How does 99Food work for restaurants in Brazil?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
99Food came back to Brazil with zero commission and no monthly fee for 24 months from sign-up — you only pay the ~3.2% payment fee. After the promo period an 8.9–12% commission was announced. It is the lowest app fee right now, but it is still a marketplace; your own channel is 0% commission, so many restaurants use both.
- 99Food: 0% commission and no monthly fee for 24 months from sign-up.
- You still pay the ~3.2% payment fee during the free period.
- After the promo, an announced 8.9–12% commission applies.
- iFood still brings the most orders; 99Food has the lowest fee right now.
- Your own channel is 0% commission on every order — Menuthere Free is US$0.
Pair 99Food with a 0% channel of your own
Use 99Food for its low fee and reach, then move repeat customers to your own ordering link where there is no commission at all. Menuthere gives you a site, QR codes and WhatsApp ordering at 0%, starting on a Free plan at US$0.
Is 99Food really free for 24 months?
99Food returned to Brazil with zero commission and zero monthly fee for 24 months from the moment a restaurant signs up. In that period the only cost is the ~3.2% online-payment fee, plus delivery when it applies. It is the most aggressive fee offer in the market right now.
What happens after the free period?
After the 24-month promo, 99Food announced a commission of 8.9–12%, depending on the model. That is lower than iFood's current 15.2–26.2%, but it is still a cut of every order. Plan ahead: build your own commission-free channel now so you are not fully dependent when the fee kicks in.
99Food or iFood — which is better?
It depends on reach versus fee. iFood brings the most orders; 99Food charges the least right now. Many restaurants list on both and send repeat customers to their own link to avoid paying any commission on those orders.
| 99Food | iFood | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission now | 0% for 24 months | 15.2–26.2% |
| After promo | 8.9–12% announced | n/a |
| Monthly fee | None in the free period | R$110–R$150 over R$1,800/mo |
| Reach | Growing | The largest |
How do I sign up a restaurant on 99Food?
Register the restaurant in the 99Food partner area with your business details, set up the menu and delivery area, and confirm your payout details. While you wait, set up your own channel too — a QR code, a Google order link and WhatsApp — so you have a commission-free option from day one.
Who this is a good fit for
- Owners weighing 99Food against iFood on cost and reach.
- Restaurants that want a low-fee app now and a 0% channel for the long term.
Who this is not for
- Owners in an area where 99Food has little coverage yet, who need the app with the most orders.
- Places that want a single provider and no interest in running their own channel.
Common follow-up questions
Does 99Food charge a payment fee during the free period?
Yes. Commission and the monthly fee are zero for 24 months, but the ~3.2% online-payment fee still applies, plus delivery where it is used.
Will 99Food stay free forever?
No. The zero-fee offer runs for 24 months from sign-up; after that an 8.9–12% commission was announced. Check 99Food's current terms before you decide.
Should I use 99Food and my own channel together?
Many restaurants do. Use 99Food for reach and your own link at 0% commission for repeat orders.
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Sources (3)
- 99Food returns to Brazil — fees and plans, VOA Delivery, read 25 October 2026
- iFood fees for restaurants, iFood, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026