Lunchbox has made the unfortunate decision to sunset their app, Lunchbox Essentials, effective immediately. Their app will no longer be available for purchase or for use on websites where it is already installed.
Please uninstall the Lunchbox Essentials app and remove any related widgets from your impacted websites. The app will not be uninstalled automatically.
The team at Lunchbox will be processing any subscription refunds that you may be owed. We recommend exporting any meaningful data at your earliest convenience.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this transition may cause. External solutions are available for similar functionality, as well as the UpMenu app on the Duda app store. We value you as a customer and are available to answer any questions you may have.
Overview
Restaurants lose 20-30% of their profits to third-party marketplaces and struggle to take control of their digital sales strategy.
Lunchbox Essential is an online ordering platform built for restaurateurs by former restaurateurs. It’s a simple, self-service online ordering platform that allows restaurants to be in control of their sales and protect their bottom line. Online ordering storefronts can be set up in as little as 30 minutes. Lunchbox’s integration with Duda offers a seamless and simplified experience for restaurants to build and embed online ordering onto their websites.
Features
Full Experience Web Ordering
Customers order directly through a restaurant’s website. Everything is managed through the restaurant, avoiding third-party and their 30% commission fees.
Centralized Digital Experience
Manage your digital brand and presence all from one central location. Leverage the seamless Lunchbox integration with Duda to own and grow your singular and coherent brand image.
On-Brand Ordering Experience
Build a digital storefront that speaks to your restaurant’s own brand with custom designs that are optimized for quick and easy guest ordering experiences.
Menu Organization
Control your menu management by creating categories, editing/adding availability for different items, designating the time of day for when items are available, and adding your own custom images.
Loyalty, Discount, and Coupon Codes
Offer guests a customizable loyalty program with special offerings like coupons and promotions to keep them coming back for more.
In-Store Ordering Services
Leverage a customized QR code and ‘Order from Table’ settings to give customers a seamless in-store ordering experience, even when you are low on staff.
Lunchbox Manager App
Get a real-time order-receiving app that lets you stay on top of incoming orders and communicate with your customers.
Robust Data and Reporting
Access our customer relationship management (CRM) to engage with your customers. Leverage our real-time reports to track your sales performance and adjust your strategy.
Low-Cost Delivery Integrations
Meet customers where they are at by offering delivery using in-house delivery drivers or integrating with Doordash Drive to deliver your online orders. No separate account needed.
Pricing
Plan | Price per Domain |
Free trial | Free for 14 days |
Essential Pro | $5/mo/location |
Common Questions
How will adding Lunchbox Essential Pro benefit my restaurant?
Restaurants pay 20-30% in commission fees to third-party marketplaces, making many of their orders unprofitable. For those that do not, they are missing out on a growing and profitable sales channel. Lunchbox Essential Pro brings the power back to restaurant owners by allowing them to shift their customers to a more profitable, first-party ordering channel. Using Lunchbox Essential Pro and Duda unlocks the ability to drive a coordinated and centralized digital sales strategy and brand marketing.
How is Lunchbox Essential Pro different from other online ordering platforms?
Lunchbox Essential Pro offers all the tools that restaurants could need to grow their businesses in one platform for free; no commission or hidden fees for restaurants.
No advanced knowledge or technical skills are required to build an online ordering site. Lunchbox Essential Pro was designed for simplicity and ease of use. An ordering site can be built in as little as 30 minutes in just five simple steps.
Using Lunchbox Essential Pro, restaurants have access to web ordering, unique brand customization, integrations, marketing, and loyalty tools. Unlike other online ordering platforms, these tools are all included at no extra cost.
How do I add Lunchbox Essential Pro to my site?
Download Lunchbox Essential from the app store and access the app through the widgets section of your toolbar. Create an account with Lunchbox and set up your restaurant. Once you’re done, you can drag it onto your main page or as a separate page on your site.
How do I add my menu, modifiers, and pictures?
Through your Lunchbox Essential app, navigate to Menus > Categories. In this section, you can add new menu categories and items, modify your menu, and add pictures. Leverage our quick edit tool to revise prices, names, and descriptions with only two clicks.
Modifiers can be added by navigating to Menus > Add On Groups and creating your add on groups and the choices. After you’re done, you can assign these groups to an item or category.
Can I change the colors, fonts, and header image of my ordering storefront?
Yes. You can customize your branding and schemes by navigating to Settings > Menu Design. In this section, you can update header images, colors, fonts, and templates.
What payment types are accepted?
We allow credit card and cash payment types. Credit card payments are processed by Stripe, a global online payment processing provider.
Why can’t I turn on credit card payments?
Credit card payments can only be enabled after enabling Stripe. You can do this by navigating to Settings > Integrations > Enable Stripe. Follow the steps to integrate with your existing account or create a new account. Any personal information will not be stored by Lunchbox.
How do restaurants receive and manage orders?
There are multiple ways to receive and manage orders:
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Web-based admin dashboard. Using any internet-enabled device, log into your Lunchbox account via Duda or Lunchbox to receive your orders through your Lunchbox Essential admin dashboard.
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Android tablet. Using any Android device, download our Lunchbox Manager app from the Google Play Store. You can log into your account and receive orders here. We have recommended tablets.
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SMS or email. Restaurants can enable SMS and/or email order management through Settings > Restaurant Settings > Preferred Order Receiving Methods.
Are customers notified when orders are confirmed?
Yes, customers can receive two email confirmations from restaurants. First is received when restaurants confirm the order on their tablet or device. Second is received when restaurants mark the order as ready on their tablet or device.
What geographies are supported with Lunchbox Essential?
Lunchbox supports all geographies that are supported by our payment processing partner, Stripe. Please check to see if Stripe supports your country.
Do restaurants have to pay Lunchbox any commission fees?
No, Lunchbox does not charge any commission fees or other hidden fees to restaurants. Through Duda, anyone who downloads Lunchbox Essential will only have to pay $5 per month per location. There is a slight fee of 5% applied to transactions that the consumer pays.
Are there fees to use Doordash Drive for delivery?
Yes. Doordash charges $7 per order for the first five miles. After five miles, they charge an additional $1 per mile. Lunchbox will invoice restaurants for Doordash Drive charges at the end of each month.
How are payments processed?
Payments must be processed through Stripe at a rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for all credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express). Lunchbox works to charge the lowest rates for our restaurant customers. We do not generate revenue from processing fees.
Additional Resources
To learn more about Lunchbox Essential, see: http://support.lunchbox.io.