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Restaurant delivery ideas operators can act on.

Practical strategies to help restaurant operators grow direct orders, improve delivery performance, strengthen customer relationships, and run a more profitable online business.

How Technology is Revolutionizing Restaurant Delivery Services

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How Technology is Revolutionizing Restaurant Delivery Services

July 21, 2025

Discover how restaurant delivery is evolving. Learn more about restaurant delivery solutions and how they enhance operations.

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Mid-Summer Madness: Turning Tiny Appetites Into Big Profits

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Mid-Summer Madness: Turning Tiny Appetites Into Big Profits

July 16, 2025

Make your restaurant the one families remember when summer begins to feel like madness.

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From Shore to Door: Chicago Restaurant Beach Delivery is Making Waves

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From Shore to Door: Chicago Restaurant Beach Delivery is Making Waves

July 14, 2025

Chicago restaurant beach delivery is a local secret that thrives along 26 miles of lake shoreline.

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Small Bites, Big Business: 7 Ways to Tap into the “Girl Dinner” TikTok Trend

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Small Bites, Big Business: 7 Ways to Tap into the “Girl Dinner” TikTok Trend

July 8, 2025

From fridge-foraged to restaurant-ready, see how the "Girl Dinner" can drive buzz and boost your bottom line.

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2025 Restaurant Trend: Solo Dining, Multiplying Profits

Trends

2025 Restaurant Trend: Solo Dining, Multiplying Profits

July 7, 2025

As social attitudes continue to evolve, solo dining has begun reshaping the future of the food service industry.

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Getting in the Game: How to Use Gamification in Your Restaurant Marketing

Marketing

Getting in the Game: How to Use Gamification in Your Restaurant Marketing

July 7, 2025

Gamification turns something as ordinary as ordering a meal online or visiting a restaurant into an activity that is engaging, fun, and a win-win for everyone involved.

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Feasts in the Streets: Turning Food Carts into Profit-Making Machines

Operations

Feasts in the Streets: Turning Food Carts into Profit-Making Machines

July 5, 2025

A mobile food cart is a strategic way for restaurants to showcase your menu, generate buzz, and drive profits long after the event ends.

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New York City Amends Food Delivery Fee Caps

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New York City Amends Food Delivery Fee Caps

July 3, 2025

New York City has enacted a new ordinance lifting pandemic-era caps on restaurant delivery fees, following a settlement with major food delivery platforms. The City Council passed the bill in April 2025, allowing companies like DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Relay to charge restaurants up to 43% in total fees, up from the previous 23% cap.

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Online Ordering

Why Commission-Free Online Ordering Is A Game-Changer For Restaurants

July 3, 2025

Commission-free online ordering helps restaurants save on fees, improve delivery flexibility, and strengthen customer loyalty. Switch now to grow profits.

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