Why Restaurants Need a No Commission Delivery Platform
Restaurants in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE face high aggregator fees and limited access to customer data — costs that directly erode margins and customer lifetime value. Mobstep is a no commission delivery platform and all-in-one ordering solution that gives restaurants branded apps, full customer ownership and integrated marketing tools — an alternative that keeps revenue and relationships in your restaurant’s hands.
Why this matters to restaurant owners
Aggregators can bring volume, but many charge 20–35% (or more) per order and control the customer relationship. That often forces restaurants to inflate menu prices on the aggregator, pay for sponsored placements, and lose direct access to customer data — all of which reduce profitability and limit long-term growth. Mobstep offers a different path: a branded app + web ordering + POS/CRM integrations with no per-order commission, full customer data access, and built-in marketing tools to keep customers coming back.
Key comparison points (summary)
Commissions: Aggregators typically charge 20–35% per order; Mobstep: 0% commission (restaurants keep full sale).
Menu pricing: Many restaurants raise aggregator menu prices to offset commissions; Mobstep keeps pricing consistent across direct channels.
Customer data: Aggregators limit access; Mobstep provides full ownership and analytics.
Marketing & retargeting: Aggregators monetize discovery; Mobstep includes push notifications, coupons, and loyalty tools for direct re-engagement.
Cost effectiveness: For volume sellers, commission savings on Mobstep often cover the platform cost and increase net margin.
Detailed comparisons — Mobstep vs each aggregator
Each mini-table compares the most load-bearing metrics a restaurateur cares about. Use these tables directly in the article for quick scanning.
Mobstep vs Talabat (popular in UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain)
| Metric | Mobstep | Talabat (aggregator) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% (no per-order commission) | Typically 20–35% (varies by market & plan) |
| Menu pricing impact | Keep menu prices consistent across channels | Restaurants often increase prices on platform to offset fees |
| Customer data & CRM | Full ownership of customer lists, orders and analytics | Limited access; platform controls customer relationship |
| Marketing & retargeting | Built-in push, coupons, loyalty, email — direct retargeting | Platform runs promotions; restaurants pay for sponsored visibility |
| Brand visibility | Branded app + web (restaurant owns the touchpoints) | Customers see aggregator brand first; restaurant is a listing |
| Short-term exposure | Lower initial reach (must build direct traffic) | High exposure & discovery via huge user base |
| Best for | Long-term margin control & loyalty | Short-term reach and high visibility campaigns |
Mobstep vs Deliveroo (regional presence in GCC)
| Metric | Mobstep | Deliveroo (aggregator) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | Typically 20–30% (varies by deal) |
| Menu pricing | No forced upcharge | Restaurants commonly increase prices on listing |
| Customer data | Full access | Partial/limited — controlled by aggregator |
| Marketing tools | Included (push, loyalty, coupons) | Aggregator marketing options (paid promos) |
| Delivery/logistics | Can integrate with third-party couriers or use own drivers | Aggregator provides logistics (for a fee) |
| Best tradeoff | Keep margin & customer ownership | Outsource delivery & get immediate orders |
Mobstep vs HungerStation (strong in Saudi Arabia)
| Metric | Mobstep | HungerStation (aggregator) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | Typically 20–35% depending on contract |
| Data access | Full ownership | Limited; aggregator retains most customer details |
| Marketing | Direct campaigns + loyalty | Paid platform promotions & sponsored slots |
| Menu pricing | Single price across channels | Higher menu prices on platform are common |
| Best for | Regional chains wanting multi-channel control | Restaurants seeking scale quickly in KSA |
Mobstep vs Jahez (KSA local player)
| Metric | Mobstep | Jahez (aggregator) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | Typical aggregator fee structure (often in the 15–30% range) |
| Customer relationship | Owned by restaurant | Largely owned by Jahez |
| Promotions | Restaurant-run (no platform fee) | Aggregator sells promotion slots |
| Ops integration | POS, inventory, offline sync | Aggregator integration varies |
| Best for | Full control of customer lifecycle | Fast market exposure in KSA |
Mobstep vs Keet (newer/alternative aggregator models)
| Metric | Mobstep | Keet / Keets (newer entrants) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | Often advertised lower than incumbents (e.g., promotional or lower tiers) |
| Pricing & margins | No forced menu inflation | May still require marketing spend to get visibility |
| Data & retargeting | Full access | Limited in most aggregator models |
| Best for | Margin-focused operators who want ownership | Restaurants wanting a lower-fee aggregator alternative |
Mobstep vs Elmenus (Egypt-focused)
| Metric | Mobstep | Elmenus (local market player) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | Aggregator fees (often in the 15–30% range) |
| Local fit | Designed to work in MENA with localized integrations | Local audience & discovery in Egypt |
| Data | Full access | Limited; aggregator owns much of the consumer data |
| Best for | Egyptian restaurants who want brand ownership & loyalty | Local discovery and audience reach in Egypt |
Overall comparison snapshot (compact)
| Feature | Mobstep (direct, commission-free) | Typical Aggregators (Talabat, Deliveroo, HungerStation, Jahez, Elmenus) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission per order | 0% | 20–35% (typical range) |
| Customer data access | Full ownership | Limited / platform-owned |
| Brand control | Full (branded apps & web) | Low — aggregator branding dominates |
| Marketing tools | Included (push, coupons, loyalty) | Paid promotional slots; limited organic control |
| Delivery logistics | Integrates with own/third-party couriers | Built-in logistics (for a fee) |
| Best use case | Long-term margin & loyalty building | Fast customer acquisition & mass exposure |
Mobstep is built for restaurants that want to keep revenue, own customer data and run direct marketing — all without paying per-order commissions. Aggregators still provide fast exposure and discovery, so many businesses choose a hybrid approach: list on aggregators for reach and push direct ordering via Mobstep for recurring revenue and loyalty. For sustainable margin growth and customer ownership, a no commission delivery platform like Mobstep will be the more profitable long-term choice.
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