SWIPEBY was launched in May 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC. Less than a year after the launch, the pandemic hit with serious implications to small and medium-sized independent businesses. In March 2020, we went from being a company giving local restaurants an easy curbside solution to a critical tool used across the country. Over the pastContinue reading “A Three Year Celebration!”
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People Don’t Want to Get Out of Their Cars
The turning point has happened. There’s no going back. People will choose more expensive and lower quality items if they can stay in their car. You may have a local restaurant with burgers that are miles better than a fast food joint, but people aren’t lined up for them because it’s just easier to hitContinue reading “People Don’t Want to Get Out of Their Cars”
Go Big with Off-Premise Experiences
If you offer online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery to your customers, then you’re right in line with consumer demand. That is terrific. You’re drawing new and repeat customers at a higher rate than your competitors who don’t. Is this enough? 62% of U.S. online shoppers expect curbside pickup. Are you doing all you canContinue reading “Go Big with Off-Premise Experiences”
A Look at the Stats
New Features for Operators and Consumers
At SWIPEBY, our goal is to help the businesses we serve stay relevant, increase revenue, and gain customers. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to make our platform better for operators and consumers. Our IT team led by Sef Baydurcan has just rolled out some fun (well, we think they’re fun) new features. TheContinue reading “New Features for Operators and Consumers”
Enticing Customers to Return
Running a restaurant isn’t easy. You truly appreciate the customers you have, and getting them to return – and return often – would be ideal. Having great food, great service, online ordering, flexibility to dine-in, get delivery, or curbside pick up definitely drives new customers. But you need them to come back to be successful.Continue reading “Enticing Customers to Return”
The Lunch Rush is Back
People are returning to offices, and students are back in school. Activities outside the house have driven the return of the lunch rush for restaurants. And not just lunch, sales during breakfast and morning snack dayparts have also been growing. This trend can be a great thing for restaurants that are prepared to take advantageContinue reading “The Lunch Rush is Back”
What You Need For the Restaurant of the Future
Consumers want convenience, digital, and safety. We’re not surprised. Are you surprised? Didn’t think so. Deloitte’s latest The Future of Restaurants Survey shows that consumers are continuing to want more of what they want when they want it and how they want it. That’s the new normal with or without yet another Covid variant. Here’sContinue reading “What You Need For the Restaurant of the Future”
How a C-Store Can Offer Ultimate Convenience
So many convenience stores have a Part A: A quick serve restaurant and a Part B: The traditional gas station with a convenience store If a customer wants a sandwich from the restaurant they have to make one stop in Part A to order, pay, and pick up the sandwich. If they also want aContinue reading “How a C-Store Can Offer Ultimate Convenience”
5 Ways to “Winterize” Restaurant Operations in the Midst of COVID
Winter is coming – Here are five innovative and safe solutions for off-premise service this winter. November 2, 2020 Outdoor dining has become a defining aspect of “the new normal” when it comes to dining out. However, as temperatures drop and the days get shorter and shorter, operators will need to get creative andContinue reading “5 Ways to “Winterize” Restaurant Operations in the Midst of COVID”
