The Profitability Squeeze
See what’s really eating into UAE restaurant profits.
Avg. Net Margin
6% – 9%
Margins compressed by rent and rising food costs.
Aggregator Cost
≈30%
Typical commission lost on every app order.
TMBill upside
+4.5%
Typical margin recovery from integrated tech.
Where Does the Revenue Go?
Casual dining pays in labour; QSRs pay in platform commissions.
Quick Take
Labour quietly drains casual dining margins
Food Cost30%
Net Profit15%
Where Operations Leak Cash
Each stage creates tiny leaks. Tap a stage to see the full details.
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Procurement & Storage
Manual ordering and no live visibility push food costs up.
Impact: COGS variance +4%
Common Issues
The Cost of Delivery
Direct channels take effort but often triple the net margin per ticket.
Aggregator Order
30% commission leaves ≈8 AED profit on 100 AED ticket.
Direct Order
Can reach 20–25% net margin by eliminating 3rd party fees.
What could TMBill save you
Profit Optimization Engine
5%
10 hrs
10%
3.5%
1.5%
Estimated Annual Savings
AED 0
▲ 0.0% Net Margin Uplift