Houston Ghost Kitchen
Website Design
You built a kitchen that runs three brands out of one space, but DoorDash and UberEats take 30% of every order and own your customer data. We build direct ordering websites that put margins and customer relationships back in your hands — leveraging our restaurant web design expertise.
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30% Commission to Third-Party Apps
DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub take 15-30% of every order. On a $25 meal with $7 in food cost, you're handing over $7.50 in commission. Your most profitable channel is direct ordering — but you don't have one.
No Brand Identity of Your Own
Your restaurant exists as a listing on a third-party app sandwiched between hundreds of competitors. There's no brand story, no visual identity, no reason for a customer to remember your name or come back specifically to you.
No Direct Ordering Channel
Every order goes through an app you don't control. If DoorDash changes its algorithm, raises fees, or deprioritizes your listing, your revenue drops overnight with no backup plan.
Zero Customer Data
The apps own your customer information. You don't know who orders from you, how often they come back, or what they like. You can't run promotions, send reorder reminders, or build any direct relationship.
What We Build for Ghost Kitchens
Commission-Free Direct Ordering Website
A branded ordering platform where customers order directly from you and you keep the full margin. Integrated payment processing, order management, and delivery coordination — no middleman taking a cut.
Multi-Brand Landing Pages
Running three concepts from one kitchen? Each brand gets its own landing page with unique branding, menu, and ordering system. Customers experience each brand as a distinct restaurant while you manage everything from one dashboard.
Customer Data Capture
Every direct order captures customer email, phone, order history, and preferences. Build a database you own and use it for targeted promotions, reorder reminders, and loyalty rewards that drive repeat business.
Delivery Zone Mapping
Interactive delivery zone maps that show customers whether they're in your delivery area before they start ordering. Integrates with your own drivers or third-party delivery services at wholesale rates.
Why Houston Ghost Kitchens & Delivery-Only Restaurants
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Built for Houston's Delivery Market
Houston's sprawl makes delivery radius critical. We build zone-based ordering systems that account for traffic, distance, and driver logistics across a metro area that covers 670 square miles.
Take Back Your Margins
Every order through your direct site saves 15-30% in commission fees. On a $10,000/month revenue stream, that's $1,500-$3,000 back in your pocket every month.
Multi-Brand Architecture
Whether you run two concepts or ten from one kitchen, your site handles multiple brands with separate menus, branding, and ordering — all managed through a single admin panel.
App-Independence Strategy
We don't tell you to quit the apps entirely. We build a direct channel that reduces your dependency over time, so algorithm changes and fee hikes don't threaten your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do ghost kitchens get orders without delivery apps?
By building a direct ordering website with its own payment processing and delivery coordination. Customers order from your branded site, you process the payment, and you either use in-house drivers or third-party delivery at wholesale rates — keeping margins that apps would take.
Can a ghost kitchen website handle multiple restaurant brands?
Yes. We build multi-brand architectures where each concept has its own landing page, menu, branding, and ordering system. Customers see distinct restaurants while your kitchen team manages everything from a single backend.
How much can I save by taking orders directly instead of through DoorDash?
Third-party apps charge 15-30% per order. If your ghost kitchen does $20,000/month through apps, switching even half of that volume to direct ordering saves $1,500-$3,000 monthly. The website typically pays for itself within 1-2 months.
Do I still need to be on DoorDash and UberEats?
Yes, initially. Apps provide discovery and volume. The strategy is to convert app customers into direct customers over time through inserts, promotions, and better pricing on your own site. Gradually shift the ratio, don't go cold turkey.
How much does a ghost kitchen website cost?
Direct ordering websites for ghost kitchens typically range from $3,000 to $8,000 for a single brand, with multi-brand setups costing more per additional concept. The ROI is fast — commission savings usually cover the investment within the first two months.
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Tell us about your business and we'll put together a plan tailored to your goals. No pressure, no cookie-cutter proposals — just a real conversation about turning your website into your best source of leads.
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