In today’s digital-first world, restaurants and food businesses in the UAE can no longer rely only on third-party aggregators like Talabat, Zomato, or Deliveroo. While these platforms provide exposure, they also charge heavy commissions and limit brand control. The smarter alternative is to launch your own food delivery app using a white label delivery platform.
With Restronet by Meridian IT Solutions, you can build a fully branded online food ordering and delivery system without the complexity or cost of building an app from scratch. In this guide, we’ll explain what a white label delivery platform is and how you can launch your delivery app step by step.
What Is a White Label Delivery Platform?
A white label delivery platform is a ready-made, customizable software solution that allows restaurants, cafes, or food businesses to launch their own branded food delivery app and website. Instead of spending years developing a delivery system from scratch, businesses can use a white label solution to:
- Add their branding (logo, colors, and theme).
- Manage menus, orders, and deliveries from one dashboard.
- Onboard their own drivers or connect with third-party logistics.
- Accept secure payments via local and global gateways.
In simple terms, it’s your delivery app but built on a proven framework that saves cost, time, and effort. With platforms like Restronet, you can quickly step into the competitive UAE delivery market while keeping full ownership of your brand and customer data.
Step-by-Step Guide to Launch Your App with Restronet
Step 1: Register Your Business with Restronet
The first step is simple: get in touch with Meridian IT Solutions to set up your Restronet account. Our team will onboard your restaurant into the platform, ensuring compliance with local UAE delivery regulations, menu guidelines, and digital setup requirements.
Step 2: Brand Your App & Website
Unlike aggregator apps, Restronet gives you complete white label branding. That means:
- Your logo, colors, and brand identity appear across the app and website.
- Customers see your name, not a third-party provider.
- You control customer experience, push notifications, and promotions.
This step is where your brand identity is fully represented in the digital world, helping you stand out in the UAE’s competitive F&B market.
Step 3: Add Your Menu & Product Details
Restronet makes menu setup fast and user-friendly:
- Add food categories, individual dishes, and prices.
- Upload high-quality food images.
- Set availability (e.g., dine-in, delivery, pickup).
- Highlight best-sellers and promotions.
With a simple dashboard, you can update your offerings anytime, perfect for special menus during Ramadan, Eid, or UAE National Day.
Step 4: Set Up Delivery & Driver Onboarding
A key challenge for many restaurants is delivery logistics. With Restronet:
- You can onboard your own delivery drivers.
- Drivers receive a dedicated app with real-time order tracking and navigation.
- Assign deliveries automatically or manually for better efficiency.
This ensures your brand delivers not just food but also trust, speed, and reliability.
Step 5: Integrate Secure Payment Gateways
Restronet supports UAE-specific payment gateways along with global options:
- Credit/debit card integration.
- Apple Pay, Google Pay.
- COD (Cash on Delivery).
This flexibility improves customer satisfaction while ensuring transactions are safe and compliant.
Step 6: Launch & Promote Your App
Once your platform is ready, the next step is promotion:
- Announce your own delivery app launch on social media and email campaigns.
- Offer exclusive discounts for app users.
- Leverage Restronet’s loyalty programs to retain repeat customers.
- Use push notifications to keep users engaged with daily specials.
With Meridian’s digital marketing expertise, you can scale downloads and maximize visibility in the UAE.
Benefits of a White Label Delivery Platform like Restronet
- Full Brand Ownership
Your customers see only your brand, not a third-party aggregator. This helps strengthen loyalty and brand recognition. - Cost Efficiency
No high commissions like those charged by Talabat or Zomato. Restaurants keep 100% of their revenue, improving profitability. - Customer Data & Insights
Access customer behavior, order history, and preferences to improve marketing, retention, and menu planning. - Operational Efficiency
Manage menus, orders, and deliveries from a single dashboard. Automate driver assignment and notifications for faster deliveries. - Scalability
Expand to multiple outlets or cities without building new apps or systems. Restronet supports multi-location setups. - Enhanced Marketing & Loyalty
Use in-app promotions, push notifications, and loyalty programs to increase repeat orders and engagement. - Secure & Compliant Payments
Accept multiple payment methods securely, including credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and COD, compliant with UAE regulations. - Rapid Deployment
Launch your branded delivery app quickly without long development cycles, ensuring faster time-to-market.
Uses of a White Label Delivery Platform
- Restaurants & Cafes: Launch a branded delivery system to reduce aggregator fees and improve customer experience.
- Cloud Kitchens & Dark Kitchens: Manage multiple brands and menus under one platform efficiently.
- Multi-Outlet Chains: Maintain centralized control of menu, pricing, and delivery across multiple branches.
- Franchises: Standardize operations and maintain brand consistency across locations.
- Promotional Campaigns & Loyalty Programs: Drive app downloads, repeat orders, and customer engagement.
- Integration with POS & Inventory Systems: Seamlessly manage stock and menu updates across all platforms.
Why Choose Restronet Over Third-Party Aggregators?
- Zero commission fees – keep 100% of your revenue.
- Customer data ownership – build direct relationships with your clients.
- Custom branding – your name, not theirs.
- Scalability – add multiple outlets or cuisines under one system.
- 24/7 local UAE support – backed by Meridian IT Solutions.
A white label delivery platform like Restronet by Meridian IT Solutions empowers UAE restaurants to own their brand, retain profits, and scale efficiently. From menu management and driver onboarding to secure payments and marketing tools, Restronet provides everything you need to launch a successful food delivery app.
Take control of your food delivery business today, partner with Meridian IT Solutions and launch your app with Restronet.