How to Add Online Ordering During COVID-19 for your Restaurant

Brian Sooy • Apr 05, 2020

Get an online ordering system in place quickly and easily to help your restaurant survive when take out service is your customer’s only option

Here’s something you probably discovered:  An online store isn’t the same as an online ordering system and doesn’t provide the same features you need in a time like this to accept take-out orders.

While there are dozens of online ordering & delivery solutions, they may not be what you need right now.

By now, you’re keenly aware why you need online ordering and a mobile-friendly website for your restaurant.  If you don’t have a mobile-friendly website with an online menu in place, you can create one on Websites Made Simple in less than a day with your most popular items, publish, and make it easier than ever for your local customers to find you and call in or order online.  Read why your restaurant needs a mobile website and get started today.

The problem is many online ordering solutions take a portion of revenue from each sale and right now, you need to capture as much revenue as possible.

You need a solution that will offer you free online ordering that you can get set up quickly and easily, and integrate with your current website.
Don’t forget to add or consider a delivery service.  Delivery and takeout policy is something you want to discuss with your restaurant customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Be sure to add details to your website!

Promote the New Delivery or Takeout Service
Once you have an online ordering system in place it’s important to let your community and customers know on Facebook and social media — anywhere that you have a relationship with people who look to takeout meals to maintain a sense of normal, and as a way to get with some great comfort and food from a familiar restaurant to take their mind off their worries.

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