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ChowNow is a commission-free online ordering and marketplace platform for independent restaurants.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

ChowNow is a restaurant technology platform that lets diners place orders for pickup or delivery and offers restaurant solutions. According to its website, it is 100% commission-free with no hidden fees, and it fights for the success of 20,000+ independent restaurants with one unified platform to grow revenue, build relationships, and run their businesses on their own terms. Its offerings include the ChowNow Marketplace, a Discovery Network placing menus and direct ordering on sites such as Google, Yelp, and Apple Maps, and Online Ordering for direct orders on a restaurant's own channels.

Products and positioning

100% commission-free with no hidden fees, built for independent restaurants

  • ChowNow Marketplace

    A commission-free marketplace built for independent restaurants, described as offering new diners and no commissions, where every order keeps the margin intact and adds a real customer to the restaurant's list.

  • Discovery Network

    Places a restaurant's menu and direct ordering on Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, and 9+ high-traffic sites where local diners are already searching.

  • Online Ordering

    Direct ordering with no commissions on a restaurant's website and app, plus marketing tools, integrations, and data to bring diners back.

  • ChowNow app

    An app for diners to discover new local restaurants and easily reorder favorites.

Recent events

  • Reported

    ChowNow appoints Anna Tauzin as senior director[2]

    ChowNow announced Anna Tauzin as its Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Affairs. In the role, she will oversee public relations, advisory councils, trade association and industry coalition partnerships, and the company's representation at industry events.

  • Reported

    ChowNow unveils Order Better Network[3]

    ChowNow unveiled Order Better Network, a product connecting restaurants to more than a dozen online, social, and hospitality channels for delivery and takeout.

  • Reported

    Instagram and ChowNow partner to enable food ordering from restaurant posts[4]

    Instagram partnered with restaurant ordering platform ChowNow to add Order Food buttons and stickers to local restaurants’ Instagram pictures and stories, linking users to ChowNow to complete orders.

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