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Order-ahead, pickup and keeping margin away from marketplaces.

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    Order-ahead for independent cafes: your own store vs marketplace apps

    Should your cafe take pickup orders through its own online store or through marketplace apps? Costs, control, customer data and a setup plan for both.

    October 12, 2026 · 2 min

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Online ordering: common questions

Answered by the GetCafePOS team. Can’t find yours? Ask us.

Is it worth having my own online ordering for a small cafe?

If your regulars order pickup, yes: every order through your own store avoids a marketplace commission. If your POS includes the store (GetCafePOS does), the only cost is your card processing.

How do I get customers to use my own store instead of an app?

Put the link everywhere regulars already look: a QR code where people wait for drinks, your Google Business Profile, your Instagram bio, and receipts. Reward points online help too.

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