Make the most of online ordering and delivery at your restaurant with advice from the MenuDrive team.
What Is a Ghost Kitchen? As defined by Technomic.com a ghost kitchen is “an off-premise production facility with no customer-facing interior when individual consumer orders are prepared.” Orders are made for to-go consumption only. The kitchen itself can be a shared kitchen facility, an off-hours restaurant facility (possibly with more than one location), or a home-based kitchen. …
A Beloved San Diego Restaurant Is Thriving Because of Smart Business Decisions Restaurant ownership has shifted dramatically since the beginning of the global pandemic. Maybe you’ve heard your bustling dining room grow quiet. Maybe your restaurant has gone from a well-oiled machine to operational chaos. Maybe you’ve gotten a steady increase in phone calls — …
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As any pizza fan knows, not all pizzas are created equal. At Roberto’s Pizza in Middletown, Pennsylvania, a local landmark for the past 44 years, pizzas are made with only the finest, freshest ingredients. As any pizzeria owner knows, not all online ordering experiences are created equal. Six years ago, Roberto’s owner Dave Kitner made the decision …
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A Local Favorite Builds Customer Connections with Smart Online Ordering & Marketing If your restaurant didn’t have online ordering set up before the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re probably considering it now. Restaurants that pivot from dine-in to online not only survive but even increase their sales with the right tools. Logan’s Bar & Grill in Freeport, …
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QR codes have increased in popularity in the past few months as an option for contactless ordering during Covid. Yet many restaurants are missing out on the benefits of using QR codes for their marketing. While QR codes are not new to the marketing scene, many restaurant owners have yet to harness their power. Even …
We’re thrilled to debut a new design for MenuDrive storefronts. Let’s face it, we all judge books by their covers! First impressions matter, which is as true for an online restaurant as it is at a bookstore. When your customers visit your storefront, they should be impressed by your professional-looking restaurant. It should be appealing, compelling, …
If you’re reading this article, it probably means you’ve decided to launch your online restaurant. Or you’re interested in optimizing your menu for online sales. Either way, you’re making a smart business decision with long-term benefits for your restaurant’s bottom line. On average, online customers spend $5 more per order than in-restaurant diners. We’re here to help …
We’re thrilled to debut a new look to MenuDrive, plus new design tools. Our new visual design is modern and intuitive, providing restaurants with total control of their online ordering platform. Our new image tools, in turn, let restaurants customize the look and feel of their online ordering presence. There are four components of this major release. …
If you’ve just implemented online ordering at your restaurant, congratulations! You’ve made a smart decision that will set your restaurant up for long-term success. There’s plenty to think about when you’re just getting started with online ordering, but there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. We created this checklist so you’ll know exactly what you need …
Restaurants are starting to get the green light to reopen, and we’re moving forward with caution as an industry. The National Restaurant Association has provided guidelines for reopening, while industry leaders like Starbucks, Darden Restaurants, McDonald’s, and Chili’s are paving the way—and showing restaurant owners how to reopen as safely as possible. Read on to …
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