Strategy8 min read
How to Stop Paying 30% Commission to Uber Eats in Australia
A practical guide to shifting your customers from third-party delivery apps to direct ordering — without losing volume.
The OrderLocal Blog
Practical strategies for growing your restaurant, cutting costs, and taking control of your online presence. Written by people who understand Australian hospitality.
Marketing6 min read
The Real Cost of Not Having a Restaurant Website in 2026
If you're relying solely on Instagram and third-party listings, here's what it's actually costing you in lost revenue and missed customers.
Technology5 min read
5 Reasons Your Restaurant Needs Its Own Online Ordering System
Commission-free ordering isn't just about saving money. It's about owning the customer relationship, the data, and the brand experience.
SEO10 min read
Restaurant SEO: How to Rank #1 on Google Maps in Your Suburb
Local SEO is the single highest-ROI marketing channel for restaurants. Here's exactly how to dominate your area on Google.
AI & Technology7 min read
AI in Restaurants: What Actually Works and What's Hype
From AI phone answering to automated review responses — an honest look at which AI features deliver real value for restaurant operators.
Operations9 min read
Restaurant Award Wages Explained: What You're Actually Paying Per Shift
Saturday penalties, public holiday loadings, overtime thresholds — a plain-English breakdown of the Restaurant Industry Award and what it means for your roster costs.
Accounting6 min read
Xero for Restaurants: How to Automate Your Sales Reporting and GST
Stop manually entering sales data. Here's how to get your daily revenue, GST, and payouts flowing into Xero automatically.
Operations7 min read
Why Your Restaurant Rostering Tool Is Costing You More Than You Think
If your rostering software doesn't calculate award wage costs in real time, you're probably overspending on labour without knowing it.