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The Ultimate Restaurant Holiday Tech Guide

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand December 14, 2020

Running a restaurant in 2020 has been a challenge, but it doesn't need to stay that way in 2021. Here is a rundown of the ultimate technology that we recommend restaurants implement to have a successful 2021.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards, News

4 Ways to Boost your Restaurant Sales During the Holiday..

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand December 7, 2020

Christmas gets closer and closer, and with COVID throwing curveballs every month, it can be challenging for restaurants to stay afloat. For this holiday season, let's bring the magic back by driving traffic to your restaurant. Each year we find ourselves refusing guests due to being overbooked, but now, with delivery services and pick-up as an option, the restaurant can launch a new strategy for the year's busiest time. Here are four ways restaurants can boost their sales this holiday season.

Topics: Loyalty, Gift Cards, Delivery Service, online ordering

Having Your Own Online Ordering System Has Never Been So..

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand November 24, 2020

COVID-19 has hammered home the point that every restaurant needs online ordering to survive. However, developing their own app and ordering system has been too great a challenge for many operators.

Topics: News, online ordering

Black Friday Shopping During a Pandemic

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand November 11, 2020

The biggest shopping season, Black Friday, is getting a pandemic makeover. This year, many major retailers are starting their sales earlier and ending them later. Traditionally, Black Friday this year would begin on November 27th and last till Cyber Monday, although due to the pandemic, retailers are forced to adjust things to adapt to the new normal. Companies are looking for ways to avoid large gatherings at stores on Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving by providing more buying, pickup, and..

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards

How Technology Can Keep Your Restaurant Staff Safe This..

Posted by Graham Campbell, COO of Givex November 9, 2020

Some restaurants, like Toronto’s Box’d, have even created fully automated experiences that eliminate all interactions between staff and customers. But restaurants don’t have to go that far to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.

Topics: News

Why Every Small Business Needs a Gift Card Program!

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand November 2, 2020

When you are a small business owner, every decision matters - who to hire, what strategy to deploy, location to choose, to name a few. All of these have an impact on your potential for future success. You want to maximize your chances of making a profit so you can build a thriving business. But even with the perfect location, great website, and social media in place, are you genuinely ready to maximize each the chance of making a sale?

Topics: Gift Cards

Restaurant Owners: It’s Time to Cut Your Menu!

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand October 28, 2020

Food waste has always been a concern to restaurant owners, but many cannot afford any waste throughout the pandemic. The importance of understanding margins and analyzing ways to reduce your menu has never been so vital for the lifeline to many restaurants. While many have increased the cost of individual dishes, others have reduced their menu list to serve specific items that have performed well throughout the pandemic.

Topics: Point of Sale

Costa Coffee Launches Online Promotion using Givex - ‘Free..

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand October 22, 2020

LONDON, UK – A special treat for all coffee lovers! Costa Coffee has launched a new promotion enabling you to get more of what you love from every gift card. From 19th October until 2nd November 2020, whenever you buy a £20 Costa Coffee gift card online, it will come with a £5 bonus.

Topics: Loyalty, News

Drive Sales Through Promotional Cards!

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand October 19, 2020

Want a piece of a $698.2 billion industry? It's that time again! The season of gift-giving is upon us but with a twist due to the pandemic. Businesses will find that customer behavior has shifted, and one must adapt to succeed. We are here to help you drive sales even if you are functioning online only.