Restaurants in New York
Even capped, apps can take 23%. Go direct.
NYC caps delivery at 15% + 5% + 3%; $17 wages ($11.35 tipped) make phone time costly. Direct orders and an AI host help.
- 44,870restaurants in New York
- 19,661sit-down (full-service)
- 23restaurants per 10,000 people
- #3of 51 by number of restaurants
What New York owners are up against
The pressures, and how we take them off you.
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Capped still means 23%
NYC limits apps to 15% delivery, 5% other services and 3% card processing; a 2025 law adds optional pricier 'enhanced' plans.
Source · 2025-08
- 2
Labour costs keep rising
NYC's minimum wage is $17.00 and the tipped cash wage $11.35. Every staff hour spent answering phones costs more.
Source · 2026-11-05
- 3
Fewer Canadian visitors
Canadian return trips from the US fell 25.4% in 2025 (Statistics Canada). New York places that relied on them need locals ordering more often.
Source · 2026-01
Lead with:Online orderingMaya, the AI phone hostReservationsKitchen display
Law watch
What’s changing for New York restaurants.
NYC Local Law 79 of 2025 (Intro 762-B)
Keeps the 15/5/3% caps; apps may sell 'enhanced' services only if a basic plan at the caps is offered.
From 2025 · Source
NY tipped food service wage 2026
$11.35 cash ($5.65 credit) in NYC/LI/Westchester; $10.70 elsewhere.
From 2026-01-01 · Source
NYC bill to phase out the tip credit (proposal)
Proposed only; would phase out the tipped wage from 2032.
Wages in 2026
Minimum wage $17.00; tipped minimum $11.35. Maya answering the phone frees paid hours for cooking and serving.
For information only, not legal advice. Check the source for your city.
Does WhatsTable work for restaurants in New York?
Yes. WhatsTable works for any restaurant on Clover, in any cuisine, anywhere in New York. We set it up with you on a call.
What is the minimum wage for restaurant staff in New York in 2026?
The state minimum wage is $17.00 and the tipped minimum is $11.35. Some cities set higher rates. Check the official source for your city.
Are delivery app fees capped in New York?
In New York City (15% delivery + 5% other + 3% payment processing). Orders on your own WhatsTable site pay no delivery-app commission; WhatsTable's fee is 5–10% of sales through it, and nothing is added to the guest's bill.
What does it cost?
There is no monthly fee, no setup fee and no contract. WhatsTable takes 5–10% of the sales that come through it. Walk-in sales cost you nothing.
Restaurant owners in New York are represented by New York State Restaurant Association.
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