Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Larger franchises have offered free delivery (McDonalds, Applebee’s, IHOP, Panera Bread, Wingstop and Chipotle Mexican Grill, among many others) to accommodate decreasing on-premise sales (1). Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers. No control over the delivery time.

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Deliverect

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Delivery isn’t simply an extra revenue channel – it’s also in high demand. Here is a 6-step guide to set up a delivery operation with success. Don’t forget to download our practical checklist for getting started with food delivery! #1 2 Select delivery providers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The UAV industry is on the cusp of an historic decade with on-demand drone delivery solutions taking flight. But while on-demand drone deliveries may no longer be futuristic fantasies, many still perceived them as a novelty, not a necessity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

Q: Would delivery work for my concept? A: Delivery –of all things– is a hot topic. Consumers demand it and the market has responded by offering several delivery options, from independent delivery companies to national firms. Determine your delivery strategy.

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Wasserstrom

APRIL 15, 2020

As restaurants struggle to find sources of revenue, Ohio’s Governor, Mike Dewine, recently announced a change to the laws around the takeout and delivery of alcohol for restaurants in the state of Ohio. […].

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Deliverect

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In the era of food delivery, offering online ordering, delivery and takeaway is a smart strategy to appeal to a vast audience of potential customers. When you start delivering meals, it’s crucial to invest in the right food delivery software, in order to keep things tidy and efficient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Food delivery aggregators: You’re well past your expiration date. For businesses where delivery is just part of their operations, this loss in revenue can be attributed to marketing that drives other forms of dining (eat-in, pick up, catering).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

Many of you (even before CV-19) broadened your business model to include take-out and delivery. Delivery and takeout will be a permanent, expanded segment. There are many, many considerations for delivery (safety, preparation, logistics, POS, etc.). Obviously, you want to offer items that are already popular, are relatively easy to make, and that withstand delivery. That means essentially ignoring the food cost percentage of delivery items.

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Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

Restaurants today have only two options: they can stay open by offering online delivery and/or takeout, or close up shop and wait for the proverbial storm to pass. Best safety practices for delivery. - Try to avoid contact with the delivery couriers as much as possible.

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Deliverect

AUGUST 20, 2020

The US restaurant delivery market is projected to reach $32 billion by 2024 , growing at an annual rate of 5%. Since COVID-19 hit the industry this year, it’s become even more obvious how central food delivery is to restaurant operations. It’s become essential to optimize for delivery.

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Wasserstrom

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The food delivery trend has exploded over the last several years and it shows no signs of slowing down. Even restaurants who never thought that they would be doing delivery have had to at least consider adding this service. But getting started with food delivery for your restaurant isn’t just as simple as taking orders […]. The post The 5 Biggest Food Delivery Risks appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Deliverect

JANUARY 30, 2020

Food delivery is big business. Needless to say, offering delivery is a smart move for restaurants of all sizes. One surefire way to attract and satisfy your customers is by ensuring the food you are offering is actually delivery-proof. Understand your delivery time windows.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Restaurants are scrambling to accommodate a new kind of market – the frenzied and fearful delivery customer. We’ve already seen restaurants responding with curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, tamper-evident labeling and packaging, heightened food safety and sanitation policies, and more strict health and safety rules for employees. What does the delivery customer expect now? Delivery customers want restaurants to follow CDC guidelines (and be vocal about it!).

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Deliverect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

With the whole restaurant industry getting on the delivery bandwagon, you may be feeling the heat and wondering if it’s time to jump on yourself. But is food delivery worth the investment? Rest assured: not only does delivery pay off, it’s not all that hard to get into – especially if you work with us! The numbers don’t lie: delivery profits really…deliver! If you look at these costs, the only big variable that changes with delivery is food. Food delivery

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 9, 2020

Third Party Food Delivery Strategies. How long has your restaurant considered building a third-party food delivery strategy? The trends toward convenience over visiting a restaurant have only grown stronger, and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restaurateurs are looking to leverage third-party delivery services. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS IN THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY. Third-party delivery is only a marketing tactic. How will drivers pick up orders for delivery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

When COVID-19 erupted earlier this year, scores of restaurants relied on online delivery marketplaces to deliver meals to their customers. While restaurants may increasingly rely on online delivery marketplaces, they can hinder a restaurant’s overall profitability – commission fees are sometimes as high as 30 percent of the basket. Pre-COVID-19, paying expensive delivery fees was not an issue as food delivery was not a large part of a restaurant’s revenue stream.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model. Transition to Food Delivery or Ecommerce. Delivery . Create a Streamlined Delivery Menu. Delivery Logistics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2020

At the moment, delivery and takeout are the lifeblood of the restaurant industry. The team at Chowbus connected Modern Restaurnt Management (MRM) magazine with Mr. Pan, a 36-year-old living delivery driver in Chicago, to learn more about what his daily life is like now during this pandemic. Because of the contactless delivery, I don't need to knock on every door but instead put the order in the lobby. Have you facilitated food delivery to hospitals?

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Foodable

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Technology is critical to the survival of the restaurant industry in a post-pandemic world. The future of the restaurant and hospitality industry depends on two major categories of foodservice technology to advance: operations and next generation foods. Last month, Foodable.IO

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KaTom

JUNE 30, 2020

Food Delivery Safety for Restaurants. These days, the question most operators are asking isn’t whether they should add delivery, but how they can safely (and profitably) add off-premise meals to their offerings. However, delivery requires you to expand other portions of your business to ensure prompt and safe delivery practices. Who Needs Delivery? Not every restaurant operator will want to add delivery. In-house or third-party delivery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats are reshaping the industry. The delivery-only business model has attracted some unexpected players. Whether eateries are using a third-party or handling in-house, delivery places enormous demands on their networks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Should I pivot my business model and start offering delivery? But is delivery something you should pursue? First question: before the current crisis, had you ever considered delivery for your customers? There are some very valid reasons to avoid delivery, whether done in-house, or through a third party: Your menu items spoil quickly, or need to be served immediately. Next, let’s take a look at the logistics of delivery. How will it taste upon delivery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2020

The revolution of delivery services is making a substantial impact on the restaurant industry. While food delivery is nothing new, breakout services like Uber Eats and DoorDash have capitalized on what customers want most: convenience. Dark kitchens also known as delivery-only restaurants, ghost or virtual kitchens describes an industrial kitchen space dedicated solely to preparing food for delivery.

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Thrive POS

MAY 3, 2019

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Delivery, takeout and drive-thru. 5-11 with 800 US respondents, one in three (36 percent) consumers reported using delivery, takeout and drive-thru “more or much more” vs. pre-pandemic. Of all contactless channels, delivery is increasing fastest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2020

As we head into 2020 and digital ordering continues to boom, the restaurant segment is in for some major changes, particularly when it comes to delivery. According to research done by eMarketer , 23 percent of all smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023.

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Gastro Gays

MARCH 29, 2020

We need social/physical distance and to stay at home and away from other people as much as physically possible… The post COVID-19 Irish Food Delivery Services [MEGAPOST] appeared first on GastroGays.

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Deliverect

AUGUST 10, 2020

Yet despite this type of data, some restaurants remain skeptical about offering online delivery, pickup and takeaway. Working with third-party delivery platforms like Uber Eats, Deliveroo and DoorDash can make restaurants feel less in control. As soon as they hand over their orders to the delivery services’ couriers, restaurants are no longer playing a part in the delivery process. Do you want to talk to your food delivery customer? Food delivery

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Restaurants - and businesses like groceries, supermarkets and FMC companies - that want a piece of the action have to think about their takeaway, drive-through and/or delivery strategy. Setting up a delivery service, though definitely worth the while, does come with a few pain points, all of which can be easily solved by automating the order process. Let’s have a look at the 8 biggest issues restaurants offering delivery face - and how to take them out of the equation.

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Deliverect

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In an era of convenience, online ordering systems, self-service kiosks and mobile platforms have become key to give the customers what they crave the most: a fast, personalized and convenient food experience through delivery and/or takeaway. With allegedly 70% of all orders being off-premise by 2020*, restaurants should dig into what their options are when it comes to off-premise dining, in particular delivery. Third-party delivery pros and cons. Food delivery

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Typsy

JULY 8, 2020

Even before 2020, delivery service was looking like the way of the future when it comes to the restaurant business. Restaurant-to-customer food delivery was already anticipated to explode in the early 2020s, and market research now forecasts global market growth of over $40 billion by 2023.

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Deliverect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When it comes to deciding which delivery platforms to work with, it’s really a case of the more, the better. Most people have a favourite delivery app - or a favourite app of the moment, since the market is constantly shifting. On average, you’d find only 1 or 2 delivery apps on any phone. And the idea is to grow your business through online delivery, right? Different delivery platforms dominate different markets, and this is also constantly changing.

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The food delivery industry is continuing to grow at a rapid-fire pace, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down any time soon. Restaurants aren’t the only ones tapping into the potential of delivery. In the US Amazon and Walmart are competing for grocery delivery with regional supermarket chains like Kroger, while Tesco is leading the way in the booming UK market. 2 More delivery options than ever. Adding a delivery service to your company isn’t that difficult.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

As more states implement restrictions and seating bans on restaurants to curb the spread of COVID-19, many restaurants are offering delivery for the first time and are now more vulnerable to challenges arising from delivery services. Check with your agent to ensure any contract food delivery service has liability coverage that includes your company. Keep delivery cars clean and provide drivers with disinfectants to help them keep their cars clean.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

A research conducted by US Foods reported that the top complaints from ordering customers included, “food was not warm or fresh” and “food got shaken or messed up during delivery” (3). With more consumers using food delivery services, the demand for better food packaging is stronger than ever. menu development restaurant consulting Supply Chain foodservice packaging restaurant delivery restaurant takeout third-party delivery togo containers togo packaging

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Lavu

APRIL 22, 2020

Did you know with Lavu’s partnership with MenuDrive, you can partner with premier delivery services for free? If you haven’t taken advantage of this free online ordering and delivery integration tool, click here. Your customers are looking for your restaurant online, and they need pickup and delivery options now, with this no-cost tool you’ll pivot your business to the needs of your customers today. Partnering with a Delivery Service Saves Time and Money.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 20, 2020

However, in the wake of COVID-19, restaurants are leaning into alternative ways to move inventory, keep staff working, and delight their guests by focusing on delivery and takeout. The Pros of Offering Delivery and Takeout Outside of current health concerns, offering takeout and delivery can be an easy way to increase revenue and serve more patrons. We will be announcing a delivery meal kit service beginning this Wednesday through a pre order system.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2020

As many restaurant operators transition from dine-in service to delivery and takeout service only, there are many operational decisions to make. Make sure your takeout and/or delivery service is prominently displayed on your home page. Use staff for delivery.

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Deliverect

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If your restaurant offers delivery, choosing one of our integrated point-of-sale suppliers means you’ll be able to sync with the biggest meal delivery services around the world. Takeout and delivery orders can be processed on the spot, by assigning them to a table, adding labels to a table and setting specific rates. The RevoXef POS allows 4 working modes: POS/Bar, table orders, takeaway and delivery. POS systems Food deliveryIntegrated with Deliverect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In an effort to best protect its guests, Coolgreens, an innovative healthy lifestyle eatery, is making the switch to tamper-proof packaging in November for its third-party delivery. Coolgreens, like many other restaurants, has been impacted by a wave of guests wondering if their meals have been tampered with through third-party delivery. Now, with tamper-proof packaging, delivery guests will know if their food has been interfered with before they open it.

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