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When it comes to restaurant ordering methods, online and call-in orders have continued to gain popularity amongst diners. Whether it is out of convenience or order accuracy, there are many benefits to both solutions. In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of both online ordering and call-in options to help you determine what is best to implement at your restaurant.

Customer preferences call-in order Vs Online orders

Benefits of Online Ordering

According to Zippia, online ordering accounts for almost 50% of all restaurant sales. Adding an online ordering option opens your business up to more potential and returning diners who prefer this method. In addition to consumer demand, online ordering helps to avoid input errors from your staff. Since the customer is entering in their information, they can add special instructions, input dietary restrictions, and any additional instructions to improve overall order accuracy. If you have a loyalty rewards program, you can enable customers to earn and redeem their points online, elevating the customer experience. With research suggesting that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25% to 95% increase in profit, having an online ordering solution is imperative to keep customers coming back.

Cons to Online Ordering

Although order accuracy and brand visibility are significantly improved through online ordering, there are a few downsides to this method as well. One issue, in particular, is order timing. When a restaurant is experiencing a rush, they may not have time to update the order status, making guests believe their food will be ready sooner than it actually is. In this case, you will need a system that automatically updates your order throttles so you can run a tight ship, even during a rush.

Benefits of Call-in & Call Center Ordering

Call centers are becoming the norm in the restaurant industry. They provide the perfect solution for businesses that are short-staffed, have rush hours, or don’t want to hire someone full-time. With a live operator on the other line, you won’t miss a single customer call, even during peak periods, saving your bottom line. This provides your floor staff more time to focus on dine-in customers and their needs.

With LINGA’s Call Center module, your call agents can input customer orders straight from their laptops to your point of sale system and kitchen display. This way, if a customer calls back with an edit to their order, the agent can apply the changes, which will then be implemented, notifying your kitchen staff of the new status. With the right call center, your restaurant can improve overall kitchen efficiency, leading to higher customer satisfaction. Another advantage call-in orders have is the live customer service diners receive versus simply ordering online. When a customer picks up the line to order, it is another opportunity to build a relationship with them.

Cons to Call Center Ordering

Although call centers can improve workflow, if it does not have a secure connection between your point of sale system and the call agent, it can be more trouble than it is worth. Without a two-way connection to your POS, if a customer calls in with an order change, an in-house employee will have to manually edit the ticket or notify the kitchen, taking precious time away from dine-in guests. When in a dinner rush, this is the last thing you want to occur.

When it comes to call-in versus online ordering, we believe that both options working in tandem are the best solution for a bustling restaurant, especially if you are a pizzeria. With online ordering, you can gain more loyal customers and increase your brand’s visibility, and with call-in orders, you can increase kitchen productivity and keep up with peak rush hours.

Relevant Blogs:-

Online Ordering, What Happens if I Don’t Offer It?

Online Ordering - Why Restaurants Should Start Now

Why Your Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System

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When it comes to restaurant ordering methods, online and call-in orders have continued to gain popularity amongst diners. Whether it is out of convenience or order accuracy, there are many benefits to both solutions. In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of both online ordering and call-in options to help you determine what is best to implement at your restaurant.

Customer preferences call-in order Vs Online orders

Benefits of Online Ordering

According to Zippia, online ordering accounts for almost 50% of all restaurant sales. Adding an online ordering option opens your business up to more potential and returning diners who prefer this method. In addition to consumer demand, online ordering helps to avoid input errors from your staff. Since the customer is entering in their information, they can add special instructions, input dietary restrictions, and any additional instructions to improve overall order accuracy. If you have a loyalty rewards program, you can enable customers to earn and redeem their points online, elevating the customer experience. With research suggesting that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25% to 95% increase in profit, having an online ordering solution is imperative to keep customers coming back.

Cons to Online Ordering

Although order accuracy and brand visibility are significantly improved through online ordering, there are a few downsides to this method as well. One issue, in particular, is order timing. When a restaurant is experiencing a rush, they may not have time to update the order status, making guests believe their food will be ready sooner than it actually is. In this case, you will need a system that automatically updates your order throttles so you can run a tight ship, even during a rush.

Benefits of Call-in & Call Center Ordering

Call centers are becoming the norm in the restaurant industry. They provide the perfect solution for businesses that are short-staffed, have rush hours, or don’t want to hire someone full-time. With a live operator on the other line, you won’t miss a single customer call, even during peak periods, saving your bottom line. This provides your floor staff more time to focus on dine-in customers and their needs.

With LINGA’s Call Center module, your call agents can input customer orders straight from their laptops to your point of sale system and kitchen display. This way, if a customer calls back with an edit to their order, the agent can apply the changes, which will then be implemented, notifying your kitchen staff of the new status. With the right call center, your restaurant can improve overall kitchen efficiency, leading to higher customer satisfaction. Another advantage call-in orders have is the live customer service diners receive versus simply ordering online. When a customer picks up the line to order, it is another opportunity to build a relationship with them.

Cons to Call Center Ordering

Although call centers can improve workflow, if it does not have a secure connection between your point of sale system and the call agent, it can be more trouble than it is worth. Without a two-way connection to your POS, if a customer calls in with an order change, an in-house employee will have to manually edit the ticket or notify the kitchen, taking precious time away from dine-in guests. When in a dinner rush, this is the last thing you want to occur.

When it comes to call-in versus online ordering, we believe that both options working in tandem are the best solution for a bustling restaurant, especially if you are a pizzeria. With online ordering, you can gain more loyal customers and increase your brand’s visibility, and with call-in orders, you can increase kitchen productivity and keep up with peak rush hours.

Relevant Blogs:-

Online Ordering, What Happens if I Don’t Offer It?

Online Ordering - Why Restaurants Should Start Now

Why Your Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System

Stripped Content: When it comes to restaurant ordering methods, online and call-in orders have continued to gain popularity amongst diners. Whether it is out of convenience or order accuracy, there are many benefits to both solutions. In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of both online ordering and call-in options to help you determine what is best to implement at your restaurant. Benefits of Online Ordering According to Zippia, online ordering accounts for almost 50% of all restaurant sales. Adding an online ordering option opens your business up to more potential and returning diners who prefer this method. In addition to consumer demand, online ordering helps to avoid input errors from your staff. Since the customer is entering in their information, they can add special instructions, input dietary restrictions, and any additional instructions to improve overall order accuracy. If you have a loyalty rewards program, you can enable customers to earn and redeem their points online, elevating the customer experience. With research suggesting that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25% to 95% increase in profit, having an online ordering solution is imperative to keep customers coming back. Cons to Online Ordering Although order accuracy and brand visibility are significantly improved through online ordering, there are a few downsides to this method as well. One issue, in particular, is order timing. When a restaurant is experiencing a rush, they may not have time to update the order status, making guests believe their food will be ready sooner than it actually is. In this case, you will need a system that automatically updates your order throttles so you can run a tight ship, even during a rush. Benefits of Call-in & Call Center Ordering Call centers are becoming the norm in the restaurant industry. They provide the perfect solution for businesses that are short-staffed, have rush hours, or don’t want to hire someone full-time. With a live operator on the other line, you won’t miss a single customer call, even during peak periods, saving your bottom line. This provides your floor staff more time to focus on dine-in customers and their needs. With LINGA’s Call Center module, your call agents can input customer orders straight from their laptops to your point of sale system and kitchen display. This way, if a customer calls back with an edit to their order, the agent can apply the changes, which will then be implemented, notifying your kitchen staff of the new status. With the right call center, your restaurant can improve overall kitchen efficiency, leading to higher customer satisfaction. Another advantage call-in orders have is the live customer service diners receive versus simply ordering online. When a customer picks up the line to order, it is another opportunity to build a relationship with them. Cons to Call Center Ordering Although call centers can improve workflow, if it does not have a secure connection between your point of sale system and the call agent, it can be more trouble than it is worth. Without a two-way connection to your POS, if a customer calls in with an order change, an in-house employee will have to manually edit the ticket or notify the kitchen, taking precious time away from dine-in guests. When in a dinner rush, this is the last thing you want to occur. When it comes to call-in versus online ordering, we believe that both options working in tandem are the best solution for a bustling restaurant, especially if you are a pizzeria. With online ordering, you can gain more loyal customers and increase your brand’s visibility, and with call-in orders, you can increase kitchen productivity and keep up with peak rush hours. Relevant Blogs:- Online Ordering, What Happens if I Don’t Offer It? Online Ordering - Why Restaurants Should Start Now Why Your Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System Word Count: 643 Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes

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The pandemic has forever altered the restaurant industry like many businesses – how we configure our kitchens to meet pandemic needs, how we use new restaurant technologies to stay in business, and how customers access restaurants in general. 

With the unprecedented effects of the post-pandemic era, it’s more important than ever to keep up with the restaurant industry trends and technologies customers are looking for.

Here is a selection of the most important statistics about the restaurant industry for your consideration.

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The Rise of Online Ordering

  • Revenue in the Online Food Delivery segment is projected to reach US$151,526m in 2021. (Statista)
  • As QSR reports, researchers for Tillster’s 2019 Online and Mobile Ordering Index surveyed 2,000 restaurant customers across the United States and found that 70 percent expect a restaurant’s website to offer online ordering.
  • According to QSR Magazine, 53 percent of adults consider purchasing takeout or delivery food to be essential to the way they live.
  • 87% of Americans who use third-party food delivery services agree that it makes their lives easier.
  • Customers who place an online order with a restaurant will visit that restaurant 67% more frequently than those who don’t. 
  • In 2020, more than 45 million Americans used a food delivery app, which is a 25% increase since the previous year. (eMarketer)

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Customer Loyalty is Essential

  • According to research by Omnico among 1,500 U.S. and U.K. quick-service restaurant diners, 70 percent of respondents said they would visit a restaurant more often if it had a loyalty program that offered them a full variety of discount options and deals.
  • 52% of American consumers will join the loyalty program of a brand they make frequent purchases from. (Yotpo)
  • 50% of consumers say their primary reason for joining a loyalty program is to earn rewards on everyday purchases. (PDI)
  • 47% of Gen-Z would pay to upgrade their loyalty program membership. (Bond)
  • 57% of consumers spend more on brands to which they are loyal. (Accenture)

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QR Code Technology’s Major Role in the Restaurant Industry

  • A recent survey found that 18.8% of users in the US and the UK strongly agreed that there was a visible increase in QR Code usage since the onset of COVID-19.
  • 11 million households scanned a QR Code in 2020 in the USA alone. (Statista, 2019)
  • The global usage of mobile payments is estimated to expand from USD 348 billion to just under USD 1.3 trillion by 2022. (Research and Markets, 2019)
  • According to McKinsey & Company, there is an 80/20 rise in digital payments in Asia. That means the digital user base has seen a 20% increase, where 80% has been registered during the peak of Covid-19. It is expected to remain for the long term even post-pandemic.
  • And not just Asia, the UK, and Europe are embracing QR Codes more than ever. Mobileiron reported that 86.66% of smartphone users had scanned a QR Code at least once in their lifetime. And 36.40% scan at least one QR Code a week. In addition to this, 46.81% of respondents agreed that QR codes make life easier in a touchless world.

LINGA’s seamless QR Pay integration offers safety, convenience, and the latest technology for a unique customer experience. 

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Customer Data Drives The Customer Experience

  • The big data analytics market is set to reach $103 billion by 2023.
  • Data-driven organizations are 23 times more likely to acquire customers, six times as likely to retain customers, and 19 times as likely to be profitable as a result. (McKinsey Global Institute)
  • Businesses using data can expect an average profit increase of 10%.
  • A survey from Deloitte notes that “49 percent of respondents said analytics helps them make better decisions, 16 percent say that it better enables key strategic initiatives, and 10 percent say it helps them improve relationships with both customers and business partners.”  
  • According to McKinsey research, organizations that leverage customer behavior data to generate behavioral insights outperform peers by 85 percent in sales growth and more than 25 percent in gross margin.

Linga Insights app allows you to get today’s sales of your store anywhere and at any time, thereby helping you make smart business decisions. 

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Food Delivery Apps Are Booming

  • The number of food delivery app downloads is up 380%, compared to three years ago. [AdAge]
  • 86% of restaurant consumers are using off-site delivery services at least monthly. (Restaurant Business)
  • The third-party food delivery market, which includes the delivery of both restaurant meals and groceries, is expected to reach $24.5 billion by 2022. (Pentallect)
  • 45% of consumers say that offering mobile ordering and loyalty programs would encourage them to order more often, which generates higher revenues. (Nation’s Restaurant News)
  • Restaurants that manage their own delivery generate $184.18 per customer. (Statista)

With a delivery driver app designed for regional chains and franchises for a seamless delivery process, you can quickly assign your drivers to deliveries, speed up the process & manage your restaurant more effectively. 

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