7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

One of the best things to do is to find additional revenue streams to supplement your core food and beverage sales. Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. and 15% of the total bill.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

ChowNow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Safe to say – we are familiar with the evolving challenges of our restaurant partners and the growing conversation around delivery. Delivery can sound like a sacrifice to that goal, between courier delays, sheer distance, and being out of control of the end presentation of the order.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Once in your customers' hands, this piece of paper can directly influence what your diners order and how much they spend in one sitting. By analyzing the profitability and popularity of your menu items in depth, you can pinpoint exactly which food and beverages contribute to your restaurant's success and which ones you can eliminate.

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Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing SEO 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, SEO is no longer enough due to high competition in the food industry. With the right strategies, you can easily attract diners searching for restaurants like yours in your local area and get more reservations and takeout orders. Google remains the top platform to search for local businesses and services.

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Seasonal Menu Customer Service Website Management Online Ordering 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? It will still cost you to run your own delivery.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever. Restaurants found that ramping up their delivery services had mitigated some of their losses from in-person dining during 2020 and 2021.

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Delivery Online Ordering Food Website Management 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. If we consider Google, having such information on your website helps it appear in geo-targeted searches. Practical Website Design.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 397

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

This guide includes ideas and checklists for everything from keeping your staff healthy to optimizing your ordering platforms. Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Devote a Section of Your Website to Catering I find that, usually, customers would rather interact with a well-designed and functional website than have to try to get someone on the phone to discuss catering. The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. Here are a few ideas: Contactless is King While contactless cards, drop off delivery, app-based payments, and QR codes have been around, the pandemic has made them more popular than ever.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In fact, the demand for online restaurant ordering continues to grow among restaurant consumers. Restaurant owners and managers consistently look for solutions that allow customers to place orders online and have food delivered fast. An online ordering and delivery system is crucial for the modern restaurant.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether through supporting local charities or participating in food drives, local restaurants can become go-to places for customers who want to support their community. Make sure that your restaurant's name, address, phone number, and website are correct and consistent across all platforms.

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2025 Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. A QR code is really just a different way to distribute a website address.

Online Ordering 189

Online Ordering Website Management Social Media Mobile Ordering 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. As restaurants shuttered across the world due to the pandemic in 2020, deliveries and takeout orders soared.

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Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With inflation continuing to reach near 40-year highs, tipping for takeout and delivery dropped to 14.5 Food costs have been rising due to inflation, but Americans’ appetite for professionally prepared food remains. However, this is not to say that customers are ordering from the same restaurant every week.

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Back of House Customer Experience Point of Sale Consumer Goods 189

Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From information in delivery service provider portals such as DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub to BOH operations and store sales figures tracked via POS systems, the data generated by everyday business operations is highly valuable but complex. The key to unlocking the next echelon of success? Restaurant data analytics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty. Leverage consumer data to learn about preferences, dietary restrictions, and favorite foods.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 181

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The digital food ordering culture is flourishing and has completely transformed the way traditional restaurants function in Saudi Arabia. According to research, the online food delivery industry in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow and register an annual revenue of USD 2Bn by 2023. Use Technology To Accept Orders.

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Online Ordering Customer Experience Food Order Delivery 52

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

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. Create a Streamlined Delivery Menu. Create a Streamlined Delivery Menu. Delivery Logistics.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2020

Most customers are ready to go back and will follow protocols 21% Most customers are ready to go back but will NOT follow protocols 76% Most customers are still NOT ready to go back to restaurants 3% What ordering and delivery channels have you implemented in your restaurant? Or, sign up for the 7shifts Food Runner ??? –

Social Media 195

Social Media Online Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Cheetah

MAY 1, 2020

In an effort to help San Francisco restaurants stay afloat in this unstable economic reality, Mayor London Breed has recently capped the fees food delivery apps can charge restaurants at 15%. “In The time has come to drop the apps and set up your own delivery system that will be profitable now and in the future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2022

When I read that more than half of restaurant operators said it will be a year or more before business conditions return to normal, and they expect food, labor and occupancy costs to impact profit margins in 2022, it made me think. And yet, no, we are not back to normal, considering how much we’ve had to change in order to survive.

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Squirrel Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While third-party reservation and food delivery services offer convenience and increased visibility for restaurants, they also have several drawbacks. These services handle customer inquiries, bookings, and delivery, which can lead to a disconnect between the restaurant and its patrons.

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Reservations Delivery Customer Service Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Leveraging technology, Chayon managed to pivot the business model. I love giving my clients the option to order directly from my own website and being certain that I am always providing them with the best service I can.” Chayon feels the investment he made in his business has been worth it. ” . ” .

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Technology Website Management Food Order Customer Service 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Optimize Your Website for Local SEO Here are some tips to optimize your website for local SEO: Include Location Information on Your Site : Make sure to include details like your restaurant's address, phone number, and operating hours. Verify your business to confirm that you are the owner or manager.

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SEO Website Management Email Marketing Online Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

In mid-November, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane” in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window. Why put in a drive-thru and why now?

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Website Management Customer Experience Food Order Online Ordering 179

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Whether it's personalizing the drive-through experience or reliably managing store hours, a strong network can power the restaurant management tools and apps that QSRs need to streamline front- and back-of-house operations, enhance dining experiences, and keep guests happy. Enabling Flexible Ordering.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here are six things I see coming in 2023: Labor pressure is easing, but operators are still looking for labor management. However, operators who didn’t have a labor management system in place will prioritize finding one. Operators will continue incentivizing in-house delivery and in-app purchases.

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Moreover, these customer conversations can help businesses personalize food offerings and services per customer demands. That changes when you use a conversational chatbot on the website, mobile app, or social media.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

ChowNow

JULY 1, 2024

In recent years, the restaurant industry has faced unprecedented challenges due to rising food and operating costs. In this article, we will explore practical and actionable steps that you can take to reduce food costs and operating expenses, without sacrificing the quality and service your diners expect.

Operations 78

Operations Food Website Management Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software. Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table.

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