GloriaFood Shutting Down: Here's a GloriaFood Alternative That Costs Nothing
Every restaurant that picked GloriaFood picked it for one reason above all: it didn't cost anything to take orders online. That's exactly what makes the shutdown sting. GloriaFood closes for good on 30 April 2027, and most of what comes up when you search for a GloriaFood alternative charges a monthly fee, a commission per order, or both.
That's not actually the only option. Kayana builds restaurants a branded online ordering website at no cost, done for you, and live within 7 days, so the thing that made GloriaFood worth using in the first place doesn't disappear along with the platform.
Here's what "free" actually covers, what still costs the normal amount it always would, and how the switch works in practice.
| £0 | £500 | 7 days |
| Monthly fee for a Kayana branded ordering website | Normal build price, waived under the current migration offer | From sending your menu to going live |
Still checking what a "free" replacement actually means? Kayana's branded ordering website has no monthly fee and no build cost under the current GloriaFood migration offer, so you're not trading one bill for another. See What's Included →
The maths of "free" vs "free until it isn't"
Most of the obvious GloriaFood replacements are free to sign up for, then start charging once you're relying on them: a flat monthly subscription, a percentage per order, or both. Third-party ordering and delivery platforms typically take 15% to 30% commission on every order (OPA!, 2026).
Businesses looking for an alternative should also consider how their ordering technology connects with their point-of-sale system. Learn what an EPOS system is and how it can transform your business.
Put a number on that. A restaurant taking £4,000 a month in online orders, on a mid-range 20% commission, hands over £800 a month before food cost, staff, or rent are even accounted for.
At 0% commission, that same £4,000 stays in the business. This is a simple illustration, not a guaranteed figure, since actual commission rates and order volumes vary by platform and by restaurant.
| Monthly online orders (example) | £4,000 |
| Taken at a 20% commission | £800/month |
| That adds up to, per year | £9,600 |
| Taken by Kayana's 0% commission model | £0 |
Businesses looking for an alternative should also consider how their ordering technology connects with their point-of-sale system. Learn what an EPOS system is and how it can transform your business
What's actually free, and what isn't
Kayana's offer is specific, not just a marketing line, so here's exactly where the free part starts and stops.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Branded website build | Free (normally £500) |
| Monthly platform fee | £0 |
| GloriaFood menu migration | Free, done for you |
| Ongoing support | Free, 24/7 |
| Card payment processing | Standard rates apply, as with any payment provider |
Want to see the free build before you commit to anything? Kayana's team can show you what your branded ordering site would look like with your own menu and branding, no obligation either way. Request a Free Preview →
Everything Kayana handles before you go live
The migration itself is done for you, not a self-service form. Kayana's team:
- Takes your GloriaFood menu and rebuilds it on your branded site
- Switches on card payments, settled to your account on a T+2 basis
- Connects loyalty, offers, and gift cards from day one
- Keeps your ordering live throughout, with zero downtime
- Provides dedicated support through the switch, and 24/7 after
Restaurants including Stacked, Peri Peri Aberdeen, and Chicken Bros have already made this exact switch, at no cost, well ahead of GloriaFood's 30 April 2027 deadline.
Ready to see what free actually looks like? Website builds are normally £500. Under the current GloriaFood migration offer, yours is free, with no contracts and no setup fees. Switch to Kayana Free →