⚡ In brief: leaving TheFork is profitable from 25 covers/month. Voxtya Pro at €59/month includes commission-free reservations + AI Google reviews + professional website + social media. 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 Pro | €59/month | €0 | Reservations + Website + AI Google Reviews + Wheel + Social | 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 Pro at €59/month is the most economical option for an independent restaurant: it includes commission-free reservations, but also complete Google review management with AI, a professional website (21 industry templates), a social media studio, and the QR code collection module + fortune wheel. No other market tool combines all this for this price.
Step 3 — Migrate your data and customers
Good news: you don't need to QUIT everything at once. Here is the strategy recommended by 80% of Voxtya restaurants that have migrated:
Week 1 — Install Voxtya in parallel
- Create your Voxtya account (14-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.
Result: most of our customers notice higher loyalty than Yums, without losing the 20% commission.
Concrete case: La Brasserie du Sud (Nice)
"We paid €380/month in commission to TheFork for 145 reserved covers. We migrated to Voxtya Pro 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 80% of our customers 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?
Voxtya already displays a native "Reserve" button on 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?
Pro plan: 1 site. Business plan: 3 sites. Premium+: 5 sites + centralized planning. Beyond: commercial contact.
Conclusion: profitable from the 22nd cover
Voxtya Pro at €59/month becomes profitable from 22 covers/month saved in TheFork commission. In practice, most restaurants save €150-500/month and gain a website, AI Google review management, the fortune wheel, and social media studio. See Voxtya pricing or start your 14-day free trial — no commitment required.