ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Regular customers make up the backbone of any restaurants sales , but if you put a group of restaurant owners around a table, the conversation inevitably focuses on growth through new customer acquisition. Sales: 80% of sales typically come from 20% of clients. Software Development: 80% of bugs often result from 20% of the code.

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

Email Marketing

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Youre delivering a great dining experience, yet foot traffic remains inconsistent, online engagement is low, and new customers arent coming in as often as youd like. Optimize Your Restaurants Online Presence Your restaurants online presence is often the first touch point for potential guests, so make it count.

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations.

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. Its up to you to educate them on the impact and show them why ordering direct makes a difference. can be an eye-opener for customers.

Ordering

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

It blends sales data, food cost, and menu psychology to help you stop guessing and start making decisions that grow your margins. If you want to escape the guesswork and increase your monthly profits, you need to use menu engineeringit blends psychology, data, and clever design to help you sell more of your most profitable items.

Menu

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

When you send consistent, thoughtful updates, you build a direct relationship with your most valuable customersthe people most likely to leave positive online reviews, tell their friends about your restaurant, and keep coming back for more. But just building an email list isnt enough.

Email Marketing

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

89% of people do dining research on their phones, so if you’re not making the most of your online presence, you're missing out on a huge opportunity. The good news is there are plenty of ways to engage in local marketing, both online and offline. Go to the Google Business page and claim your restaurant.

Marketing

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. People want convenience, transparency, and a connection to the brands they support, and that starts with how you market your restaurant online. A strong online presence means more visibility, more orders, and, ultimately, more revenue.

2025

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By combining various tools like ordering, payments, and management systems into one cohesive platform, restaurants can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and create a more seamless experience for both staff and guests. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data.

Operations

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. Next, divide that cost by the total sales revenue from your drinks.

Point of Sale

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

One approach is to use a contribution margin model : after youve calculated food cost, ask yourself how much money is left from the sale of a menu item to cover everything else. One way to offset costs and give you more breathing room for pricing is by encouraging guests to place orders through direct website ordering.

Pricing

ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

The right promotion at the right time can reignite business, whether that means a packed dining room on a slow weekday or reconnecting with loyal customers who havent ordered in a while. Are you trying to increase your direct online ordering ? If youre looking for restaurant promotion ideas, youre in the right place.

Ordering

ChowNow

MAY 16, 2025

Understanding what customers order, when they order, and how often is an untapped goldmine of information for restaurant operators. What do repeat orders say about our customer preferences? Ordering data includes more than just what gets sold. Which dishes are getting ordered the most?

Ordering

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 Real-time order tracking. Admin Panel : Order management system to track and manage orders in real time.

Delivery

Lavu

MARCH 28, 2025

Managing special occasion promotions is easier than ever with the best POS system features and integrated online ordering. Loyalty Programs : Built-in systems to reward customers and trigger special occasion perks automatically. This makes it easy to offer personalized promotions.

Specials

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. price point. Earlier this week, Domino’s brought back its “Best Deal Ever,” a $9.99, any-pizza offer when customers order them online.

Leadership

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

If you want to increase order volume for your restaurant, focusing on online takeout and delivery is key. But growing online order volume isnt always easy. Many restaurants struggle with high third-party app fees, low website traffic, and clunky ordering experiences that drive customers away.

Ordering

ChowNow

MARCH 20, 2025

Keeping menus updated across various online ordering systems and third-party delivery apps can feel like a never-ending game of catch-up. Manually updating menus across multiple online ordering channels is tedious, time-consuming, and prone to mistakes. What is Menu Management Software?

Menu

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

One pro we know tested a cook with a plate this order challenge under a timer. Give them a week of shadowing seasoned staff, clear checklists like Greet tables in 2 minutes or Check orders before they leave the pass, and a full menu rundownspecials included. If shrimp sits unused, swap it for wings or a seasonal special.

Management

ChowNow

JULY 4, 2025

The clues are subtle at first: a dip in orders here, a negative note in a review there. The reason why this happens can vary, but it’s usually one of these three scenarios: Regular customers are tired of ordering the same menu items and want to try something new. But together they add up. A shift in dining trends.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

2025

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

Jeff had nailed bagel making by then, and started selling his bagels online, using social media. “The By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jeff's Bagel Run has 15 units open, expecting to reach 30 by the end of the year. Photo courtesy of Jeff's Bagel Run. It all started during the pandemic shutdown.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 22, 2025

Reviews on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other platforms point to consistent quality and a taste that feels true to the region. It also stands out for offering a mix of barbecue and soul food, with daily specials that often include items like fried pork chops, collard greens, and mac and cheese.

Back of House

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. No longer just a payment processing tool, your POS system can handle everything from order taking and payments to inventory tracking and customer data management.

2025

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If you’re looking to make the most of this high-energy day, here are 8 restaurant promotion ideas to help you stand out and drive sales. Design Team-Inspired Menus Add some fun to your menu by creating special dishes or drinks that represent each of the competing teams.

Social Media

ChowNow

JUNE 20, 2025

It gives people everything they need to make a decision about where to eat, including business hours, phone number, location, menu, photos, reviews, and links to online ordering, all in one place. There are two reasons every restaurant operator should actively manage their Google Business Profile. Even minor differences (like “St.”

Online Ordering

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Whether it’s managing high-volume orders or simplifying cash flow with dual drawers, Lavu is built to handle it all.

POS

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

Measure Success : Track metrics like customer retention, average order value, and campaign engagement. Start using modern tools like integrated POS systems and online ordering to simplify data collection and campaign management. Digital Ordering : Track online behaviors and delivery preferences to send targeted messages.

Marketing

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customer Insights : Track orders, dietary preferences, and trends. Increases Sales : Personalized recommendations drive purchases. These systems track customer behavior, such as how often they order and their specific preferences. Look at order history, peak times, and demographic data to uncover patterns.

POS

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Personalized restaurant marketing using POS data is a powerful way to drive sales and foster customer loyalty. In this post, we’ll explore how integrating POS data into your marketing strategy can boost engagement, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately increase sales. Here’s how: What is POS Data?

POS

Lavu

MARCH 21, 2025

By analyzing ordering patterns, sales trends, and customer preferences using the POS systems System, they can make data-driven decisions to optimize menu offerings, highlight popular dishes, and introduce profitable items. Spot Best-Sellers : Focus on the 16% of menu items that drive 80% of sales.

Design

The Rail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Making inventory decisions based on sales data helps predict needed quantities more accurately. Digital scheduling tools that track sales patterns help match staffing levels to demand. Smart investments in ordering systems and guest retention tools pay off through better operations and increased repeat business.

Cash Management

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

Sales tax, payroll taxes, income tax – the list is extensive. Profit margins are notoriously narrow, and navigating the complexities of expenses, payroll and tax compliance can make or break even the most promising culinary venture. In this high-stakes environment, an annual scramble to sort out finances is a recipe for disaster.

Cash Management

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Whether you’re connecting loyalty programs, online ordering, or inventory tools, open APIs make it possible to tailor your POS to match your exact operational needs. Furthermore, open API presents the ability for software vendors to specialize and really create the best products. What is an Open API?

POS

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Use your POS system to analyze sales, profitability, and trends. Here’s how: Identify Top Performers : Track sales volume and item rankings to spot customer favorites. With tools like Lavu ‘s cloud-based POS, you can simplify data analysis and make informed changes to boost sales and profits.

POS

SpotOn

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Whether you're adding fresh seasonal ingredients or selling it by the slice on paper plates, it's a simple food offering that encourages guests to stick around and order more drinks. A pizza menu also allows for daily or weekly specials, which help your kitchen minimize food waste and test out new items for your bar menu.

Bar