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Last published 24 Aug 2026 — the TableSpark team, London
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Cost and comparison 2026-08-06

Restaurant card payment processing fees UK: budget from your card mix, not one headline rate

A restaurant can budget card payments from a single headline percentage, then meet premium, international, conversion and dispute charges that were never in the sum.

FIG. 03 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-06

Restaurant POS integration cost UK: the full bill behind a £299 bundle

A promotional POS bundle headline covers hardware. The recurring licences, payment contract terms and the work to connect a restaurant website arrive later.

FIG. 04 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-05

WooCommerce Restaurant Booking Cost UK: Price the Full Stack

A booking extension can look inexpensive until hosting, deposits, updates and restaurant operations turn one licence into a stack of bills and owners.

FIG. 05 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-05

Shopify Restaurant Online Ordering Cost UK: The Full 2026 Price

A low software headline can hide a longer billing commitment, recurring transaction charges and location costs, leaving a restaurant’s launch budget incomplete.

FIG. 06 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-04

Webflow Restaurant Online Ordering Cost: The Full UK Stack

Orders taken against old dishes or closed service times can force staff into guest calls, substitutions and refunds while the kitchen is already busy.

FIG. 07 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-04

Square Online Restaurant Ordering Cost UK (2026)

A low headline can become an annual subscription, a charge on every card payment and a separate bill for the rest of the restaurant operation.

FIG. 08 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-04

Squarespace Restaurant Booking Cost: Full UK Price

A booking button can hide a second contract, annual renewal and variable cover fees, leaving a restaurant’s true website cost unresolved.

FIG. 09 Cost and comparison
Cost and comparison 2026-08-04

Restaurant Guest Database Cost UK: What Does a Useful Record Really Cost?

A cheap booking tier can leave guest history, messaging and export behind an upgrade, turning a growing guest list into a costly contract decision.

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