What types of restaurants does Applova work with?

Applova is purpose-built for North American quick service and fast-casual restaurants. Our current customers include boba tea shops, coffee shops, pizzerias, Indian restaurants, Mexican restaurants, wings & burger spots, bakeries, dessert shops, juice & smoothie bars, BBQ joints, and delis. If you're a quick service or fast-casual operation, we're built for you.

Does Applova replace my existing POS?

Not necessarily. Applova integrates with leading POS systems including Clover, Square, and GoDaddy POS. You can add our self-order kiosk, online ordering, or mobile app on top of your existing setup. We also offer Applova POS as a standalone option if you're ready to make a full switch.

How long does setup take?

It depends on which Applova products you're launching — but we handle all the heavy lifting regardless. Online Ordering & Website — live within 72 hours. We handle menu setup, branding, and configuration. No IT project required. Self-Order Kiosk, POS & Kitchen Display System — typically up and running within a week. Hardware ships directly to your location, and our onboarding team manages installation, menu configuration, and staff training end to end. Branded Mobile App — 2 to 3 weeks from kickoff to live on the App Store and Google Play. Apple and Google's review process sets the timeline here, but we manage the full submission on your behalf. Most restaurants are surprised by how little they have to do — our team takes care of everything from menu setup to go-live day.

Is there a commission fee on online orders?

No. Applova charges zero commission on orders placed through your online store or mobile app. You keep 100% of every order — we charge a flat platform fee monthly or annually instead.

What AI features are included in Applova?

Applova AI includes: an AI Merchant Assistant that answers your sales and customer questions in plain English; AI-powered push notification content generation; an AI cross-sell and upsell engine; an AI content writer for product descriptions and promotions; and Smart Picks, which suggests frequent items to returning customers at the kiosk and POS automatically.

Can Applova support multiple locations?

Yes, Applova is designed to support multi-location restaurants and franchises. Each location can manage its own menus, pricing, promotions, and reporting, while still using the same platform for customer engagement and marketing across your brand. Your customers also get a seamless ordering experience, with a beautifully designed location selection page that includes an interactive map. They can easily find the nearest store, switch locations, and place orders with ease.

What loyalty and marketing tools does Applova include?

Applova gives you everything you need to keep customers coming back and spending more — all built into the platform. Our points-based loyalty program lets customers earn rewards on every order and redeem them for discounts or completely free items right at checkout — whether they're ordering on the kiosk, app, or online store. It's the kind of program that turns first-time visitors into regulars. On the marketing side, you get push notifications to reach your app customers instantly, SMS text marketing to drive traffic with timely promotions, and a Mailchimp integration that automatically syncs your order and customer data — making it easy to build targeted campaigns for your best customers directly in Mailchimp.

How does pricing work?

Applova pricing is modular — you only pay for the products you use. No hidden fees and zero commission on every online and app order. Every dollar goes directly to you. We'll build a package around your restaurant's size and goals. The best way to get a number is to book a free demo — we'll show you the platform live and put together a custom quote on the spot.

Kiosk Comparison

Applova vs INFI: Which Kiosk Actually Grows Your Restaurant?

Both platforms build self-order kiosks for restaurants. Here's where they're actually different.

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Quick answer for busy restaurant owners

INFI is close territory. Both platforms build self-order kiosks aimed at restaurants, with INFI carrying a particular strength in food halls and multi-vendor environments. This is the comparison where the specifics matter most.

The real differences come down to how deep the AI upsell goes on the kiosk screen, how much of the branding is actually yours, and how the kiosk is supported once it's live.

Applova vs INFI: Feature Comparison

Feature comparison between Applova Kiosk and INFI Kiosk
Category	Applova Kiosk	INFI Kiosk
Industry focus	Restaurants, single-brand and multi-location	Restaurants
AI upselling on screen	Built in, automatic on every order	Available, depth varies by plan
Screen branding	Fully yours	Yours, customization varies by plan
Kiosk-to-loyalty connection	Built in	Available, varies by plan and integration
Food hall / multi-vendor kiosk support	Available	Available
Kiosk hardware	Included, restaurant-sized	Included, restaurant-sized
Kiosk-to-POS integration	Built around POS partnerships	Built around POS partnerships
Support & onboarding	Direct	Varies by deployment size
Multi-location kiosk management	Supported	Supported
Kiosk-specific reporting	Unified operator dashboard	Available, varies by deployment
Contract terms	Flexible	Varies by plan and kiosk count
Pricing	Custom, varies by kiosk count and features	Custom, varies by kiosk count and features
Best fit	Single-brand restaurants and small-to-mid groups	Food halls, malls, multi-vendor environments

Why restaurants upgrade to Applova

When two kiosk platforms look this similar on paper, the decision comes down to details that don't show up in a feature list: how much of the upsell is genuinely automatic on the screen, whether the branding on the kiosk is actually yours, and who picks up the phone when something breaks on a Friday night.

Applova's answer to all three: it's automatic, it's your name on the screen, and it's us on the phone.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ask for a demo built around your actual menu and your actual name, not a generic template.

Yes, especially ones adding counter pickup or self-order alongside table service.

Yes. Automatic upsell prompts are built into the standard ordering flow on every kiosk order.

When two kiosks look alike, the details decide.

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Applova vs INFI: Which Kiosk Actually Grows Your Restaurant?

Quick answer for busy restaurant owners

Applova vs INFI: Feature Comparison

Why restaurants upgrade to Applova

Frequently asked questions

Can I see real branding examples on the kiosk screen before I decide?

Is Applova's kiosk a good fit for fast-casual and casual dining restaurants?

Does Applova's kiosk include automatic upselling?

When two kiosks look alike, the details decide.