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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

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MARCH 1, 2022

In short, consumers are ordering more food, and for larger parties. We’ve noticed that the increase in basket size is partly due to more guests being on the same check and that, in fact, the share of single-party orders has declined.” percent compared to 2019. Compare that to average net price, which was up 7.5

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JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. This approach is often expensive because these platforms charge a commission to fulfill the delivery for each order. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Online Ordering and Mobile Apps. Unlike before, when you had to memorize the delivery numbers of your favorite fast-food chains, you can now order in with just a click. In the United States alone, diners have spent approximately $27 billion by ordering food through an app, website, or text message.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Presentation also matters. Clear descriptions and appealing photos help customers make informed choices and anticipate the flavors and presentation of their meals. Ordering process 74% of customers won’t hesitate to leave a long queue, and 70% are only willing to wait up to 15 minutes for an item or service.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The right marketing strategy helps you get the most out of every dollar by increasing customer retention , boosting order volume, and encouraging repeat visits. Between online reservations, third-party delivery apps, and direct ordering from your website, digital interactions often happen before a guest ever steps through your doors.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Mobile experiences will become tailored to a wider audience through increased adoption.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Consequently “more than 80 percent of Gen Z-owned businesses expect to get more than half of their revenue from digital (web, mobile, online delivery, social media) by 2022 versus only 33 percent of Baby Boomer-owned businesses.”

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

At present, 58 percent of respondents said they provide one to two hours of training per week, with most of it, 45 percent, happening shoulder-to-shoulder and another 21 percent on digital platforms. 2024 Delivered Report Grubhub released its annual 2024 Delivered Report, offering a deep dive into consumer ordering trends and behaviors.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Oftentimes, the best solution isn’t as elusive as we think, and that’s certainly the case with new restaurant tech designed to enable you to do more with less. For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. And that's not all. Go Digital.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

One way to offset costs and give you more breathing room for pricing is by encouraging guests to place orders through direct website ordering. If you charge more than customers expect, the value has to be obviouswhether its in quality, presentation, or experience. And value doesnt stop at the plate. Are you faster?

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APRIL 20, 2022

Present Staffing Issues at Restaurants. Order-Only Automats: Pros and Cons. Perhaps the most common places to spot order-oriented automats are fast-food chains like McDonald's, Burger King, and others. These machines allow customers to order food without talking to anyone until the moment of collection.

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MAY 18, 2020

Back-of-house roles including chef, sous chef, lead line cook, line cook, prep, cooks, pastry chef, pastry cooks and dishwasher may only receive safely delivered food, perform inventory and ordering, cook food, wash dishes and clean and sanitize kitchen. Keeping Restaurants and Guests Safe : Contact-Free Payments on Upserve Mobile POS.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." Self-ordering kiosks, QR codes, mobile apps and loyalty reward cards have created more personalized experiences, which increase the likelihood customers will return.

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APRIL 11, 2024

For example, Chick-fil-A is debuting advanced store designs to engage new audiences, introducing two new architectural concepts. Technological advancements such as self-ordering kiosks , mobile apps and tabletop devices empower customers to peruse menus, place orders, and settle payments conveniently.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

These services are designed to supplement transactional purchases with recurring revenue of subscription loyalty programs, which is obviously critical in these uncertain times. Reinforcing Revenues. Other restaurant subscription services have faltered through an inability to forge individual digital connections.

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MAY 28, 2021

While we do live in a mobile world where smartphone pictures have become the norm, professional photography is still needed for restaurants. Especially now, when more people are ordering food online , a marketing manager can help to make sure every menu item has an appropriate photo and your digital ordering system is running smoothly.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Although mandated dine-in restrictions have held back all restaurant segments, particularly full service, consumer demand for restaurant meals and the ability to serve the demand with a host of off-premises services, like digital ordering, delivery, drive-thru, and carry-out, are the silver linings that enable the industry to persevere.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. NCR Corporation added technology that builds diners’ confidence by empowering them to both order and pay via their own mobile device.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Decision-making is ever present and comes at the cook in an instant. Every day a cook designs and executes a menu that requires an understanding of texture, smell, taste, and sound, while painting a beautiful dish on a plate. Professional cooks must be able to see, reference, analyze, prioritize, and make decisions in an instant.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Those that are continuing to prosper had their technological house in order prior to the pandemic. such as using mobile messaging to keep customers informed while their food is being prepared and provide a mechanism for informing restaurants when they have arrived to pick up their order. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic.

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AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. Mobile ordering trends. 1 reason Americans use mobile ordering?

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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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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. Market Cafe is completely contact-less: guests scan and pay for all their items and leave.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

The holiday season is coming and gift cards are still the present du jour. They are also especially appealing to younger demographics who prefer to use mobile payment methods. Brands should design their e-commerce websites in a way that makes it easy for customers to purchase and redeem gift cards.

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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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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time. People want to know about safety measures in order to know what rules they must follow. Up to date info and employee processes will make the research and dining/ordering experience all the more impressive. Extra side, desert, take-home dressing, etc.

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MARCH 16, 2020

” Details of the support package include a waiving of delivery fees on all Uber Eats orders from independent restaurants across US & Canada, and dedicated marketing campaigns—both in-app and via email—to promote delivery from local restaurants, especially those that are new to the app.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

This reflects the positive impact loyalty programs have on driving revenue, with 83 percent of restaurant leaders saying their loyalty program successfully drives up order or basket size, as well as repeat visits (82 percent) and return on investment (78 percent). ” A Year of Challenges U.S. percent decrease in claims.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. ” Tastewise Data. Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

While we can expect the Hot Toddy, Hot Buttered Rum and Irish Coffee to proliferate, we look forward to seeing many new creative additions to the cocktail cannon incorporating hot tea, mulled wine, and cider as well as other drinks designed to be served warm. ? Dead Rabbit?’s Sobre Mesa? Regional Indian? Afro-Carribean?

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MAY 28, 2021

The celebration continued with an announcement of nine more award categories presented than the previous year, bringing the total to twenty-one, which are all centered around the brand’s ‘Year of the Guest’ commitment. Upon entering flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter.

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JULY 15, 2020

In June of 2020, a Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee based in Mobile, Alabama announced that it would partner with Deuce Drone to demonstrate a drone delivery system in August of 2020. However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Oh my God, I hate bananas,” she says, turning toward her tablemates, “but we should totally order it anyway!” The palatial, Phillip Johnson-designed dining room screams go-big-or-go-home , and the staff is rigorously trained to ensure that you do go big and also go home with less money in your wallet than when you arrived.

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