Online ordering with pickup or direct delivery integration will dramatically increase your restaurant’s revenue. Not only does it get your restaurant in front of customers you would never reach, but it also helps you compete and get found!
Reduce Labor Costs
When customers order online, they aren’t dining in, reducing labor costs which typically should run between 28-33%, according to Restaurant365.
By implementing online ordering, you should save at minimum over 3.5%. Over a business’s lifetime, this can translate to tens of thousands of dollars saved. With fewer in-store customers, expenses for cleaning and maintenance drop while transactions and ROI increase. Direct delivery services integrated with your POS streamline the process by sending online orders directly to the kitchen, just like internal orders. This integration simplifies reporting and accounting by accurately matching online orders, making bookkeeping easier.
Integrating to Online Delivery Services
Yes, direct delivery dervices are expensive, however they give your restaurant expanded reach and you can turn this around by advertising in the delivery bag for future orders. Offer an incentive to call in and pick up orders or direct them to your website to order and save. Get creative: give them a free dessert, soda or gift card.
Mobile Food Trucks and Online Ordering
Online ordering for mobile food trucks, and re-routing delivery services to new zones daily becomes a game changer. This, coupled with QR codes, displayed online or on your food truck make this a win-win for you. These features build a reputation for flexibility, availability, and adaptability in today’s ever-changing market.
Investing in online ordering and direct delivery integration now can transform your restaurant or food truck by enhancing efficiency and paving the way for future growth. Don’t let outdated methods hold you back—embrace the technology and watch your restaurant thrive.
Future Proof Your Restaurant
The online food delivery market in North America is experiencing unprecedented growth, presenting an opportunity for restaurants and food trucks to thrive. By integrating online ordering and direct delivery services, you can reach new customers, reduce labor costs, and streamline operations. With over 60% of US consumers ordering delivery or takeout weekly and consumer spending on delivery and takeout accounting for 63% of the industry income, it’s clear that the demand for convenient dining options is only going to increase.
Embracing this technology not only positions your business for immediate success but also future proofs it against market fluctuations and changing consumer behaviors. Whether you’re looking to expand your restaurant to new locations or enhance the efficiency of your mobile food truck, online ordering and direct delivery integration are crucial strategies to implement.
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi
