WhatsApp commerce & operations

From WhatsApp to checkout in seconds

WhatsApp commerce for restaurants, retail, services, and more. Accept Payfast, Ozow, iKhokha, Paystack & Yoco payments—all from one dashboard.

We've cut order errors by 90% and grown average order value—all through WhatsApp.— Restaurant owner

Merchant dashboard

Multi-vendor orders in real time

Live

Today's performance

R42,380

+28% vs last week

  • Never miss an order — every WhatsApp request lands here.
  • Route orders across brands, outlets, or vendors.

WhatsApp order flowPreview

Hi, I'd like to order from Fastlane 👋
Tap to browse vendors, add to cart, and pay via Payfast.
From chat to checkout in seconds.

⚡ Live demo — watch orders appear in real time.
Try it yourself: Tap "Get started" to launch your free trial.

Business Types

WhatsApp Commerce for Every Business

From restaurants to retail, Fastlane powers sales and operations across industries.

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Restaurants

Order & table booking

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Retail

Clothing & accessories

🧺

Services

Laundry & cleaning

🛒

Groceries

Fresh produce & delivery

🎟️

Events

Ticketing & bookings

And more — Fastlane adapts to your business model.

Web Catalog
Live
Double Burger

Double Burger

Popular

Beef, cheese, lettuce, sauce

R85
Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

New

Tomato, mozzarella, basil

R120
Garden Salad

Garden Salad

Healthy

Fresh greens, dressing

R55

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Web Catalog

Your products, always in sync

A browsable online menu that syncs in real time with your WhatsApp orders. Perfect for restaurants, retail, and services.

  • Product images, descriptions, and prices
  • Syncs live with your WhatsApp orders
  • Share your catalog link anywhere — Instagram, TikTok, or website

No coding needed. Works with WhatsApp, Instagram, and your website.

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We're building something amazing 🚀

Turn your Instagram bio into a storefront

One link that shows your products, opening hours, and contact info. Customers browse and order without leaving Instagram.

  • Beautiful mobile-first storefront
  • Products, pricing, and availability in one view
  • One-click WhatsApp ordering

FastLane Instagram

@fastlane_instagram

Open
Burger
Pizza
Sushi
Burger HouseR85
Pizza RomaR120
Sushi ZenR95

tap to order · open 10am – 10pm

Services & EventsComing Soon

Book services & events in seconds

From beauty salons to event venues: customers discover, book, and pay via WhatsApp. No need for phone calls.

  • Browse services, packages, and event dates
  • Book appointments, tickets, or tables
  • Instant confirmation via WhatsApp

🚀 Launching soon

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Service Hub

Book services & events

Live
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Beauty

🔧

Repairs

🎉

Events

Popular services

💇

Haircut & Style

45 min · R250

🎨

Makeup Session

60 min · R350

🎉

Event Package

Custom · R1,500

Instant confirmation · 24/7 availability

Facebook Link-in-BioComing Soon

Turn your Facebook Page into a storefront

One link that shows your menu, products, and booking options. Customers order or book tables without leaving Facebook.

  • Customers browse your catalog directly on Facebook
  • Order food, book tables, or make reservations
  • One-click checkout and booking confirmation via WhatsApp

🚀 Launching soon

Reservations

Book a table

At your preferred time.

Reserve your spot instantly.

Tonight · City branchOpen now

Choose a time

Guests book via WhatsApp — no phone tag, no double bookings.

Problem

Stop juggling multiple apps and manual payments

Restaurants lose orders to missed calls, scattered DMs, and complicated payment requests. Staff are stuck copying orders between WhatsApp, POS, and spreadsheets while customers wait.

Fastlane consolidates everything into one WhatsApp + web flow with integrated Payfast payments. Meet customers where they already are, and give your team a single source of truth for every order.

Before Fastlane

  • • Missed WhatsApp messages and phone calls during peak times
  • • Staff manually typing orders into multiple tools
  • • Payment links scattered across chats and channels
  • • No clear view of orders across outlets or vendors

With Fastlane

  • • One unified WhatsApp + web ordering experience
  • • Integrated Payfast checkout in the flow
  • • Central dashboard for all orders and locations
  • • Customer history and loyalty in one place

From first message to paid order in a single, streamlined lane.

Process

From chat to checkout in four steps. Here's how Fastlane powers WhatsApp commerce for restaurants.

Step 1

Discover & browse

Customer discovers your store and browses a rich menu via WhatsApp or a web catalog that syncs in real time.

Step 2

Add to cart & pay

They add items to cart and check out with Payfast—all within the chat flow. No redirects, no extra apps.

Step 3

Order hits dashboard

The order appears instantly in your Fastlane merchant dashboard, grouped by outlet, brand, or vendor.

Step 4

Fulfill & build loyalty

Your team manages fulfillment, sends status updates, and grows repeat business with built-in CRM and loyalty tools.

One dashboard for every WhatsApp order, outlet, and vendor

Fastlane gives operations teams a single place to manage WhatsApp orders, payments, and customer relationships across locations—without adding more tools to your stack.

From the dashboard, you can:

  • See new orders from all channels in one queue
  • Accept, reject, or reassign orders to vendors or outlets
  • Update order status (preparing, ready, out for delivery, completed)
  • View customer details, order history, and average spend
  • Change menus, prices, and availability across vendors in one place
  • Pause or resume ordering when the kitchen is slammed

Send targeted WhatsApp campaigns to customers who already love you

  • Send promotions, specials, or announcements on WhatsApp in a few clicks
  • Broadcast only to customers who've ordered from your restaurants
  • No spamming random people
  • You stay in control of who you message

Example: "Hi 👋 It's Fastlane. New lunch combo this week. Reply MENU to order in under 60 seconds."

All customer messages still happen on WhatsApp.
Fastlane gives your team the control room behind every conversation.

Think of Fastlane as the fast lane between chat, payment, and operations.

Automations

Automated WhatsApp workflows

Set it once, and Fastlane handles the rest. From order alerts to customer follow-ups.

Order Alerts

Your team gets a WhatsApp ping for every new order—no dashboard needed.

Payment Confirmations

Auto-confirm payments and send receipts instantly.

Birthday Offers

Send personalized discounts to customers on their special day.

Win-Back Campaigns

Re-engage inactive customers with targeted offers.

Plus payment reminders, low-stock alerts, and more.

Payments

Multiple payment methods. One checkout.

Choose from South Africa's leading payment gateways. All integrated seamlessly into your WhatsApp flow.

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Payfast

South Africa's favorite payment gateway. Accept cards, wallets, and local payment methods with secure, seamless checkout.

Key features

  • Credit & debit cards
  • Instant EFT
  • QR payments
  • Subscription billing
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Ozow

Instant EFT payments made simple. Customers pay directly from their bank account in seconds—no card needed.

Key features

  • Instant EFT
  • No card required
  • Bank-level security
  • Real-time confirmation
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iKhokha

Card payments integrated seamlessly. Accept payments from any card, anytime, anywhere—perfect for on-the-go.

Key features

  • All major cards
  • Tap to pay
  • No monthly fees
  • Real-time settlement
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Paystack

Pan-African payment processing. Accept cards, bank transfers, and mobile money across the continent.

Key features

  • Cards & bank transfers
  • Mobile money
  • Recurring payments
  • Multi-currency
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Yoco

Simple, affordable card payments. Perfect for businesses of all sizes—from startups to enterprises.

Key features

  • Card payments
  • Tap on phone
  • No contracts
  • Same-day settlement
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All payments are secure and PCI compliant. Choose the gateway that works best for your customers.

Features

Everything you need to run WhatsApp commerce and restaurant operations from one software platform.

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WhatsApp commerce

Native, chat-based ordering with automated confirmations. Customers order where they already spend their time.

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Kitchen Alert System

Real-time kitchen notifications for new orders. Never miss an order with sound alerts, visual cues, and automatic order routing to the right station.

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In-House Orders Display

Dedicated screen view for dine-in customers. Show order status, preparation time, and ready notifications clearly on your in-store displays.

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Multi-vendor dashboard

Manage orders, bookings, and customers across brands, outlets, and vendors from one central console.

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CRM & loyalty

Track customer history, segment by behaviour, and run loyalty programs that keep guests coming back.

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Broadcast tools

Send compliant WhatsApp campaigns and updates to opted-in customers, no spreadsheets required.

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Why Fastlane

Built for real businesses

Fastlane is designed by operators, for operators. Here's what makes us different.

Lightning fast

From first message to paid order in seconds — no delays, no friction.

Secure & reliable

PCI compliant payments, encrypted data, and 99.9% uptime you can count on.

Grows with you

From one outlet to 100 — Fastlane scales with your business, not against it.

Benefits

Built for restaurant operators who want fewer moving parts, faster service, and more profitable WhatsApp orders.

Never miss an order, even in peak rush.
Meet customers where they already are — in WhatsApp.
Reduce order errors and manual entry across outlets.
Give ops, marketing, and finance the same real-time view.
Launch new vendors or locations without new tools.
Go from chat to checkout in seconds, not minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do my customers need to download an app?

No. Customers order through WhatsApp or a web catalog that links back to WhatsApp. Fastlane sits behind the scenes to orchestrate everything.

Is Fastlane only for restaurants?

No. Fastlane works for retail, services, groceries, events, and more. The platform adapts to your business model.

How does pricing work?

We customise every Fastlane deployment to match your specific business needs. Setup costs vary based on:

  • Number of locations, outlets, or vendors
  • Integration complexity with your existing systems
  • Custom menu structures and catalog requirements
  • Additional features like loyalty programs or advanced analytics
  • Volume of orders and payment processing needs

We'll assess your operations and recommend the most cost-effective solution that scales with your business.Book a free consultation to get a tailored quote.

Who delivers my orders?

Irana delivers. Fastlane partners with Irana—your community's trusted helper—for fast, reliable delivery to your customers. Learn more at irana.co.za.

Join businesses using WhatsApp to grow orders and streamline operations with Fastlane.

No obligation. We'll assess your needs and recommend the best solution.