Restaurant website, online ordering & marketing platform
KitchenRush vs BentoBox
BentoBox is a restaurant marketing and commerce platform, now part of the Fiserv/Clover ecosystem, that builds branded restaurant websites and adds commission-free online ordering, reservations, events, catering, gift cards, and email/SMS marketing on top. It is well known for design-forward, hospitality-focused websites and serves a wide range of restaurants from neighborhood spots to multi-location and fine-dining brands.
| KitchenRush | BentoBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Independent restaurants and small local groups that want one system to run their website, ordering, and day-to-day marketing. | A broad range of restaurants, from neighborhood spots to multi-location and fine-dining brands, that want a polished website plus restaurant commerce tools, now within the Clover ecosystem. |
| Online ordering & commissions | Commission-free online ordering for pickup, delivery, and catering on your own branded site, plus delivery-app integration in one place. | Commission-free online ordering on your own site (pickup, delivery, catering) with no third-party marketplace fees on those orders. See BentoBox's site for current per-order and processing fees. |
| Website | Branded restaurant website included and set up for you, designed to drive direct online orders. | A core strength: design-forward, hospitality-focused websites using templates or fully custom design. |
| Marketing & social | Built-in, AI-assisted: social media content, ad management, Google Business posting, email/SMS, customer messaging, and local SEO are part of the product. | Offers email and SMS marketing, loyalty, and SEO tools. (Confirm scope of AI social/ad management on BentoBox's own site.) |
| POS / hardware | POS-agnostic and complements your existing register; includes a KDS. Not a hardware company. | Now part of the Clover (Fiserv) ecosystem and integrates with Clover POS and payments; a fit if you use or plan to use Clover. |
| Setup effort | Set up for you, typically live within about 48 hours, and runnable from your phone. | Includes onboarding and website design support; setup timelines vary by plan and how custom the site is (confirm with BentoBox). |
| Pricing model | Subscription. See kitchenrush.app/pricing for current plans. | Subscription-based with plans that may include per-order and payment-processing fees. See getbento.com/pricing for current numbers. |
| Support & onboarding | Done-for-you setup and ongoing management, designed for owners without an in-house marketing or tech team. | Established platform with onboarding and customer support; widely used across the restaurant industry. |
Where BentoBox is strong
- Strong reputation for beautifully designed, hospitality-focused restaurant websites (templates plus custom design options)
- Commission-free online ordering on the restaurant's own site, so no third-party marketplace fees on those orders
- Deep restaurant feature set: reservations/waitlist, events and ticketing, online catering, gift cards, merchandise, and dine-in QR ordering
- Now integrated with Clover POS and payments as part of the Fiserv ecosystem, which is appealing if you already run (or want) Clover hardware
- Recognized industry brand (Official Restaurant Technology Partner of the James Beard Foundation) with experience across fine dining, multi-location, and specialty concepts
Where KitchenRush fits better
- Purpose-built for independent restaurants and small local groups, rather than spanning everything from food trucks to large multi-location enterprises
- One subscription bundles the website, commission-free online ordering (pickup, delivery, and catering), AND the ongoing marketing engine (AI-assisted social posts, ad management, Google Business posting, email/SMS, customer messaging, local SEO) instead of treating marketing as separate add-ons
- Delivery-app integration plus your own commission-free ordering, so you can manage both in one place
- Set-up-for-you onboarding that typically goes live within about 48 hours, and a system you can run from your phone
- POS-agnostic: KitchenRush complements your existing register and includes a KDS, rather than steering you toward a specific POS/hardware ecosystem
- AI-assisted social media, content, and ad management are core to the product, aimed at owners who don't have a dedicated marketing person
Frequently asked questions
What is BentoBox?
BentoBox is a restaurant marketing and commerce platform, now part of the Fiserv/Clover ecosystem. It is best known for building branded, design-forward restaurant websites and layering on commission-free online ordering, reservations, events, catering, gift cards, and email/SMS marketing. It serves a wide range of restaurants, from neighborhood spots to multi-location and fine-dining brands.
How is KitchenRush different from BentoBox?
Both give you a branded website and commission-free online ordering. The main difference is focus and scope. KitchenRush is built specifically for independent restaurants and small local groups and bundles the ongoing marketing engine (AI-assisted social media, ad management, Google Business posting, email/SMS, local SEO) into one subscription. BentoBox is a broader, well-established platform with deep tools like reservations, events, and ticketing, and is now tied into the Clover POS ecosystem.
Is online ordering commission-free on both?
Yes. Both KitchenRush and BentoBox offer commission-free online ordering on your own website, meaning no third-party marketplace commission on those direct orders. Other fees (such as payment processing or per-order fees) can still apply, so check each provider's current pricing page for specifics.
Do I need a specific POS to use KitchenRush?
No. KitchenRush is POS-agnostic and is designed to complement your existing register rather than replace it, and it includes a KDS. BentoBox, by contrast, is now part of the Clover (Fiserv) ecosystem and integrates with Clover POS and payments, which is a strong fit if you use or plan to use Clover.
How fast can I go live with KitchenRush?
KitchenRush is set up for you and typically goes live within about 48 hours, and you can run it from your phone. Setup timelines on other platforms vary depending on the plan and how custom your website design is.
How much does each one cost?
Both are subscription-based. We don't publish BentoBox's numbers here because they can change and may include per-order and processing fees; check getbento.com/pricing for the latest. For KitchenRush pricing, see kitchenrush.app/pricing.
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