A detailed look at why FlashCater offers a superior, commission-free alternative for growing your catering business.
As a restaurant owner, every dollar counts. You've worked hard to build your business, create amazing food, and attract loyal customers. So why should a catering platform take a huge bite out of your hard-earned profits?
While ezCater is well-known, their commission-based model means they profit more as your business grows. FlashCater flips this outdated approach on its head with a restaurant-first platform that keeps your profits where they belong—in your pocket.
See how FlashCater can help you grow your catering business while maintaining complete control over your menu, pricing, customer relationships, and—most importantly—your profits.
FlashCater provides you with your own branded ordering website with zero commissions. When customers order through your website, you keep 100% of the revenue—as it should be. Your website, your customers, your money.
ezCater charges a 7% commission just for taking orders that come from a link on your own website. Even when customers find you directly through your restaurant's website, ezCater still takes a significant cut of every order.
Key Takeaway: Why pay 7% to ezCater for orders that come from your own website when FlashCater lets you keep every dollar?
FlashCater is a flat $79/month per location—zero commissions, zero hidden fees. You keep 100% of what customers pay you, so your profit scales directly with your sales, instead of disappearing into marketplace cuts.
ezCater charges a 15% commission on every accepted order plus a ~2.99% payment-processing fee. There are no setup or monthly fees, but every sale you take through their platform gets shaved by these percentages.
Key Takeaway: If you're doing more than about $400/month in catering revenue, FlashCater immediately saves you money—and every dollar above that is pure incremental profit.
FlashCater gives you full ownership of your customer database. Built-in CRM tools let you track preferences, segment order histories, and send personalized email campaigns—so you're building loyalty on your terms, not theirs.
ezCater owns the guest data and controls re-marketing. You see order histories in ezManage, but you can't message those customers directly outside their system—and you compete against dozens of neighbors on their marketplace.
FlashCater is your own branded ordering website. You decide pricing, menu presentation, and up-charge logic (e.g. special instructions, gluten-free fees)—and updates go live instantly via our intuitive dashboard.
ezCater enforces price-matching rules (you must offer your lowest publicly listed price) and handles menu updates via support tickets—sometimes incurring order rejections or penalties if something slips.
FlashCater includes:
ezCater's optional "Preferred Partner" or ezRewards programs let you pay more commission for better placement—but you still pay on every order, and there's no built-in way to automatically re-engage past customers.
FlashCater provides a unified dashboard—orders, customer CRM, marketing analytics, and delivery management (including Uber integration)—all under one roof, for one flat fee.
ezManage centralizes order acceptance, dispatch requests, and performance metrics in one portal—but it doesn't include marketing, loyalty, or direct-to-guest messaging. And you still pay commissions on every order you handle.
FlashCater lets you choose:
With ezCater's ezDispatch, you pay a 10% delivery-subsidy fee (min $30), offset by customer delivery fees. Drivers keep tips but you're still hit by their cut.
FlashCater is $79/location—no surprises, no per-order add-ons, just one predictable line item.
ezCater fees vary by order size, delivery zone, and optional marketing tiers—you never know exactly what your net take will be until the bill arrives.
Keep 100% of your revenue with zero commissions.
Own your guests—data, branding, and loyalty programs live in your control.
Automate growth with built-in re-orders and rewards (no extra spend).
Scale delivery on your terms—use your team or third-party drives.
Budget confidently on one flat monthly fee, not shifting percentage cuts.
By turning the traditional marketplace model on its head, FlashCater empowers restaurants to grow their catering business—without guarding their margins or losing direct touch with their best customers.
15-minute call. We'll build a mock-up with your actual menu. You'll see: