The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Online ordering has flourished with time and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Providing online food ordering is also considered a proven restaurant marketing strategy that tends to increase its revenue, sales, and profit margin. Create an online menu that is designed well and easy to read.

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Lavu

MARCH 19, 2020

It is on the top of everyone’s mind and unavoidable online – the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. This is why having an online ordering system for takeout and delivery is more important now than ever. Unknowingly, they had an advantage, being frontrunners in online ordering and curbside delivery.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Bring a new group of patrons to your restaurants with lunch specials. In this article, we look at how daily lunch specials can drive new patrons at your restaurant. Then you can target your daily lunch specials to them to drive new business. Offer a Fixed Price Lunch Special. Are you a mecca for college students?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty.

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Lavu

MAY 27, 2020

Khatri, CEO of Lavu and MenuDrive, wrote that the National Restaurant Association 2019 State of the Industry report indicated that nearly half of adults were more likely to order food delivery online than just two years prior. While, on the other hand, restaurants adjust to curbside delivery and takeout orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

This guide includes ideas and checklists for everything from keeping your staff healthy to optimizing your ordering platforms. We’ve also included some links to our partners who are offering special discounts and trials to evolve your restaurant with the best tech in the industry. Delivery has skyrocketed thanks to stay-at-home orders.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 1, 2021

Now, more than ever, restaurants are leaning into online ordering as a way to streamline takeout and delivery, and help their businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. Get TouchBistro Online Ordering. Third-Party Online Ordering Apps vs. Direct Online Ordering. And for good reason.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

You need to invest in reliable and easy-to-use delivery platforms that work well with your restaurant’s ordering system. Is online food delivery a profitable business? Thanks to online platforms and delivery apps, restaurants can now serve more people who might not have come in before.

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Takeaway Solutions

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Once you have your online ordering system is in place, the challenge can be to get regular customers to order online. Ordering online is convenient in a world where everyone is busy. They pay as they order and only need worry about opening the door to take delivery of their delicious meal.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better. Suggestive selling is just one way to make their experience more personal and special.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Check it out, then call your mother.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Promote online ordering and payment. Also, since QR codes generate paperless menus, restaurants don’t need to worry about the cost of reprinting items to correct any mistakes, adjust prices, update food choices, change specials and much more. Online Ordering and Payments. Targeted Marketing Messages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

David Portalatin, NPD Food Industry Advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America, said there are three ways consumers are responding higher menu prices: they trade down to lower-priced items; cut back on the number of items ordered; or reduce restaurant visits altogether. Increase in specials and promos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 Tweaking the menu to accommodate these more affordable ingredients can stabilize prices. percent in September year-over-year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2024

When leveraging ATO and accounts with stolen payment methods, fraudsters can either sell the entire account or use the stolen payment methods to sell goods at a “discounted” price to unsuspecting consumers, particularly those that frequent groups focused on couponing, frugal living, etc. more likely to be targeted.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Catered specifically to those in the restaurant industry as well as to emerging small businesses, Sourcery has the specialized ordering and inventory receipt capabilities that Bill.com lacks. Bill.com Reviews and Pricing. Pricing plans range from $29 to $59 per month per user, with the latter their most popular plan.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? What does the data show? Who is the target customer base?

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. This is where the concept of dynamic pricing comes in to help restaurants! What Is Dynamic Menu Pricing?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

What are they ordering? Complete a competitor analysis This will not only inform decisions such as pricing and menu ideas—but it can serve as inspiration too. See how they’re branding themselves online and across social media, and what kind of promotions they’re running throughout the week. What are they wearing?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

Menu Pricing and 2. Consider marginally lowering the price on these items to increase popularity without decreasing overall profitability. Two common courses of action to address plowhorses are to: Raise menu prices on these items, provided that this doesn't drastically diminish their popularity or reduce sales. What to do?

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SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Operators can select from multiple marketing objectives to increase online orders, in-person visits, phone calls, reservations, or all of the above.   SpotOn Marketing Assist syncs with the SpotOn Restaurant POS to generate email lists from the restaurant's SpotOn Order and SpotOn Reserve customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2023

Streamlined menu updates : Automation allows for easy and quick changes to digital menus, such as adding new items, updating prices, and modifying dietary information. This is not just talking about running numbers on the fish special. Reminders for rent due dates, order placements, or paycheck signings can be set.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A consistent online presence can make a huge impact on the amount of business that comes through the door, especially during the winter. Social media is a great place to share any winter or holiday specials you’re offering, creating more buzz around your business. Offer Specials and Competitive Pricing.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Have special deals available, and this time singles don’t get the small table up the back! Special treats, cocktails or desserts just for singles – along with the theme of indulgence that’s part of Singles Day fashion shopping. Extra points for loyalty customers, or a double discount when they order online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A return to work in offices and higher grocery prices due to continued inflation pressures are among the factors leading to nearly one in four U.S. households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs.

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Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

The “4 Ps of marketing” may sound like blah business jargon to restaurant types, but these four principles—product, price, place, and promotion—can magnetize new guests and keep regulars coming back. The 4 Ps of marketing, also known as the marketing mix, are: Product Price Place Promotion Let’s go through them one by one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether it’s stringing colored lights at a backyard barbecue, lining a walkway with luminaries, or creating a relaxing, mood-setting playlist to set the tone, it’s those little touches that make guests feel special, welcomed, and cared for. Others have made it a lifestyle to order in and have meals delivered to wherever they are.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To gain more diners and drive more orders, restaurants need to optimize their mobile marketing and make it easier to order. For example, restaurants can get a premium website built by our experts and optimized for ordering as part of ChowNow Pro. CREATE YOUR OWN ORDERING APP Yes, you read that correctly. Learn more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

Many restaurants toss a paper menu into every takeout order, but try posting a QR code near your register instead. Many restaurant owners have facepalmed after finding a typo or deciding they want to update prices shortly after printing a new set of menus. Try an Online Form Builder. It’s one less thing to worry about!

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. By using POS business systems , restaurants can process orders more quickly and accurately than ever. Innovating online ordering. Transforming customer service.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. . Cheetah’s Online Marketplace for Local, Specialty, and Prepared Foods. We are proud and excited to launch our NEW online Marketplace. Fabrique Délices are the kings of French charcuterie.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

The pandemic massively accelerated the widespread adoption of a variety of paths to purchase, including buy-online-pick-up-in-store (BOPIS), delivery and app-based ordering. Retailers also needed to streamline ordering ahead for curbside pick-up. Now, it’s the same with QSRs.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It’s important to monitor what’s selling so managers can order more in a timely manner, ensuring the most popular choices are always in stock. On the flip side, knowing what items are languishing on the shelves tells the manager to order less next time, so they aren’t stocking food they can’t sell. Adapt and Succeed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In fact, as digital platforms have become more prominent during the pandemic for ordering takeout and delivery, restaurants can use the time their customers spend on their smart phones to their advantage. The Customer Online Journey Needs to be at the Forefront.

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