Order Consolidation
Stop juggling tablets. One system for DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub, and your direct orders.
12 min read
Updated Jan 1, 2026
2,200 words
Table of Contents
The 'Tablet Hell' Problem
What Is Order Consolidation?
Benefits of Order Consolidation
Consolidation Options
Implementation Process
ROI Calculation
TL;DR - Quick Summary
Order consolidation brings DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub, and direct orders into one system with unified notifications, one order queue, centralized reporting, and streamlined kitchen workflow.
The 'Tablet Hell' Problem
If you're using delivery apps, your counter looks like an electronics store:
- DoorDash tablet
- UberEats tablet
- Grubhub tablet
- Your POS
- Website ordering tablet
Problems This Creates:
- Order Chaos: Orders scattered across devices
- Staff Overwhelm: 4-5 different interfaces to learn
- Reporting Nightmare: Open 5 apps to get total orders
- Menu Management: 86'd item? Update 5 places
- Hardware Hell: Batteries, WiFi, freezes
Restaurants spend 10-15 hours/week managing multiple platforms.
What Is Order Consolidation?
Order consolidation brings all ordering channels into one unified system.
How It Works:
- Orders from all platforms feed into one system
- One tablet/screen for all orders
- One notification system
- One order queue sorted by due time
- One reporting dashboard
The Order Flow:
Before: DoorDash → Tablet 1, UberEats → Tablet 2, Website → Tablet 3 Four workflows, four chances to miss orders
After: All orders → Unified system → Kitchen One workflow, one queue, one training process
Benefits of Order Consolidation
The impact goes beyond fewer tablets.
Operational Benefits
Time Savings:
- 10-15 hours/week → 2-3 hours
- Faster order acceptance
- Quicker menu updates
- Simplified training
Error Reduction:
- 50-80% fewer missed orders
- Unified workflow reduces confusion
- Clear accountability
Reporting & Insights
Unified Analytics:
- Total volume across all channels
- Platform performance comparison
- Which platform is most profitable?
- What items sell best where?
Data across platforms reveals insights you can't see with fragmented systems.
Consolidation Options
| Platform | Focus | Price Range | |----------|-------|-------------| | RestauNax | Direct + aggregation | $99-299/mo | | Ordermark | Pure aggregation | $100-300/mo | | ItsaCheckmate | POS-centric | $150-250/mo | | Cuboh | High-volume | $150-400/mo |
How to Choose:
- Want to reduce third-party dependency? → RestauNax
- Want pure aggregation? → Ordermark
- Need deep POS integration? → ItsaCheckmate
Implementation Process
Typical Timeline:
Day 1-2: Setup, connect platforms, import menu Day 3-5: POS integration, configure notifications Day 6-7: Testing, place test orders Day 8+: Go live, train team
Most restaurants fully operational in 1-2 weeks.
ROI Calculation
Monthly Savings: | Source | Savings | |--------|---------| | Reduced missed orders | $700 | | Staff time (8 hrs × $15) | $480 | | Reduced errors/comps | $200 | | Total | $1,380 |
Consolidation Cost: $100-300/month
Net Monthly Benefit: $1,000-1,200
Consolidation typically pays for itself in the first month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will consolidation work with my delivery apps?
Most platforms integrate with DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub, Postmates, and Caviar. Check with specific platform for regional apps.
Do I still need to accept orders in the original apps?
No—orders flow automatically into the consolidated system. You accept in one place. Keep app accounts active for integration, but don't monitor those tablets.
Can I keep different prices on different platforms?
Yes, most support price variation by channel. Common to raise prices on third-party apps to offset commissions.
What happens if the consolidation platform goes down?
Good platforms have failover systems. Keep old tablets available during the first month as backup.
How long does staff training take?
Most learn basics in 1-2 hours since they only learn one system instead of five. Full proficiency in a few shifts.
About the Author
RestauNax Team
Content Team
The RestauNax content team combines decades of restaurant industry experience with digital marketing expertise. Our writers have worked as restaurant owners, managers, and consultants, giving them firsthand knowledge of the challenges restaurants face today.
Credentials
- Combined 50+ Years Restaurant Industry Experience
- Certified Digital Marketing Specialists
- Restaurant Technology Consultants
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