⚡ In brief: leaving TheFork is profitable from ~19 covers/month. Voxtya's Website + Bookings bundle at €49/month includes commission-free reservations + professional website (AI Google reviews and social media as optional modules). Average savings: €200-500/month. Migration in 3 steps: calculate, choose, transfer data.
In 2026, TheFork charges €2.60 per reserved cover via its marketplace, plus 20% commission on Yums (loyalty points). For a restaurant with 100 covers/month via TheFork: €260/month that come out of your pocket. The good news: commission-free alternatives exist, with often more complete features. Here is the complete 2026 guide to leave TheFork intelligently.
Step 1 — Calculate your real TheFork cost
The first step is to precisely measure what TheFork costs you each month. This includes:
- Commission per cover: €2.60 × number of covers reserved via TheFork
- Yums commission: 20% × total Yums distributed (often 10-15% of reservations)
- Non-conversion cost: customers who find your restaurant via TheFork but then come back directly (lost savings on loyalty)
Example: Le Bistrot du Marché in Lyon (Voxtya demo)
60 average covers/month via TheFork × €2.60 = €156/month + €25 Yums = €181/month actual, or €2,172/year lost in commissions for customers who would come back anyway.
Step 2 — Choose your commission-free alternative
Three serious alternatives in 2026:
| Solution | Price | Commission | Features included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voxtya (Website + Bookings) | €49/month | €0 | Reservations + Website (AI reviews, wheel, social: +€29/module) | Independent restaurant complete |
| Zenchef Reserve | ~€69/month | €0 | Reservations + Google Reserve integration | High-end restaurant |
| SevenRooms | €200-500/month | €0 | Reservations + CRM + marketing automation | Multi-site chains (5+) |
| TheFork (reference) | €0 + €2.60/cover | High | Marketplace + Guest Center | New customer acquisition only |
Voxtya's Website + Bookings bundle at €49/month is the most economical option for an independent restaurant: commission-free reservations and a professional website (21 industry templates). You can add AI Google review management, QR collection + fortune wheel or the social media studio (€29/month per module), or take the full 6-module Suite at €119/month.
Step 3 — Migrate your data and customers
Good news: you don't need to QUIT everything at once. Here is the strategy we recommend:
Week 1 — Install Voxtya in parallel
- Create your Voxtya account (30-day free trial, no commitment)
- Publish your website with integrated reservation module
- Configure your QR code for Google review collection
- Import your TheFork customers via CSV export (name, email, phone, history)
Week 2 — Communicate to regular customers
- Email to your 100 best customers: "Reserve now directly on our site (without going through TheFork, faster and more flexible)"
- Sticker or small card to give to customers who come: "Next reservation directly on [your-restaurant].voxtya.com"
- Instagram/Facebook post explaining the new way to reserve
Week 3-4 — Gradually reduce TheFork
- Switch to the cheapest TheFork plan (or basic free) to keep just the marketplace presence
- Your direct reservations via Voxtya increase to 60-80% of the total volume
- You save €150-250/month from the 1st month
Step 4 — Manage the Yums transition
Yums points remain on TheFork (it's their program). Voxtya offers its own loyalty system:
- Fortune wheel: after a Google review, the customer spins to win a dessert, a coffee, a discount. Immediate effect on loyalty.
- Automatic post-visit emails: "Thanks for coming! Reserve your next visit with -10% on desserts."
- Birthday program: special offer sent automatically the customer's birthday month.
Goal: keep your customers loyal without paying commission.
Book a free 30-min audit to see if your restaurant is a fit for a TheFork exit strategy.
Concrete case: La Brasserie du Sud (Nice)
"We paid €380/month in commission to TheFork for 145 reserved covers. We migrated to Voxtya in April 2026. Result after 3 months: €320/month saved in commission, +42 additional Google reviews thanks to the fortune wheel, and our website now drains 60% of our direct reservations. We keep TheFork at the basic rate for tourist visibility." — Marc D., manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose customers by leaving TheFork?
No, if you follow the progressive migration: most of your regular customers will naturally switch to your direct site. Only tourists or newcomers will go through TheFork. That's why many restaurants keep TheFork at the basic rate in parallel.
How long does the complete migration take?
2 to 4 weeks. Week 1 to install Voxtya and import data, weeks 2-4 for customer communication and gradual reduction of TheFork.
Does Voxtya integrate with Google Reserve?
You can already add your Voxtya booking link to your Google Business Profile. The Google Reserve integration (native Google Maps button) is being validated with Google.
Can I recover my TheFork reviews?
Your TheFork reviews remain on TheFork (platform property). Voxtya helps you collect more Google reviews, which weigh 5 times more in local SEO than TheFork reviews. Goal: concentrate your e-reputation on Google.
How many establishments can use Voxtya?
Each subscription covers 1 location. Each additional location costs +€39/month and is managed from the same account.
Conclusion: profitable from the 19th cover
Voxtya's Website + Bookings bundle at €49/month becomes profitable from ~19 covers/month saved in TheFork commission (€49 ÷ €2.60). In practice, most restaurants save €150-500/month and gain a professional website, with the option to add AI Google review management, the fortune wheel and social media. See Voxtya pricing or start your 30-day free trial — no commitment required.
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