FoodOrderingSystem
Delivery & pickup

Pickup, delivery or both

Choose the order types that fit how each location runs, and set the timing and notes that keep guests and your kitchen on the same page.

Capabilities and availability can vary by region and setup. We confirm exactly what applies to you during a demo.

Illustration of a delivery area map with pickup and delivery order cards

Order types that match your operation

Not every restaurant delivers, and not every location runs the same way. This page covers the options you can set and what to check.

Pickup

Guests choose pickup and the order goes to your kitchen with the details your team needs to prepare it.

  • Pickup timing and notes
  • Scheduled orders for later
  • Details your team needs on every ticket
Dashboard showing orders

Delivery

Set the areas you serve and the rules for delivery orders, so the kitchen knows what to expect.

  • Service areas
  • Order notes and instructions
  • Timing information for guests
Delivery area map

Orders for later

Let guests place orders ahead of time, which suits lunch rushes and catering.

  • Advance and scheduled orders
  • Notes for dietary and delivery details
  • Visibility of upcoming orders
Phones showing ordering

How it works in practice

  1. Choose what you offer. Pickup, delivery or both for each location.
  2. Set timing and areas. Preparation times and delivery areas that you can actually meet.
  3. Test. Try orders inside and outside the area.
  4. Adjust. Update timing as you learn how busy periods behave.

Questions about Delivery and pickup

Can I offer only pickup?

Yes. You can offer pickup, delivery or both depending on how each location operates.

Who delivers the orders?

How delivery is fulfilled depends on your setup. Ask us during a demo about delivery options for your region.

Can guests order for later?

Yes, scheduled and advance orders are part of how we approach ordering. Ask for a demo to see them.

Related pages

Watch: videos on this topic

Short videos from the AIOrders YouTube channel, loaded from YouTube only when you press play.

The Marketplace Takeback: How Restaurants Stop Paying 30% to the App

A walkthrough of the cost of delivery-app commissions versus selling direct, and the direct ordering, single kitchen screen, QR bag inserts and automated marketing approach from FoodSwipe and AIOrders. Figures are the video's own illustrative example.

AIOrders YouTube channel, 2026-08-06, 2:11. Watch on YouTube

Don't do these mistakes if you own a restaurant!!

Where restaurant revenue disappears beyond delivery-app commissions: lost repeat customers, missed catering, weak Google reviews and anonymous dine-in traffic, aimed at restaurants in Canada.

AIOrders YouTube channel, 2026-06-09, 3:51. Watch on YouTube

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