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Digital Menu Psychology: How to Influence Ordering Decisions Online

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This is the foundation of menu psychology, and for restaurant owners using online ordering platforms, it’s a powerful opportunity to influence how customers engage with their menu items. This is price anchoring, or decoy pricing, in action, and it’s a simple way to increase average order value without changing your pricing strategy.

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7 Strategies To Increase Your Restaurant’s Average Order Volume (AOV)

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Many restaurant operators have misconceptions about average order volume (AOV) and how it works, making statements like: I need more customers to make more money. For example, lets say you have 50 orders in a day that total $2,000 in revenueall you need to do is divide the total revenue by how many orders you have for the day.

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Influencer Marketing For Restaurants: How To Turn Local Creators Into Loyal Promoters

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Influencer marketing sounds like something reserved for big-name brands with massive budgets and full-time social media managers. diners trying out a new restaurant because of social media, now’s the time to make influencer marketing a part of your marketing strategy, without blowing your budget or partnering with the wrong people.

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Modern Restaurant Management

“Every guest touchpoint–whether it’s a dine-in experience, an online order, or even a response to a review – can influence future business,” Mike Eng, Senior Director of Vertical Expansion at Klaviyo, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

In the restaurant industry, advances in payment processing and payment technology are driving significant changes, influencing everything from customer experience and operational efficiency to revenue generation and security. However, this increase in digital ordering and card-not-present transactions has skyrocketed their processing rates.

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

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Online ordering has transformed the restaurant industry, turning what was once a convenience into an absolute necessity. Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. Why Every Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System The answer is simple: to stay competitive.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices. Key influences include limited-time offers (81 percent), MICHELIN Stars (50 percent), and social media (67 percent decide where to eat via social platforms).