Why Invoicing Matters for Your Restaurant

Catering orders come with custom items and add-ons — Applova converts them into clear, accurate invoices with instant online payment.

Clear & Accurate Invoices

Transform complex catering orders with custom items and add-ons into professional, easy-to-understand invoices that your clients will appreciate.

Instant Online Payments

Get paid faster with integrated online payment processing. Clients can pay invoices immediately, reducing payment delays and improving cash flow.

Complete Order Tracking

Track every invoice, payment, and order status from one centralized dashboard. Stay organized and never lose track of your catering business.

How It Works

Get Paid in 4 Easy Steps

From invoice creation to payment confirmation — all in minutes, not days.

STEP 01
Create Invoice

Build professional invoices in your Merchant Portal with all order details.

STEP 02
Send to Customer

Customer receives the invoice via email with a secure payment link.

STEP 03
Secure Payment

Customers pay online with multiple payment options and no logins required.

STEP 04
Instant Confirmation

Get notified immediately when payment is received.

Powerful Features Built for Restaurants

Everything you need to manage invoicing and payments

Automatic Payment Reminders

Set and forget — auto reminders notify customers about unpaid invoices.

Granular Invoices

Set invoices as paid, cancel or schedule them for future.

Multiple Recipients

Include finance managers or sponsors who need copies of invoices.

Custom Terms & Taxes

Configure custom settings, payment terms, fees, and taxes for your restaurant's needs.

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Invoicing dashboard preview

One Dashboard for All Your Invoices

  • Track revenue growth and top customers at a glance
  • View clear payment statuses — Paid, Pending, or Overdue — with ease
  • Take quick actions: send reminders, schedule invoices, or download PDFs
  • Filter invoices by date, customer, event to find any invoice instantly

Stay on Top of Every Payment

Get a complete view of your invoicing performance with total summaries for Paid, Unpaid, and Overdue invoices. Filter by payment status to instantly see which customers have settled their bills — and who still owes you.

Payment overview dashboard

Why Choose Applova?

Built specifically for restaurant and catering businesses

Restaurant-First Design

Applova was built from the ground up for catering businesses — designed to simplify how you invoice and get paid.

Fast Payments

Skip the delays and get your money faster with secure, automated digital payments.

24/7 Support

Our support team is always available to help you succeed with invoicing and payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Applova Invoicing

How do I create and send an invoice?

Creating an invoice is simple. Log into your Merchant Portal, navigate to the Invoicing section, and click "Create New Invoice." Add your customer details, line items, and any custom terms or fees. Once you're ready, click "Send" and your customer will receive a professional, branded invoice via email with a secure payment link.

What payment methods do customers have?

Your customers can pay invoices using all major credit and debit cards. No account creation or login is required — they simply click the payment link in the email and complete the transaction securely in seconds.

How do automatic payment reminders work?

You can set up automatic reminders for upcoming, due, or overdue invoices. The system will send friendly email reminders to your customers at intervals you choose, helping reduce late payments without any manual follow-up on your part.

When do I receive payment after an invoice is paid?

Payments are processed immediately when customers pay their invoices. You'll receive instant confirmation, and funds are typically deposited into your bank account within 1-2 business days, depending on your payment processor settings.

What You Can Do With Applova Invoicing?
  • Create & send invoices in seconds
  • Accept online payments instantly
  • Add custom pricing, fees, and add-ons
  • Track all invoice statuses in real time
  • Send via email or SMS
  • Automated reminders for unpaid invoices
  • Fully branded invoice templates
  • Centralized financial reporting
  • Ideal for catering, events, bulk orders, and recurring clients
What types of catering and event workflows does Applova support?

Applova supports all catering and event workflows including weddings, corporate lunches, school events, church gatherings, birthday parties, community events, large private orders, and recurring meal-prep bookings. If your business handles big or custom food orders, Applova can invoice it.

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