Introduction

The restaurant industry is changing faster than ever. From online ordering to digital menus and catering bookings, small and mid-sized restaurants must keep up with technology to remain competitive. For years, Toast POS has been a well-known choice for restaurant management, but its rising costs, complex pricing, and long-term contracts have left many owners searching for better alternatives.

This is where myRestro steps in. Offering a commission-based, no-subscription model, myRestro is designed specifically to help restaurants grow without overwhelming expenses. But the big question is: Can myRestro truly serve as the best alternative to Toast POS? Let’s dive deep into the comparison and explore why myRestro is becoming the go-to solution for restaurant owners across the United States.

Understanding Toast POS

Toast POS is a feature-rich platform that offers:

• POS systems for order and payment processing
• Hardware packages (handhelds, kiosks, and terminals)
• Online ordering integration
• Loyalty and gift card programs
• Payroll and team management

While these features are valuable, they come with significant upfront and recurring costs. Many small restaurant owners have voiced concerns about:

• High monthly subscription fees
• Mandatory hardware purchases
• Additional costs for marketing tools and loyalty programs
• Contract lock-ins that reduce flexibility

For an independent restaurant or a growing small chain, Toast POS can quickly become more of a financial burden than a growth solution.

Why Restaurants Are Looking for Toast POS Alternatives

In recent years, restaurant owners have been searching for Toast POS competitors that can provide similar or better features without heavy costs. Common pain points include:

• Cost structure: Toast’s monthly subscriptions range anywhere from $110 to $500+, depending on features. On top of that, transaction fees and add-on costs pile up.
  
• Scalability issues: For small restaurants or food trucks, scaling with Toast becomes expensive and restrictive.
  
• Commission on orders: Many restaurants already lose 20–30% of revenue to third-party apps, and adding high POS fees reduces profits further.

The demand for affordable, flexible, and commission-fair alternatives has never been greater.

Introducing myRestro: A Smarter Alternative

myRestro is not just another POS, it’s a full restaurant growth ecosystem. Unlike Toast POS, which thrives on monthly fees and hardware costs, myRestro uses a performance-driven commission model that keeps costs low for restaurant owners.

Here’s what makes myRestro stand out:

1. Zero Subscription Fees: Restaurants pay no setup or monthly subscription fees. You only pay a 10% commission per order after a 90-day free trial.
   
2. 90-Day Free Trial: For the first three months, enjoy unlimited online orders, catering bookings, and table reservations without paying a cent in commission.
   
3. Free Marketing Worth $1500: During the free trial, myRestro invests in your restaurant’s digital marketing, helping you build visibility on Google, social media, and local platforms.
   
4. Seamless Online Ordering: Restaurants get their own branded ordering system instead of relying only on DoorDash or UberEats. Customers order directly, and restaurants keep more revenue.
   
5. Flexibility with Third-Party Platforms: Unlike Toast, which pushes you into its ecosystem, myRestro lets you stay listed on UberEats, Grubhub, or Menufy while still using your own ordering platform.
   
6. In-House Delivery Tip Retention: While tips on third-party platforms go to delivery partners, restaurants retain 100% of in-house delivery tips with myRestro. This ensures fair earnings for staff when managing their own deliveries.

Comparing Toast POS vs myRestro

Feature	Toast POS	myRestro
Setup Fees	$0–$500 depending on plan	$0, always free
Monthly Subscription	$110–$500+	$0
Commission Structure	Transaction fees + extra add-ons	10% commission + $3.25% transaction fees only after 90 days
Free Trial	None	90 days free, no commission
Marketing Support	Paid add-on	$1500 free digital marketing package
Integration with Third-Parties	Limited flexibility	Freedom to use other delivery apps
In-House Delivery Tips	Goes through payroll	100% retained by restaurants
Scalability	Expensive for small restaurants	Affordable and flexible for small owners

This comparison makes it clear: while Toast POS is powerful, myRestro provides the same essential tools without draining profits.

Real-World Example

Imagine a family-run pizzeria in LA. With Toast POS, they spend $350 per month on subscriptions plus transaction fees. Over a year, this adds up to $4,200+, not including marketing add-ons.

With myRestro, the same pizzeria:

• Starts free for 90 days
• Pays 0 commissions during trial
• Gets a $1500 marketing boost to attract customers
• After the trial, only pays a 10% commission on completed orders

Instead of losing money upfront, the restaurant grows first and then pays fairly as it succeeds.

Why myRestro is the Best Toast POS Alternative

Restaurants need more than a payment terminal. They need a partner who understands their challenges and shares their growth goals. Here’s why myRestro is the smarter choice:

• Cost-effective: No subscriptions, no setup fees, and fair commissions.
• Growth-oriented: Marketing included to help restaurants stand out locally.
• Flexibility: Use alongside third-party apps instead of being locked into one ecosystem.
• Support for small owners: Perfect for food trucks, cafés, local eateries, and multi-cuisine restaurants.
• Scalable model: Pay only as you earn, not upfront.

For small and mid-sized restaurants tired of hidden costs and restrictive contracts, myRestro is the best Toast POS alternative on the market.

Toast POS may have established itself as a leader in restaurant management, but its high costs and rigid structure make it unsuitable for many small restaurant owners. myRestro flips the model on its head by offering free trials, zero subscriptions, and a growth-driven commission system that benefits restaurants first.

If you are looking for a Toast POS alternative that is affordable, flexible, and designed to empower restaurant owners rather than burden them, myRestro is the answer.

Get Started with myRestro Today

Your restaurant deserves software that works for you, not against you. With myRestro’s free restaurant management software, you gain access to powerful features, free marketing support, and fair commissions only after you succeed. Don’t settle for expensive POS systems that cut into your margins.

Take the next step today and visit us at 18000 Pioneer Blvd, Suite #203, Artesia, CA 90701
Email us at info@myrestro.io Or call +1 (562) 366-0646 to get started.

With myRestro, the future of your restaurant is in your hands.