Restaurant Owners

How Food Orders Work

Reach thousands of hungry customers. Manage orders from your dashboard and grow your restaurant business on ZIP.GY.

5-Step Workflow

1

Sign Up & Setup Menu

Create your restaurant profile and add menu items with prices. Set your hours and delivery fee.

2

Get Discovered

Customers find you through search, ratings, and location. Your menu appears in real-time.

3

Receive Orders

Orders arrive through WhatsApp & dashboard. See customer details, items, and special requests.

4

Prepare & Deliver

Cook orders, mark as ready, and assign to drivers. Track delivery from kitchen to door.

5

Get Paid Weekly

Earnings deposited every Friday. You keep ~85% after platform and delivery fees.

From Order to Payment

1

0 min

Customer Orders

Customer browses your menu and places order through ZIP.GY

2

1 min

You Get Notified

Instant WhatsApp + in-app notification with order & customer details

3

2-3 min

Confirm Order

Review special requests and confirm. You have 15 mins to start cooking

4

3-20 min

Cooking

Prepare food to order. Update status as items are ready

5

20 min

Mark Ready

Notify kitchen & driver when order is packaged and ready

6

20-40 min

Driver Arrives

Assign to driver. Hand off order with care instructions if needed

7

40-60 min

Delivered

Customer receives hot food. Payment processed to your account

8

Weekly

Get Paid

Earnings deposited every Friday to your MMG account

Dashboard Features

Live Analytics

Track daily orders, revenue, peak hours, best-selling items, and customer trends in real-time

Menu Management

Organize items by category, set availability, update prices instantly, manage photos

Order Control

Bulk actions, status tracking, customer messaging, dispute resolution, order history

Customer Insights

See ratings & reviews, in-app chat support, understand customer preferences and patterns

Earnings Breakdown

Example Order

Customer paysGYD 4,000
- Platform fee (15%)-GYD 600
- Delivery fee (split)-GYD 200
You earnGYD 3,200

✓ No Hidden Fees

15% is our only fee. Transparent pricing so you know exactly what you earn.

✓ Weekly Payouts

Get paid every Friday. No delays, no minimum thresholds.

✓ Direct Deposits

Fast deposits to your MMG account. Money available same day.

Tips to Maximize Earnings

1

Quality Photos

Use appealing food photos. Good images increase order frequency by 40%.

2

Competitive Pricing

Monitor competitors. Prices slightly below market = more orders.

3

Fresh Availability

Disable unavailable items immediately. Out-of-stock items frustrate customers.

4

Fast Confirmation

Confirm orders within 3 mins. Shows you're reliable and professional.

5

Accurate Prep Time

Be realistic about cook time. Customers appreciate honesty over speed.

6

Special Requests

Read notes carefully. Personalization leads to great reviews and repeat orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a commission or setup fee?

No setup fee. We take a 15% platform commission on each order. You set all prices and control your earnings.

Can I set my own delivery fee?

Yes. You set delivery fees. If using ZIP.GY drivers, fees are split 50/50 between restaurant and driver.

How often do I get paid?

Earnings are deposited every Friday to your MMG account. Minimum payout is GYD 5,000.

What if a customer complains about food quality?

Our support team reviews the complaint. Valid complaints may result in partial refunds from your earnings.

Can I temporarily close my restaurant?

Yes. Toggle "Closed" to stop new orders. You'll continue fulfilling existing orders.

How many items can I list?

Unlimited. You can organize into categories and update availability instantly based on stock.

Ready to Grow Your Restaurant?

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