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5 Benefits of Patio Dining for Restaurants

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand July 13, 2021

With the ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions, restaurants have been heavily leaning on takeout and delivery to survive. However, as the warmer weather proceeds, this means the return of another revenue source: patio dining. Reopening your patio for outdoor dining is the perfect way to welcome diners back into your restaurant and recover some of the lost revenue. Arm your staff with handheld ordering tablets so they can efficiently service your expanded patio space. As diners are itching to..

Topics: Point of Sale, Tableside Ordering, Delivery Service, online ordering

In-House Online Ordering System: Pros and Cons

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand May 24, 2021

The era of online ordering systems, self-service kiosks, and mobile payments has become key to giving customers what they need the most: a reliable, fast, and convenient food experience. The pandemic has proven the importance of online ordering. If consumers can’t order from your restaurant whilst your doors are closed, they’ll order from another business.

Topics: Point of Sale, Delivery Service, online ordering

What's New: Latest From Givex

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand April 12, 2021

As we move forward into 2021, our focus remains on helping merchants navigate these unprecedented times by offering new features and technology as rapidly as possible to support Online Ordering and Contactless transactions. Some Online Ordering enhancements are only available for merchants using Givex's Online Ordering with the Progressive Web Application; others are being released as general Online Ordering enhancements.

Topics: Point of Sale, News, online ordering

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.

Topics: News, online ordering

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

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