The modern operating
system for your
Restaurant or Cafe.
Up & running
To get started
Menu syncs in real-time
Order insights
See It In Action.
The complete ecosystem. Beautifully native for your Customers, Waiters, Bar, Kitchen, and Management.
You have common dining challenges.
Traditional service flows result in stressed staff and dissatisfied customers.
Long Order Queues
Customers wait 10+ minutes in line at cafes, or sit impatiently waiting for a waiter to arrive.
Miscommunications
Scribbled tickets lead to kitchen mistakes. Waitstaff walking over to find out an item is "sold out".
Checkout Chaos
Waving across the room for the bill, followed by the nightmare of splitting payments 5 ways.
What BuzzMenu covers.
Order Sent
Table 4 • Paid $14.50
For Your Customers:
Instant QR Ordering.
Customers scan a stylish QR code to browse visually stunning menus exactly from their table. And best of all, you choose the workflow:
- Quick Service (Cafe Mode)Require the customer to pay by credit card upfront before the ticket goes to the kitchen.
- Full-Service RestaurantLet customers order now, and dynamically split the bill later at the end of their meal.
Table 12 Buzzed!
"We need a water refill please."
For Your Waitstaff:
The Silent "Buzzer".
No more waving across a loud room. Guests can silently ping waiters for water refills, custom requests, or bill delivery directly to the Waiter's Dashboard or iPad.
"Waiters act as your routing hub."
In full-service mode, customers submit their un-paid orders to the Waiter. The waiter securely verifies age for alcohol and taps "Approve" before sending the ticket physically to the kitchen.
Truffle Filet marked sold out
Instantly hidden from Customer Menu.
For Your Kitchen & Bar:
Flawless Ticket Routing.
Digital Kitchen (KDS) and Bar (BDS) Displays automatically route food tickets to the Kitchen iPad, and drink tickets to the Bar iPad for maximum efficiency.
Ran out of an ingredient or drink? The Chef or Bartender simply taps "sold out" on their display, and that menu item instantly disappears from every customer's smartphone in the building.
- 28Kiwi Breakfast
- 22Wagyu Burger
- 17Crispy Calamari
Table 4 · 2m ago
"Kiwi breakfast was incredible — please keep it on the menu!"
For You, the Owner:
Decisions Backed by Data.
Every order placed through BuzzMenu becomes operational intelligence. See what's flying off the menu, what's sitting still, and how this week compares to last — without exporting spreadsheets.
- Insights DashboardTop sellers, slow movers, week-on-week change, and category mix at a glance.
- Anonymous Customer FeedbackDiners leave honest comments straight from the menu page — no review-site middleman.
Up & running in about 20 minutes.
Zero hardware to lease. Use the iPads and devices your staff already own.
Sign Up & Upload
Create your account and use the intuitive Admin Portal to add your vibrant food photos and pricing.
Print Your QR Codes
The system auto-generates QR codes. Tape them to your Cafe tables or hand out physical Number Tents.
Open For Business
Log into the secure Staff Portal on your iPads, and you are immediately ready to take digital orders.
Simple, transparent pricing.
No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Start free and scale as you grow.
All prices in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
Starter
Perfect for trying BuzzMenu
- Up to 10 tables
- Up to 30 menu items
- 1 staff account
- QR code generation
- Kitchen & Bar KDS
- Waiter Buzzer
- Order analytics & customer feedback
- 5% BuzzMenu fee on cafe payments
Pro
For growing restaurants & cafes
14-day free trial included
- Unlimited tables
- Unlimited menu items
- Up to 5 staff accounts
- Branded QR codes
- Kitchen & Bar KDS
- Waiter Buzzer
- Order analytics & customer feedback
- Advanced reporting — 90-day history, CSV export *
- 3% BuzzMenu fee on cafe payments
- Email support
Enterprise
For high-volume venues
14-day free trial included
- Unlimited tables
- Unlimited menu items
- Unlimited staff accounts
- Custom QR code design
- Kitchen & Bar KDS
- Waiter Buzzer
- Order analytics & customer feedback
- Advanced reporting — 90-day history, CSV export *
- Priority feature requests + early access *
- 1.5% BuzzMenu fee on cafe payments
- Priority support
All plans include: QR ordering, Kitchen KDS, Waiter Buzzer, real-time menu updates, and automatic ticket routing. No credit card required to start.
Subscription prices are exclusive of GST. NZ customers will see 15% GST added at checkout.
* Advanced reporting and early-access features ship later in 2026.
How we compare.
BuzzMenu Pro vs typical QR ordering platforms in AU/NZ.
| BuzzMenu Pro | Typical QR ordering platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | NZ$49 | NZ$200 – $500 |
| Setup fee | None | NZ$500 – $2,000 |
| Hardware required | Use your existing iPads | Locked-in tablets / POS to lease |
| Transaction fee | 3% on cafe payments | 2 – 4% on top of subscription |
| Migrate from another platform | Under 1 hour | Days (data export support varies) |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | Sales call required |
| Built-in analytics & feedback | Yes, included | Add-on or higher tier |
“Typical” figures are mid-market ranges across AU/NZ QR ordering / table-service platforms based on publicly listed pricing as of 2026.
Understanding Cafe Mode Fees
When using Cafe Mode (customers pay upfront through the app), two separate fees apply to each transaction:
BuzzMenu Platform Fee
Paid to BuzzMenu for using the platform
- Starter: 5% per transaction
- Pro: 3% per transaction
- Enterprise: 1.5% per transaction
Stripe Processing Fee
Paid to Stripe for payment processing
- NZ: 2.7% + NZ$0.30 per transaction
- AU: 1.75% + A$0.30 per transaction
- View Stripe's full pricing
Example: NZ$50 order on the Pro plan (NZ merchant)
Customer pays
NZ$50.00
Total fees
-NZ$2.95
NZ$1.50 BuzzMenu + NZ$1.45 Stripe
You receive
NZ$47.05
Deposited to your bank
Full-Service Mode (no upfront payment) has no transaction fees from BuzzMenu or Stripe — you handle billing directly with your customers.
Loved by restaurant owners.
"BuzzMenu cut our order wait times in half. Customers love scanning the QR and our kitchen errors dropped to almost zero."
Sarah M.
The Golden Fork Cafe
"The Buzzer feature is a game changer. Waitstaff no longer miss table requests and our service ratings went up significantly."
James T.
Harborview Restaurant
"Setup took 10 minutes. We went from paper menus to digital ordering the same day. The cafe mode payment flow is seamless."
Lisa K.
Bloom Coffee House
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. BuzzMenu is entirely web-based. Customers simply scan the QR code on their table, and the digital menu opens instantly in their mobile browser—no downloads, no friction.
Does BuzzMenu replace my staff?
No, it empowers your entire team! Instead of running back and forth to punch in orders, Waitstaff act as managers who verify age and build hospitality. The Admin interface gives owners complete control over live menus, the Bar Display System (BDS) organizes drink tickets, and the Kitchen Display System (KDS) ensures flawless food routing. It's a complete ecosystem built to support every role.
Do I need to buy expensive proprietary hardware?
Not at all. BuzzMenu runs entirely in the cloud. You can use your existing iPads, Android tablets, smartphones, or computers for the Kitchen Display System (KDS) and Waiter Dashboards.
How does the 'Cafe Mode' upfront payment work?
If you run a grab-and-go cafe, you can toggle 'Cafe Mode'. This prompts customers to securely pay via Credit Card or Apple Pay before the order is ever sent to the kitchen.
Can customers split the bill in Full-Service mode?
Yes! If you run a traditional restaurant where the bill is paid at the end, customers order from their phones, and when ready to leave, they can instantly split the total and checkout.
Is there a long-term contract?
No, BuzzMenu is a flexible month-to-month subscription. You can cancel at any time, and there are absolutely no hidden hardware leasing fees.