ChowNow Direct Online Ordering
Provider ChowNow$64M disclosed funding · Series C
Founded 2011
Sells To Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Private, Venture-backed

ChowNow Direct Online Ordering helps restaurants accept commission-free orders from owned digital channels.
ChowNow Direct Online Ordering is ChowNow's first-party ordering product for restaurants.
It gives restaurants branded web and app ordering, Google ordering, and direct-ordering tools so guests can order from the restaurant without marketplace commissions.
| Attribute | ChowNow Direct Online Ordering | Olo Order | Online Ordering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||||
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 | 2020 | |
| Sells To | Small Business | Enterprises | Small Business | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, Software, Transactional | SaaS | Recurring, Software | |
| Ownership | Private, Venture-backed | Private | Venture-backed |
Provider ChowNow$64M disclosed funding · Series C
Founded 2011
Sells To Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Private, Venture-backed
Provider 
Founded 2005
Sells To Enterprises
Pricing Model SaaS
Ownership Private
Provider 
Founded 2020
Sells To Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software
Ownership Venture-backed


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