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How to Set Up Online Ordering for Restaurants

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If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. But when it’s so dead simple to get listed on third-party delivery marketplaces and take orders, why do all the other work to create your own system when you are a time-strapped restaurateur? Join the Marketplace ??

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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. More often than not though, 86'd items cause customer frustration. No one likes finally deciding on what to order, and then being told that item is not available.

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No Drive-Thru? Here’s How to Offer Contactless Curbside Pickup

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Foot traffic has dropped for the majority of restaurants in North America, with revenue switching to online ordering and pickups instead. Find a dedicated pickup spot If you don’t have drive thru, it’s definitely difficult to serve the customers outside the restaurant.

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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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I think most of us know that now, more than ever, the dining experience starts long before the customer even walks through the door. Not to mention, operators are still seeing positive gains from things like online ordering and loyalty tech. What can restaurant operators do to better handle inventory and labor challenges?

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Orchestrating Restaurant Operations to Increase CX

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One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” ” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

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Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. That’s because 41 percent of people prefer to order food online rather than in-store. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained.

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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

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Globally, restaurants saw a notable shift in customer expectations and behavior during this time. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves. As a result, restaurants had to quickly adapt by offering takeout and delivery options to cater to their customers' changing needs.