Independent restaurants, either single or multi-unit, are typically at a disadvantage to the mega chains. The big players have a large staff of experts in departments such as IT and marketing. They also have funding to help them survive through times of economic woes, supply chain disruptions, and staffing issues. The pandemic was no exceptionContinue reading “How Can We Save Independent Restaurants?”
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RDE, Inc.’s Restaurant.com Partners with SWIPEBY
RDE, Inc. is a pioneer in the restaurant deal space. Restaurant.com was founded in 1999 and offers thousands of dining, retail and entertainment deal options nationwide at over 184,000 restaurants. RDE, Inc. today announced that it will be expanding capabilities to their restaurant partners by integrating SWIPEBY into the Restaurant.com solution. Going forward, SWIPEBY’s easyContinue reading “RDE, Inc.’s Restaurant.com Partners with SWIPEBY”
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 Guide to Customer Data for the Neighborhood Restaurant
Mega chains are investing thousands in tech platforms that track and mine customer data across point of sale systems, social media profiles, website analytics, surveys, loyalty programs, and the list goes on. At the highest level, they use data to know busiest times, the most popular menu items, and average order value. This helps themContinue reading “A Guide to Customer Data for the Neighborhood Restaurant”
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”
Doing the Math Brings Some Surprises
There has been a lot of news lately around third-party on-demand delivery. They are convenient, but that convenience comes with a cost to both the consumer and the restaurant. Let’s take a look at the consumer cost. A NY Times article recently reported restaurants using third-party delivery increased prices through these aggregators anywhere from 7%Continue reading “Doing the Math Brings Some Surprises”
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”
