We Built This Because We Couldn’t Get Through to a Restaurant

Takeout Button® started with a missed order and a simple question —
Why are so many great restaurants still hard to order from?

Since 2013, we’ve been helping independent restaurants capture
those missed orders with systems that actually fit how they operate.

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How It All Began

That restaurant didn’t lose us because of the food. They lost us because ordering wasn’t easy.

It Started With a Sunday Afternoon and a Missed Call

In 2013, we were driving around craving food from one of our favorite local spots. We called ahead to place an order—but couldn’t get through. After a few tries, we moved on.

It was a small moment, but it stuck with us. Not because the food wasn’t great, or the restaurant didn’t care—but because there wasn’t an easy way to place an order beyond the phone.

As we started paying attention, we realized this wasn’t uncommon. Many independent restaurants were doing everything right in the kitchen, but were missing out on orders simply due to limited ordering options.

We saw that gap early—before online ordering became widespread—and set out to help restaurants offer a simple, reliable way for customers to order directly.

As online ordering grew, third-party apps helped accelerate adoption and shape customer expectations. But for many restaurants, the original challenge didn’t disappear—it just evolved, often with new costs and considerations.

So we stayed focused on the same idea we started with: helping restaurants make ordering easy, direct, and fully their own—with Takeout Button®.

What started as a simple ordering frustration turned into a long-term focus: helping restaurants keep ordering simple, direct, and aligned with their business.

A Team Focused on Restaurant Growth

Our team includes developers, designers, and restaurant-focused specialists dedicated to helping businesses grow their direct online revenue.

Built to Fit Your Workflow — Not Replace It

You already have systems, staff routines, and processes that work.

The goal isn’t to replace them. It’s to make ordering and catering fit into them more smoothly.

POS Compatibility

Keep Your Current POS
We integrate with Clover, Square, and Heartland. If you’re using something else, we can set up a standalone ordering flow that still connects to your kitchen operations.

Your Brand Stays Front & Center

Ordering Stays on Your Website
Customers order directly from your site — not a third-party marketplace.
That means a consistent brand experience and fewer distractions pulling them toward other restaurants.

Flexible Setup

Adapted to How You Operate —
Different menus, Catering lead times, Online shop items, or Gift cards.
We structure your setup around how your business actually runs.

What We’re Not

  • Not a marketplace — customers stay on your site
  • Not a POS replacement — we work with your existing setup
  • Not a delivery company — we connect you to driver networks
  • Not a one-size-fits-all platform
  • Not built for chains first — built for independent restaurants

See How It Works—On Your Terms

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Who We Work With

We’re a strong fit for restaurants that want more control over
their online ordering — without rebuilding their entire operation.

  • “The owners of this company have been supporting me since day one and showing me the right way of improving my website. I understood the importance of online presence. I couldn’t make it without Takeout Button®.”
    Mio’s Grill & Cafe, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Owner of Mio's Grill & Cafe in Saint Petersburg, Florida — Takeout Button® client testimonial

Trusted by independent restaurants across the US

Rain Sushi — Takeout Button restaurant client
Apple Market — Takeout Button grocery client
Kao Thai — Takeout Button restaurant client
Gershy's Cafe — Takeout Button restaurant client
La Teresita — Takeout Button restaurant client

“Ordering used to depend on answering the phone. Now customers can order anytime.” — Takeout Button® client

Built for Independent Restaurants Since 2013

  • Over a decade of experience
  • Supporting restaurants nationwide
  • Ordering, catering, and online shop solutions
  • Same team supporting you from day one

Frequently Asked Questions

A few things restaurant owners often ask before getting started.

Takeout Button® was founded in 2013 to help independent restaurants accept direct online orders without rebuilding their existing operations.

We work with independent restaurants, catering businesses, bakeries, specialty food shops, ghost kitchens, and multi-location restaurants across the United States.

No. Takeout Button® works alongside your existing POS, including Clover, Square, and Heartland. If you use a different system, we can set up a standalone ordering flow that still connects to your kitchen operations.

Takeout Button® is based in Tampa, Florida and supports independent restaurants nationwide across the United States.

Takeout Button® is not a marketplace. Customers order directly from your own website, which keeps your brand experience consistent and your customer relationships in your hands.

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