Direct or middleware
| Direct integration | Middleware layer | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | POS connects to one platform's API | A middleware sits between the POS and several delivery apps |
| Strength | Fewer moving parts per platform | One connection can cover several apps |
| Watch for | Each platform needs its own approval and set-up | An extra monthly fee and another supplier to support |
| Ask your supplier | Which platforms are live today? | Which middleware, who pays it, who supports it? |
Platform rules and fees change. Confirm current terms with Talabat, Deliveroo and Careem and with your POS supplier.
What integration should do for you
- 1
Orders arrive in the POS
No separate tablet for each app. Orders print in the kitchen or show on the kitchen display. Restaurant POS
- 2
Menu and price sync
Ask whether item changes, prices and out-of-stock flags update on the apps from the POS.
- 3
One report with VAT
Delivery sales appear with dine-in and takeaway in one report with 5% VAT. E-invoicing for POS
Questions before you sign
- LIVE
Which platforms are live today?
Not "can be connected". Ask for a restaurant already running on the same platform.
- ACCEPT
Is order acceptance included?
Accepting or rejecting orders from the POS, and prep-time updates, may or may not be included.
- COST
What does it cost?
Set-up, monthly fees and any middleware fee in the written quote. Platform commissions are separate. POS prices in the UAE
Where it fits
- QSR
Quick-service and delivery-heavy outlets
Fast checkout, customer screen, kitchen display and delivery-app orders on one system. POS in Abu Dhabi
Platform approval and VAT
Delivery platforms approve integrations and set their own rules. We confirm in writing which platforms are live for your outlet before you pay. Tax invoices from the POS must follow UAE VAT and e-invoicing rules; see our e-invoicing page for the dated position.
Why a local installer
- Hardware, software, installation, training and AMC from one team
- Kitchen printers, kitchen display and customer screen set up on site
- ADMCC approved; ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified; in business since 2012
- Published price bands: see the price page
- Free site visit and a written quote
Tell us about your restaurant
We will confirm the platforms, the connection type and the cost in a written quote.
- Restaurant or cafe type
- Delivery apps you use
- Number of tills and outlets
- Current POS (if any)
- When you want to go live
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Restaurant POS Delivery Integration: FAQs
Can a restaurant POS connect to Talabat?
Yes, through a POS provider that is already integrated with Talabat or one that builds its own plugin. Ask which route your supplier uses and whether it is live today.
What is the difference between direct and middleware integration?
Direct connects the POS to one platform's API. Middleware sits between the POS and several delivery apps. Middleware can cover more apps but adds a fee and another supplier.
Does Quicknet integrate with Talabat and Deliveroo?
Our restaurant POS packages include online-order integration with Talabat and Deliveroo. We confirm the exact platforms and connection type in the written quote for your outlet.
Can I run several delivery apps on one POS?
Usually yes, either through several direct connections or through middleware. Confirm which apps are supported.
Are delivery commissions included in the POS price?
No. Platform commissions are charged by the delivery apps. The POS quote covers hardware, software, set-up, training and monthly fees.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on platform approval and your menu size. We give a go-live date in the written quote.