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Pay at the Table System for Restaurants

Let guests pay their bill directly at the table from their phone — without waiting for staff.

  • Payments at the table in seconds
    Guests scan, pay, and leave without waiting for the bill.
  • Faster table turnover = more guests served
    Reduce payment delays and free tables more quickly.
  • Better guest experience at the end of the visit
    No waiting, no friction — just fast and convenient payment.
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HOW IT WORKS

How does pay at the table work in restaurant

1.

Guests scan QR code at the table

Customers access your digital menu and ordering system instantly at the table.

2.

Customers place orders and manage their bill

Guests can order food and drinks and review their bill at any time during their visit.

3.

Guests pay directly at the table

Payments are completed instantly on the guest’s device and synced with your POS system.

✓

Result: Faster service and higher table turnover

Serve more guests with fewer delays — from ordering to payment, even during peak hours.

QR Code menu ordering example

BENEFITS

How pay at the table improves your operations

  • No payment bottlenecks during peak hours
    Multiple tables can pay at the same time without slowing down service.
  • Real-time payment processing and POS sync
    All transactions are instantly recorded and visible in your system.
  • Less manual work for staff
    Your team spends less time handling bills and payments.
  • Faster table clearing after meals
    Tables become available more quickly for new guests.
  • Simplified bill handling and tipping
    Guests manage payments themselves, reducing staff involvement.
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QUICK START & ZERO RISK

Fast and easy setup — even in one day

Test the system risk-free

Test how pay at the table works in your restaurant.

No long-term contracts

Use it as long as you want — no commitments.

7-day support

Get help via chat or email — during and after setup.

BENEFITS

What changes when guests pay directly at the table

  • Higher revenue during peak hours
    Reduce delays and serve more tables when demand is highest.
  • More tips and higher guest satisfaction
    Easy tipping increases gratuity and improves experience.
  • Lower labor costs at peak times
    Fewer staff are needed to handle payment-related tasks.
  • Better conversion of busy service periods into revenue
    Turn high traffic into actual completed transactions faster.
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UPMENU PRODUCTS

Table payments are just the beginning

Everything your restaurant needs in one platform

Online Ordering

Online Ordering

Turn leads into paying clients with online ordering system

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Mobile App

Mobile App

Your own branded iOS & Android app

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Point of Sale

Point of Sale

Manage your restaurant with ease

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KDS

KDS

Streamline communication from front to back of house

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Delivery Management

Delivery Management

Easily manage your deliveries and drivers

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Delivery Dispatcher

Delivery Dispatcher

Offer delivery without your own drivers using third-party services

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Order Aggregation

Order Aggregation

Manage all orders from Uber Eats, Wolt and more from a single device

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Handheld POS

Handheld POS

Take orders, accept payments, and manage sales from one mobile device

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Order Management

Order Management

Manage your restaurant orders with ease

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Restaurant Website

Restaurant Website

Build your own restaurant website

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QR Menu

QR Menu

Create a QR code menu for self-service ordering right from the table

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Loyalty Program

Loyalty Program

Turn one-time clients into regulars with an automated loyalty program

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Marketing Tools

Marketing Tools

Boost sales with promotions, coupons, and email/SMS campaigns

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Trust our experience

We’ve been working with restaurants since 2012. Together with restaurant owners, we’ve built an all-in-one platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry.

We understand how critical speed, service flow, and guest experience are. That’s why we built a pay-at-the-table system that lets guests order and pay instantly — helping restaurants reduce wait times, increase table turnover, and generate more revenue during peak hours.

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OUR HAPPY CLIENTS

Why restaurateurs choose UpMenu

$1.5M saved on third-party fees with direct online ordering

Sushi Kushi

€107K revenue from branded mobile app

Yami Sushi

$789K from website & mobile app

Dedicate Healthy Kitchen

$32K revenue from 1,199 online orders in 3 weeks

Mulberry’s Market

$1.1M revenue from direct orders

Lil Ava’s Pizza

$863K revenue from direct orders

Michelangelo

WHAT OWNER SAYS

UpMenu has completely transformed our operations and customer engagement. The online ordering platform and branded app have driven repeat orders, cut down on third-party fees, and strengthened our brand presence.

GA
George Abraham
Owner, Lil Ava's Pizza franchise

The streamlined online ordering platform has substantially increased our sales while reducing our reliance on costly third-party platforms. It brought real operational efficiency to managing multiple locations.

CW
Chad White
Owner, Dedicate Healthy Kitchen

With UpMenu, we've saved thousands in third-party fees and nearly doubled our online revenue. It shows the power of having the right digital ordering strategy.

CS
Clint Seeley
Director of Marketing and Development, Michelangelo 301

Online orders now make up 60% of our total sales thanks to UpMenu. It removed the daily headaches of managing orders and lets us focus on running the business.

AP
Andrzej Pelc-Gonera
Owner, Sushi Kushi and Ramen Shop

UpMenu is truly plug & play. We moved our entire ordering system in one day and were up and running immediately.

LP
Laura Pochop
Owner, Mulberry's Market

UpMenu created both our online ordering system and a mobile app that customers actively download and use. We're excited about the future growth this opens up.

LP
Laura Pochop
Owner, Mulberry's Market

UpMenu helped us simplify ordering, reduce commission costs, and significantly improve our sales.

JK
Julia Kaljunen
Co-owner, Yami Sushi

PRICING

How much does a pay at the table system cost

Included in a simple monthly subscription
from $49

month / location

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It’s a system that allows guests to order and pay directly at the table using QR codes and mobile devices. Orders and payments are processed automatically, streamlining the entire service flow.

Yes. Guests use their own smartphones — no app download required.

Yes. Orders and payments are automatically synced with your POS, KDS, and other systems.

Yes. Guests don’t wait to order or pay, which significantly reduces service time and improves table turnover.

Yes. The system integrates with your existing tools and can be implemented without disrupting your workflow.

Related features:

QR Code Menu
Online Ordering System
Contactless Ordering
Table Ordering

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