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Last Chance to Get Your Online Ordering Setup for FREE!

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand March 15, 2021

Here at Givex, we understand that the pandemic has negatively impacted many restaurants, whether that was closing their doors temporarily or forever. 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 of a challenge for many operators.

Topics: Point of Sale, online ordering

Get Your Ecommerce Up and Running Before St. Patrick’s Day

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand March 1, 2021

This year, St. Patrick's lands on Wednesday, March 17th. Traditionally the holiday is spent meeting up with your friends, attending parades, or going to bars to celebrate. However, this year over 55% of US adults confirmed that they would be avoiding gathering this year due to the pandemic. A third have confirmed that they will be celebrating the day at home with a special dinner. According to NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, it's predicted that the average spend will be $40.77, for a..

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, online ordering

9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special in 2021

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand February 9, 2021

Even with COVID-19 causing unexpected changes to the usual Valentine's Day plan, there are plenty of creative and cost-efficient ways your restaurant can perform to make the occasion special for your customers. If you are afraid that many will skip the occasion, think again. 52% of US adults plan to celebrate Valentine's day this year, and nearly 73% of consumers celebrating Valentine's Day state that it is essential to do so given the pandemic's current state.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards, online ordering

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.

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Why Your Restaurant Needs a Mobile App

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand September 29, 2020

Restaurants have seen operations shift throughout the pandemic, resulting in many adopting technology to smoothen the transition, from presenting QR codes, online ordering sites to mobile apps.

Topics: online ordering

In Search of Way to Integrate Contactless Technology?

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand August 24, 2020

Restaurant owners, are you searching for technology that will aid you in creating a contactless experience for your business? Post-pandemic, it's become evident that businesses require a seamless contactless experience to succeed in today's market. It has become highly competitive, with limited individuals wanted to dine in the first place. Restaurants must place importance on creating a seamless experience for both the customers and the employees to ensure service is of high quality. Here are..

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards, online ordering

How Technology Can Help Overcome Pandemic Impacts

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand August 10, 2020

The question remains: even if you CAN go to a restaurant, will you be? As the economy struggles to reopen businesses and operations, many consumers remain concerned about the safety of visiting restaurants. Businesses have taken health and safety precautions in their reopening strategy to ensure that customers feel confident in the restaurant serving them. Delivery and pickup continue to be the standard form of ordering from restaurants.

Topics: Point of Sale, Tableside Ordering, online ordering

The State of Restaurants: Time to Adapt

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand June 1, 2020

The restaurant industry is well-versed in overcoming issues like tight margins, short deadlines, fierce competition, and the need to adapt quickly to meet new challenges. COVID-19 has already had a significant impact on the hospitality industry and over time, the full effects will become clear. It’s a stark reminder of the need for agility in the sector, but also of the fundamental role that such establishments play in people’s lives.

Topics: Point of Sale, Delivery Service, online ordering

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