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Key Takeaways It’s simple: without a plan, you’re just guessing.  As a restaurant owner, you’re juggling daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring your food is top-notch.  But to grow, you need more than just great service.  You need a solid restaurant marketing plan that’s practical, focused on results, and built to adapt to today’s customer […]

Key Takeaways Picture this: A potential customer is hungry and pulls out their phone.  Within seconds, they’re checking reviews and deciding where to eat. Your online presence is either attracting them or sending them elsewhere. Online reviews are the modern word of mouth, and 67% of people say these reviews directly impact their decision to […]

Key Takeaways  Imagine your restaurant’s dishes becoming a city-wide sensation, not just within the walls of your dining room. Nowadays, 60% of U.S. consumers order takeout or delivery at least once a week. Since 2014, the pace of growth for online orders has been remarkably fast. Online food ordering expands 300% faster than dining in.  […]

Key Takeaways Your online menu is often the first thing customers see, setting the stage for their entire dining experience. Does your menu grab attention? Does it reflect your restaurant’s brand and flavor? But an optimized menu does more than display dishes—it transforms curiosity into cravings and a quick browse into a full order.  Enhancing […]

Key Takeaways Online ordering isn’t just a trend; it’s the future for restaurants. With more people ordering food online, the food delivery market is booming.  Since 2014, digital food ordering has exploded, growing 300% faster than dine-in services and now making up nearly 40% of restaurant sales!  Then, in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

Key Takeaways Imagine it’s a busy Friday evening. Your restaurant is full, phones are ringing, and staff are scrambling to keep up. Now picture this: alongside the packed dining room, your custom online ordering system is quietly taking orders—error-free, payment-secured, and already queued for the kitchen.  No missed calls, no order mix-ups, just seamless service. […]

Key Takeaways In the restaurant business, your online presence is as important as your food.  In fact, one of the most valuable functions your restaurant’s website can serve is handling online orders directly through your own platform. Whether you’re looking to: A strong online presence helps you achieve all these goals. But here’s the key: […]

What is a Restaurant Order Management System, and Why Do You Need One? Running a successful restaurant involves juggling various tasks simultaneously, from taking customer orders to managing inventory and ensuring timely delivery.  This complexity increases with the adoption of online ordering and multiple delivery platforms.  Despite the difficulties, online ordering is rewarding for restaurants, […]

Handheld POS systems have become essential tools for modern restaurants, transforming how orders, payments, and customer interactions are handled.  Over 60% of restaurants now use handheld POS terminals, a significant increase from just below 30% in 2017. Whether you run a small café, a bustling mid-size bistro, or a large-scale restaurant chain, chances are you’re […]

The increasing reliance on food delivery apps has revolutionized how restaurants serve customers, offering convenience and expanding their reach beyond physical locations. By the end of 2024, the number of online food orders is predicted to reach 172,84 million in the US. However, many restaurants make the mistake of relying on a single delivery platform, […]

Point-of-sale (POS) systems have become essential for restaurants, streamlining operations and enhancing customer service.  Traditional POS systems, however, are often stationary, limiting their utility.  Portable point-of-sale machines have emerged as a game-changer, offering unprecedented flexibility and efficiency.  It is projected that at the end of 2024, the overall mobile POS transactions will reach up to […]

Point of Sale (POS) systems have become indispensable tools for streamlining restaurant operations.  A 2020 Salesforce survey found that half of small businesses consider analytics and reporting features in their POS system essential to their operations.  However, during the past years, with the increased need of flexibility and mobility in restaurant service, handheld POS devices […]