Photo Courtesy eatOS Restaurants spend a lot of time and money perfecting their menu, but those that are new to online and mobile ordering may not know digital menus have their own design needs. To get the most out of online platforms, restaurants have to think like their tech-savvy customers. Here are some ways to bring out the full potential of the online ordering side of your business. Usability — Food Categories One of the most critical factors in a great online ordering

Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash Despite government aid and recent economic reopenings restaurant closures have been steadily rising throughout the pandemic. The initial economic shutdown in March permanently closed roughly 5% of all restaurants in the U.S. Restaurants that had very little cash on hand and had significant ingredient shortages were the first to fall in the pandemic with federal aid still weeks away. Since then, federal aid and a drastic shift in the indust

Demand for food service has always and will always exist; people enjoy getting food on the go, treating themselves to a good meal without the effort of cooking and choosing either pick up or delivery so they can eat their favorite dish at leisure. The industry already has demand; the trick lies in distinguishing yourself from other restaurants nearby by providing food, services or something else that nobody else does. Maybe you’re the only 50s-themed diner in the area; maybe

With restaurants shutting down most of their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some have found creative ways to keep business moving. Since dine-in services came to a halt, many restaurants worry about staying open through the end of this pandemic. In fact, some speculate that by the time these quarantine measures get lifted, 30% of restaurants will have to permanently close their doors. Although many restaurants have decided to stay open for delivery, which functions

Like most business owners, you probably have a passion and drive for the work that they do that leads them to focus on daily operations and product. Restaurants open because the people behind them care about good food and better service. As a result, you might not have done as much research on marketing while you were focused on the logistics of launching a business, and maybe you’ve never marketed anything before. No doubt, marketing can be confusing. It can appear to take a

Many restaurant owners worry about their business’s future as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. According to the CEO of Grubhub, Matt Maloney, as many as 30% of restaurants might permanently close due to this virus. Before you worry too much, focus instead of what you can do to help your restaurant during this time. Look forward to when you can open again. Shifting your mindset toward productivity not only raises your own spirits and keeps you busy during these reduced busines

You’ve dreamed of this. Maybe you’ve tested the waters with a few pop-ups or a food truck and you’re looking to scale, or maybe you’ve never owned a food service establishment. Whether you’re hoping to grow an already-existing business or just getting started, first you need to learn what to expect and what you’ll need to do to get your restaurant off the ground. Our manual will teach you everything about opening a restaurant, from how to scout a good location to attracting y