant Market Overview
Key market statistics for the Chicago restaurant industry
2.7 million
Population
7,500+
Restaurants
$35
Avg Order Value
38%
Online Ordering Growth
74%
Mobile Orders
Why Chicago Restaurants Need Online Ordering
From blue-collar hot dog stands to three-star Michelin dining, Chicago's food scene spans every price point and cuisine. RestauNax provides Chicago restaurants with a direct ordering platform that lets you keep 100% of your revenue. With 38% year-over-year growth in online ordering, now is the time to capture your share of this expanding market.
Transform your restaurant with a powerful online ordering system. Accept orders directly from your website and mobile app with zero commission fees. Keep 100% of your revenue while providing customers with a seamless ordering experience.
Serving restaurants across Chicago:
Local Challenges
- Third-party ordering platforms like DoorDash and Grubhub charge 15-30% commission on every order, eating into already thin margins
- Manual order entry creates errors that result in remakes, refunds, and unhappy customers
- In a metropolitan area of 2.7 million residents, intense competition makes customer retention critical for survival
- With 7,500+ restaurants in Chicago, standing out requires every competitive advantage
- In a market this competitive, restaurants without 24/7 online ordering lose orders to those who have it
Your Opportunity
- Accept orders 24/7 directly from your website with zero commission fees
- Reduce phone order errors with digital order entry that goes straight to your kitchen
- Increase Chicago's average order value of $35 even higher with strategic upsells and modifiers
- Capture your share of Chicago's 38% year-over-year online ordering growth
- Serve Chicago's 2.7 million residents with round-the-clock online ordering
Online Ordering Features for Chicago Restaurants
Everything you need to succeed in Chicago's competitive restaurant market.
Real-Time Menu Management
Update your menu instantly. Add items, change prices, and mark items as sold out in real-time.
Smart Order Routing
Orders automatically route to your kitchen display or printer. Never miss an order again.
Customer Accounts
Customers can save their favorites, reorder easily, and track their order history.
Multiple Payment Options
Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash on delivery.
Chicago's Culinary Identity
Chicago's food identity is fierce and proud - never put ketchup on a hot dog, and the deep-dish vs thin crust debate is serious business. Diverse neighborhoods each have distinct food identities.
Famous Chicago Dishes
Popular Cuisine Types
- Italian
- Mexican
- Polish
- Chinese
- Steakhouse
- Fine Dining
Smarter Restaurant Technology
RestauNax uses 7 AI features to help Chicago restaurants take more orders, increase revenue, and save time.
Get your Chicago restaurant online fast. AI reads your existing menu and builds your digital ordering system in minutes, not days.
AI Menu Parsing
Upload any menu format and AI extracts all items automatically
Go live in minutes, not days
AI Modifier Suggestions
AI suggests relevant add-ons and modifications for menu items
Maximize revenue per order automatically
AI SEO Keywords
AI generates optimized keywords for local search ranking
Rank higher in 'restaurants near me' searches
AI Phone Ordering
24/7 intelligent phone order taking with consistent upselling
Never miss a call, increase order value by 18%
AI Image Generation
Generate professional menu item photos instantly
Save $50+ per photo on professional photography
AI Deal Generation
AI analyzes your menu and suggests profitable meal combos
Increase average order value with strategic bundles
AI Email Templates
Generate professional marketing emails in seconds
Professional marketing without the copywriter cost
All 7 AI features included with every RestauNax plan for Chicago restaurants. No extra fees.
Why Chicago Restaurants Choose AI
See how AI Menu Parsing transforms restaurant operations compared to traditional methods.
Traditional Way
With RestauNax AI
Building digital menu
Manual data entry, days of work
Upload photo, done in minutes
Building digital menu
Manual data entry, days of work
Upload photo, done in minutes
Menu accuracy
Typos, missed items, pricing errors
99%+ extraction accuracy
Menu accuracy
Typos, missed items, pricing errors
99%+ extraction accuracy
AI-Powered Online Ordering
Built for Chicago restaurantsCalculate Your Chicago ROI
See how much your restaurant could save with Online Ordering. Adjust the sliders to match your business.
Your Restaurant Details
Monthly Orders
500
Average Order Value
$35
Estimated Missed Calls
15%
Based on Chicago average labor costs and market data. Results are estimates and may vary.
Monthly Benefit
$6.0K
savings + revenueAnnual Benefit
$72.6K
projected yearlyROI
2940%
return on investmentPayback Period
Less than 1 week
MONTHLY BREAKDOWN
Recovered Revenue (75 missed calls)
+$1.8K
Upsell Revenue (15% increase)
+$2.6K
Labor Savings
+$1.6K
Total Monthly Value
$6.0K
How a family italian place in Fulton Market/West Loop saved $1.3K - $1.9K/month
The Challenge
Like many family italian place owners, David was watching profits disappear to third-party delivery app commissions. Every order through DoorDash meant giving up 27% of revenue.
The Solution
RestauNax offered something the third-party apps couldn't: direct customer relationships and zero commission fees. David signed up that day.
The Results
$1.3K - $1.9K
Commission Saved
+18%
Order Value Increase
80%
Direct Orders
“We were losing thousands to third-party app fees. Now our Fulton Market/West Loop customers order directly and we keep 100% of our revenue. Best decision we made this year.”
Lisa T.
local mexican spot, Fulton Market/West LoopReady to write your own success story?
Join Chicago restaurants already using RestauNax Online Ordering.
What Chicago Restaurant Owners Say
Join the growing number of Chicago restaurants using RestauNax for Online Ordering.
“We were losing thousands to third-party app fees. Now our Fulton Market/West Loop customers order directly and we keep 100% of our revenue. Best decision we made this year.”
Keeping 100% of revenue
Lisa T.
local mexican spot, Fulton Market/West Loop“Within the first month, our average order value went up 16%. The upselling suggestions are smart and our customers actually appreciate them.”
28% higher order values
Tony L.
steakhouse bistro, Fulton Market/West Loop“The phone used to ring off the hook during dinner rush. Now 81% of our orders come in online without a single phone call. My staff can actually focus on cooking.”
71% orders now online
Stephanie D.
family fine dining place, Fulton Market/West Loop4.9/5 Average Rating
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Trusted by 1,000+ restaurants nationwide
Why Choose RestauNax Online Ordering?
- Zero commission fees - keep 100% of your revenue
- Orders go directly to your kitchen
- Build your own customer database
- Increase average order values with upsells
- Reduce phone order errors
- 24/7 automated order acceptance
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Iconic Chicago Restaurants
Join these legendary Chicago establishments in embracing modern technology. Online Ordering helps restaurants of all sizes compete and thrive.
Lou Malnati's
Pizzeria
Famous for: Butter crust deep dish since 1971
Portillo's
Hot Dogs/Italian Beef
Famous for: Chicago fast-casual institution since 1963
Alinea
Fine Dining
Famous for: Three Michelin stars, world's best restaurant
Gene & Jude's
Hot Dogs
Famous for: Depression dogs since 1946
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about online ordering for Chicago restaurants.
Most restaurants are up and running within 24-48 hours. Our team handles the setup, menu upload, and testing to ensure a smooth launch.
No! Customers can order directly from your website on any device. We also provide an optional branded mobile app for customers who prefer apps.
Orders can be received via tablet, kitchen display system, thermal printer, or integration with your existing POS system.
Yes, you have full control over your online ordering hours, which can be different from your dine-in hours.
We support all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and you can enable cash on delivery or pickup.
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