Gift cards are a staple for restaurants, but not all gift card programs are created equal. If your restaurant still relies on paper gift cards or cards tied exclusively to your in-store POS system, you’re leaving revenue on the table. In today’s digital world, customers expect more flexibility: gift cards that can be stored digitally, redeemed across any sales channel, and given as gifts that work seamlessly for both dine-in and online orders.
Today the Canadian Federal Government announced a proposed tax change entitled the “More Money In Your Pocket” tax break. If approved in the House of Commons, this legislation will have an impact on our restaurant partners in the industry summarized here.
Promotions, discounts, and limited-time offers are powerful tools to boost orders in your restaurant. But if used recklessly, they can undermine your brand and train customers to wait for deals, cutting into your profits. To truly succeed, your promotions need to strike the perfect balance: driving sales without devaluing your menu. Here’s how to create promotions that drive orders and grow your bottom line, not just your order count.
Loyal customers are the backbone of any successful business. They’re your biggest fans, and often your most profitable patrons. The best way to nurture that loyalty? By surprising and delighting them with special touches that show you care.
One of the biggest challenges for restaurants with a busy takeout operation is managing orders without sacrificing the experience for in-person guests. Many restaurants still rely on phone orders, or even text messages directly to the owner’s phone. But what happens when you’re stuck explaining menu details over the phone while in-person customers wait impatiently? Your service suffers, and so does the customer experience. It’s time to improve customer service with online ordering.
How would you like to see a 10-30% increase in sales on your online menu? Sounds great, right? If you’re already driving traffic to your Dine Local direct ordering page, let’s take it a step further and help boost your sales with simple but effective menu photos! The evidence is clear, you can drive more sales with menu photos.
We often get asked why restaurants should invest in a direct delivery solution like Dine Local instead of relying solely on big apps like UberEats, DoorDash, or Skip. Many owners feel like the big apps are an easy, no-risk choice since they can simply mark up their prices to cover high fees. But this approach misses the bigger picture. Here’s why having your own direct ordering and delivery option can make a real difference for your restaurant when you consider the dilemma of big apps vs direct delivery.