Foodhub expands Australian market, 30,000 new venues targeted in 2026

The global food ordering platform is doubling down on the Australian hospitality market with a major expansion push targeting independent operators.

Foodhub, the zero-commission online ordering platform, has confirmed an aggressive Australian expansion plan for 2026, with a stated target of onboarding 30,000 new venues across cafés, restaurants and takeaways nationwide.

The push comes as Australian operators face mounting pressure from delivery platform commissions that routinely reach 25 to 30 percent of order value. Foodhub's pitch is simple: a flat-fee model with zero per-order commission, plus a full stack that includes a branded mobile app, website ordering, QR table ordering and self-service kiosks.

Why it matters for independent venues

For a venue processing $5,000 a week through a commission-based delivery platform at 25 percent, the annual cost runs to roughly $65,000. A flat-fee ordering system at a few hundred dollars a month changes that maths entirely, returning the bulk of that money to the operator.

The catch, as always, is discovery. The large delivery marketplaces still drive new-customer traffic that a direct ordering channel cannot match on its own. The smart play for most operators is to run both: use the marketplaces for acquisition, then convert repeat customers to the zero-commission direct channel through receipts, packaging inserts and loyalty offers.

What to do about it

If you are weighing up an ordering platform, compare the total cost of ownership over a full year rather than the headline monthly fee. Factor in setup, hardware, the branded app and whether the system integrates with your existing POS.