Online ordering seems to be a trend that is here to stay, and one that provides many benefits to your restaurant. A 2020 study found that close to two thirds of Canadians ordered food online in some form during the latter half of 2020 – with 29 per cent ordering online directly from the restaurant. About half of respondents said they plan to keep ordering meals online at least once a week after the pandemic ends.
If you don’t already have a system in place, now is a good time to add an online menu to your restaurant’s platform. Clover has a built-in solution that reduces contact and touchpoints while maximizing options for engaging your guests and to help increase profits. Here’s how to make the most of Clover Online Ordering.
Clover Online Ordering Basics
Clover Online Ordering1 gives you an easy way to take advantage of the benefits of online ordering for pickup and dine-in and boost sales during these complicated times.
Getting started with Clover Online Ordering is setup through the Clover Dashboard. You’ll have an ordering web page automatically set up and populated with your existing Clover menu. Restaurants can have online orders fired directly to the kitchen. Clover Online Ordering is included with our Counter Service or Table Service Restaurant software plans; the only fees you will pay are the card-not-present transaction fees associated with online orders.
To get started or upgrade, Contact Us.
Updating your Menu
Easily add or modify menu items at any time through your Clover Dashboard. Any changes you make will automatically sync to your live online menu. Take time to add enticing descriptions and mouth watering photos to both advertise and sell more of your specialties.
Include modifiers to your menu items to increase accuracy and customer satisfaction.
You can also pause your online ordering menu to avoid getting overwhelmed when you’re experiencing a rush, ensuring you provide a positive experience for all your guests.
Promote your Menu
There are plenty of ways to let the world know you’re now accepting orders online. Here are a few tips to promote your menu so your customers can place online orders for pickup in-restaurant or curbside.
- Place a prominent “Order Online” button on your website
- Email your online menu URL to customers
- Publicize your online ordering capabilities on social media
- Put up indoor and outdoor “order online” signs at your restaurant to let your customers know they can conveniently order online
- Post QR codes that start the online ordering process. QR codes printed from your Clover device and placed in your restaurants allow your guests to start the ordering process from their mobile devices.
Get more tips for marketing your online ordering capabilities with Clover’s “Drive restaurant sales with Clover Online Ordering” guide, created just for you.
Conclusion
COVID-19 has forced restaurants to adjust to the new world of social distancing, and getting used to the new normal is going to take time. Change is never easy, especially when it comes to meeting guest demands while trying to protect your staff and your business. We hope Clover Online Ordering helps you streamline orders for pickup and in-restaurant dining experiences.
Speak with one of our Advisors today to learn more about additional business solutions.
1Clover Online Ordering is included free as part of the Counter Service or Table Service Restaurant plans. No additional subscription is required. Other processing fees continue to apply. To start using Online Ordering, login to the Clover Dashboard. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Support Team at 888.484.3389 or support@kispayments.com
