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Waayu, India’s only zero-commission food delivery app built on the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) framework, has unveiled a suite of new tech innovations designed to empower restaurants and elevate the customer experience across the country.
At the core of the rollout is a next-generation Point of Sale (POS) system that integrates critical restaurant operations — including marketing, procurement, delivery, loyalty programs, and inventory management — into a single unified platform. Unlike traditional systems, Waayu’s POS is ROI-focused, leveraging advanced analytics and campaign management tools to help restaurants drive profitability.
Also debuting is a contactless, QR-based dine-in ordering system and a real-time AI onboarding tool that allows restaurants to go live on the Waayu platform in under 10 minutes — a significant leap from the industry standard, which often takes up to 24 hours.
“Waayu is built on the belief that restaurants should retain their revenues and their customers,” said Mandar Lande, CEO and Co-Founder. “With innovations like AI-driven onboarding and a fully integrated POS, we’re making it easier for restaurants to grow — faster, smarter, and more profitably.”
Designed for scalability, the POS system caters to a range of formats including QSRs, fine dining outlets, cloud kitchens, and multi-outlet chains. The ultra-fast onboarding process has emerged as a key differentiator, enabling near-instant access to Waayu’s rapidly growing network.
Waayu is now live in over 13 cities and has onboarded more than 6,000 restaurants. The platform has amassed a user base of over 1 million and currently handles more than 2,000 orders per day. Its aggressive expansion continues with recent entries into key markets such as Kolkata, Chennai, Mysuru, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, and Dombivli.
As the only zero-commission food delivery app in the ONDC ecosystem, Waayu offers restaurants full revenue control while giving customers access to over 1 lakh eateries and brands via the Waayu ONDC Buyer App.
“Technology has always been our edge,” said Anirudha Kotgire, Managing Director and Co-Founder. “Every feature we roll out is designed with the goal of helping restaurants grow — not just survive, but truly thrive.”
With its latest innovations and rapid scaling, Waayu is doubling down on its mission to build a sustainable, inclusive food-tech ecosystem — one where restaurants grow on their own terms, and customers benefit from broader choice and better value.
