Not-so-breaking news! Online ordering for restaurants is having a moment. In fact, online orders now represent more than a third of all restaurant orders (compared to just 10% pre-pandemic). Online ordering, either for carryout or delivery, has grown 300% faster than dine-in traffic since 2014, and that number is only expected to rise.
You could save more than $800+ each month compared to per cover fee platforms! The dine-in experience is clearly evolving. Pre-pandemic, nearly 80% of dine-in guests were walk-ins. Offering reservations was considered optional by many restaurateurs, whose top priority was seating as many paying customers as possible. While many restaurant owners may have hesitated to […]
It’s no secret that restaurants and bars run on pretty tight margins. For small businesses, credit card processing fees can quickly become a major expense. That’s why, in an attempt to offset those fees, many establishments have started offering cash discounts to their customers in an effort to encourage payment via cash or check.
Have you considered going cashless at your restaurant? You’re not alone. Spurred by the enthusiastic embrace of contactless dining during the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more restaurants are offering an “end-to-end cashless experience” that relies on credit cards, digital gift cards and mobile payment options (ie. QR codes and Apple Pay) that can all be […]
Shopping for a new POS system for your bar or restaurant? The right POS system will help you streamline operations, respond to changing guest preferences, gather valuable customer data and keep your restaurant running smoothly so you can focus on cooking up a great dining experience. Here are three must-have features you should be looking […]
As customers return to their favorite bars and restaurants, restaurant owners are feeling the strains on the food supply chain through rising costs and widespread shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains at an unprecedented level, and with no end in sight — at least for the short term — restaurants must adapt […]
As many restaurants learned during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering digital gift cards is one of the easiest ways to sell gift cards for your restaurant. Many customers have continued to prefer off-premise dining options such as online ordering and delivery. This means digital gift cards have only become more valuable for […]
While the onset of the pandemic in early 2020 meant new regulations and new realities for restaurateurs of all types, the industry was already changing — fast! Online ordering and delivery have increased more than 300% since 2014, and most restaurant owners recognize off-premise dining as one of the industry’s best opportunities for growth. COVID-19 […]
Working with a local POS provider like DCRS Solutions has many advantages for your hospitality business. Since 1976, DCRS Solutions has been helping restaurant, hospitality and retail operators run their businesses more efficiently. Our team of St. Louis-based professionals provides POS, payment and IT solutions for bars, restaurants, cafés, coffee shops and breweries throughout the […]
It’s no secret that the restaurant industry is changing — fast! Many restaurants are facing an “evolve or die” reality that requires adapting their operations to better accommodate today’s customers with support from the latest trends in hospitality technology. And while “investing in technology” may sound like an expensive proposition, there are often fairly simple […]
