ChowNow

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Saturdays in December are statistically the busiest days for all types of independent restaurants across the country, and pizzerias see their largest order sizes on key dates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Here are five reasons why online ordering should be a part of your restaurant’s holiday strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. Additionally ordering online is always an option to customers with an internet connected device, offers them a higher level of convenience, and it helps restaurants reach a much larger audience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. With customers using online checkouts more often, it is easier than ever to use codes they find at checkout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 15, 2021

From our first online order to our one hundred millionth , here at ChowNow, we’ve always been proud of what we help our clients achieve. Others have increased ticket sizes by 30% or doubled order frequency. At the same time, our Menu Specialists are hard at work building out their online menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Between holiday get-togethers, end-of-year corporate gatherings and dinners with loved ones from out of town, it’s essential for restaurant brands to pay attention to their online visibility to maximize the season ahead. Local search is powerful, with 93 percent of consumers using online searches to find a local business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. 8 percent say they plan to order more once the pandemic subsides.

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Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2020

Don’t just post drool-worthy food photos of your takeout menu items (still do though!), Share photos of your delivery team picking up orders, happy customers ordering takeout, and your staff making sure your restaurant is extra clean. Eggslut informs customers that you can order their egg sandwiches on UberEats.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

The pandemic accelerated the rise of contactless solutions like mobile ordering and payment and self-ordering kiosks. Also, a properly optimized website will not only get your business found online, but it will also generate customers and create return business. Community involvement increases brand awareness.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

The POS simplifies record keeping and cash flow accountability as well as operations by sending the orders to the kitchen directly. The best restaurant POS systems also come with features like inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM), menu management , and omnichannel ordering capabilities.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Co-owners and Chef and manager duo Dave Scarlow and Anna Viertel use their brick-and-mortar restaurant to expand the menu to include small plates and Italian entrees cooked to perfection with their signature wood-fired brick oven. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. The Longshoreman. Hoek Pizza.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 17, 2021

They are visible on a screen and generally give them the option to order online. They can be accessed via QR codes, websites, or mobile apps directly by the customers without any assistance from the restaurant staff. The orders are instantly accepted and sent to the kitchen. Manifest A Detailed Menu.

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Xtra Chef

JANUARY 14, 2021

From finding the right online ordering platform to making sanitization efforts in the front of house to preparing for socially distanced, in-house dining, the industry has had to make quick decisions in order to keep their businesses open. Plate Costing and Menu Engineering Made Easy.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We spoke to Ali Mochizuki, Emily Plotkin, Shadeh Tabatabai, and Larissa Lynn—all seasoned ChowNow Restaurant Success Managers— to hear their lessons from the pandemic and advice for restaurants. Our partners looked to us not only to help with online ordering, but also to comfort them and be there to listen to them during this time.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range. Plus plenty of additionals and ‘menu modifiers’ for those ready to spend more – espresso martinis for the table?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Methodology: Grubhub took a look at order trends on its platform from January 1 – June 20, 2020, as compared to the same timeframe in 2019 to find the top items rising in popularity so far.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. Searching online. From there, they may check out your website and menu. Here’s how. Making the reservation.

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Lavu

APRIL 8, 2020

From a simple ordering and point-of-sale processing, modules and software can add hospitality efficiencies, mobile/online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory management. Automatic table management and tracking can assist in order timing, proper seating timing, and kitchen workloads. Menu Management.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s always a good idea to refine your menu for your patrons. Yet, people want food, and they want the convenience of ordering out. This is a perfect chance for your restaurant to really refine your menu to provide your customers just what they want. Let’s look at simple menu ideas for restaurants to add today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Brands like Starbucks are increasing their drive-thru prevalence to accommodate the demand for contactless orders (1). Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2). of total sales (4).

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Visits, online or physical, at morning meal, which includes the breakfast and A.M. COVID-19 triggered an increase in remote, app-based ordering in the US On Premise. More than two thirds (69 percent) of consumers say it is still their preferred method, compared to 9 percent who want to order through their phone.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

You also want to make sure your kitchen is large enough to handle any size of catering order. And do you have space to put orders before they are delivered or picked up? Many of your larger catering orders will expect you to deliver the food. Do you have a van or large truck that can deliver large orders?

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Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

If it’s time to upgrade to a modern point-of-purchase system that improves your guests’ experiences, consider these key features: Mobility Streamlined ordering Refined business workflow Customer and management metrics. Increase Your Restaurant’s Mobility. Staff Mobility. Online Ordering. Let’s get started!

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Order Online. The full menu is more robust and diverse than only pizzas, and everything is incredible. Order Online. Del Popolo originated as a mobile pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pizza from a shipping container, but six years ago, the restaurant made a move to a brick-and-mortar shop. Order Online.

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EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

But if you live in the suburbs within two miles of an ordering location, and the weather is mild and still, you could order food or groceries and it will get to your home in about five minutes, “faster and fresher” than if a human drove it, Thein says. Why should geography determine what restaurants you can order from?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Consumers are still very willing to get mobile and visit your stores for pick-up.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Order Online. Order Online. For dinner, the menu expands, and offerings include Spring Lake trout with horseradish cream and celery root puree, as well as a braised pork belly served with maple-poached pears. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Black Sheep Cafe.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Adopting online ordering systems and a new mobile app. Utilising tech for better decision-making in menu development and marketing strategies. Heavenly Desserts: Global Expansion Every store offers a unique ambience, yet the quality of the menu is consistently high. Outcomes Automation minimised human error.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Adopting online ordering systems and a new mobile app. Utilising tech for better decision-making in menu development and marketing strategies. Heavenly Desserts: Global Expansion Every store offers a unique ambience, yet the quality of the menu is consistently high. Outcomes Automation minimised human error.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For example, you can advertise lunch delivery discounts if you get a lot of dinner delivery orders but few lunch orders. Use Multiple Channels to Reach Customers Customers feel more comfortable ordering takeout when you are transparent about your promotions.

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