Restaurant App Builder

  • No-code app builder = launch your app without developers
    Create and manage your restaurant app on your own — no technical skills needed.
  • More direct orders = no commission fees
    Accept orders through your own app and keep full revenue from every sale.
  • Reach customers instantly and drive repeat orders
    Send offers and updates directly to customers and bring them back faster.

Benefits

Why use the UpMenu restaurant app builder?

  • No technical skills required

    Update your menu, prices, and design anytime — quickly and easily.

  • Available on Android and iOS

    Get your own branded app for both Android and iOS.

  • Risk-free free trial

    Try the app builder and see how it works for your restaurant before you commit.

  • 7-day technical support

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

  • No long-term contracts

    Use it as long as you want — no commitments, no lock-ins.

  • Free setup service

    No time? We'll handle everything for you — from building your app to publishing it on the App Store and Google Play.

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Features

Features & Benefits of Building a Restaurant App

  • Build your own customer database
    Collect customer data and use it for future campaigns.
  • Increase average order value
    Set up automated upselling and promotions directly in the app.
  • Integrated payments and fast checkout
    Offer smooth payments (cards, Stripe, Apple & Google Pay).
  • Faster and easier ordering for your customers
    A simple mobile flow makes ordering quick and convenient.
  • App-only promotions = more engagement
    Customers return more often when they get exclusive offers in your app.
  • Built-in loyalty program that increases repeat orders
    Reward customers and encourage them to order more often.

See the difference

Traditional App Development vs No-Code App Builder

UpMenu No-Code App BuilderTraditional App Development
Time to launchAround 7 days to launch a fully working restaurant app3–6+ months for design, development, testing, and publishing
CostFrom $49/month with no large upfront investment$15,000–$100,000+ depending on scope and complexity
Payment modelPredictable subscription with lower financial riskHigh upfront project cost plus ongoing maintenance fees
Technical skills requiredNo coding required — easy setup and managementRequires developers, technical team, or external agency
Built-in restaurant featuresReady out of the box — ordering, payments, loyalty, CRM, and marketing toolsMust be built from scratch and added one by one
CustomizationEasy customization for branding, menu, and app contentTime-consuming and expensive for every change or update
Updates and maintenanceIncluded with support, hosting, and ongoing updatesRequires continuous budget and technical maintenance
Best forMost restaurants and growing chains that want to launch fast and sell directlyLarge enterprises only with very specific custom requirements

How restaurant app builder works

How to Create a Restaurant App Without Coding

  1. 1.

    Get access to the Restaurant App Builder

    Create your UpMenu account and get instant access to your app builder.

  2. 2.

    Set up your app

    Use an easy-to-use editor to customize colors, add your logo, upload your menu, and enable online ordering.

  3. 3.

    Publish your app on the App Store and Google Play

    Launch your branded app and make it available for customers to download.

  4. Your own restaurant app

    More direct orders and stronger customer relationships — without commissions or intermediaries.

Restaurant app builder in action

Watch our video and discover how easy it is to create, customize, and manage your app — just a few clicks.

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 time-consuming and expensive it is to build a mobile app from scratch. At the same time commission-free sales are critical for long-term growth.

That's why we created a restaurant app builder that lets you launch your own mobile app, manage orders, and communicate with customers — all in one simple system.

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Our happy clients

Why restaurateurs choose UpMenu

What owners say

In their own words
UpMenu helped us simplify ordering, reduce commission costs, and significantly improve our sales.
Julia KaljunenCo-owner, Yami Sushi
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.
George AbrahamOwner, 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.
Chad WhiteOwner, 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.
Clint SeeleyDirector 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.
Andrzej Pelc-GoneraOwner, 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.
Laura PochopOwner, 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.
Laura PochopOwner, Mulberry’s Market

Pricing

How much does app builder cost

Included in a simple monthly subscription
$49/ month
per location

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It's a platform that allows restaurants to create their own mobile app with online ordering, loyalty programs, and direct communication — without coding.

Setup takes just one day. Publishing your app on the App Store and Google Play can take up to 7 days, depending on store approval.

Yes. You can test your app before it's published to make sure everything works exactly as expected — from menu and ordering flow to payments and user experience.

You are the owner of the app. It's fully branded with your restaurant's name, logo, and content, and customers download your app — not a shared marketplace.

UpMenu provides the technology, but you keep full control over your brand, orders, and customer relationships.

Yes. You can create exclusive promotions available only in your app and send them directly to your customers.

Yes. You can manage multiple locations from one system, including menus, orders, and settings for each location — all in one place.

Yes. App supports multiple languages, so customers can use it in their preferred language.

Build Restaurant App With UpMenu