The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and
computer program products for automatic online group ordering of food
from a restaurant. According to one method, input for creating a group
online food order from a restaurant is received. The input defines a
group of individuals to invite to participate in an online group food
order from a restaurant is received. In response to the input,
invitations are automatically and electronically sent to the individuals
inviting the individuals to participate in the group order. Individual
orders are received from at least some of the individuals. The individual
orders are combined into a group order. The group order is automatically
communicated to the restaurant.