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Takeout and delivery aren’t just perks anymore—they’re kinda' basic now. As more consumers build these options into their weekly routines, restaurants need to step up to meet rising expectations. 🕐 43% of diners order takeout weekly, and convenience isn’t enough—customers also want quality and accuracy every time. 💸 87% say delivery fees over $5 are a deal-breaker, showing the need for smarter cost management. 📲 Real-time communication is key, with most customers preferring direct orders through the restaurant’s app. Staying ahead in this landscape means investing in tech that ensures smooth operations and keeps both guests and kitchens happy. With tools like Curbit, restaurants can manage peak order flow, keep quality high, and provide seamless communication. 🐸 Curbit - https://lnkd.in/eybV6dJi #restaurantindustry #deliverytrends #takeout #restauranttech #customersatisfaction #happyhandoffs

These days, restaurants are sending tons of updates—order confirmations, food readiness alerts, delivery status updates, and more. It’s all part of making sure the guest experience runs smoothly. But if every one of those messages goes out through SMS, the cost can really add up. 💸 That's why we wanted to share a few smarter ways for restaurants to keep guests and 3PD drivers in the "food readiness" loop. 💬 🐸 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/et2fNq8X #sms #alerts #notifications #restaurants #promiseskept

🚀 Big News! Curbit is thrilled to announce the rollout of our kitchen capacity management solutions across all Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar locations! 🐾🍽️ With our dynamic order orchestration and real-time kitchen insights, Lazy Dog will now have the tools to streamline operations, reduce kitchen stress, and deliver "happy handoffs" on-time, every time. Our partnership with Lazy Dog is a big step toward transforming how restaurants handle omnichannel orders for delivery and takeout, ensuring #promiseskept for every guest. 💡 We’re proud to partner with Lazy Dog in this journey to improve efficiency, enhance guest satisfaction, and help control the flow of orders. Check out the press release posted on our site to learn more 🐸 : https://lnkd.in/eZUBy7r7 Thank you to our incredible partners at Olo and QSR Automations for making this possible! #happyhandoffs #controltheflow #kitchencapacity #promiseskept #restaurantinnovation #deliveryoptimization #pressrelease Branded Hospitality Ventures

These insights are too good not to share 🔊 We're still not over our inaugural Partner Summit where a small group of the Olo ecosystem came together and shared invaluable knowledge. 1️⃣ Michael Lauricella / SoundHound AI 2️⃣ Liz Sinclair / Uberall 3️⃣ Chris Crichton / Bounteous 4️⃣ Brandon Barton / Bite 5️⃣ Scott Siegel / Curbit Bonus: Nolan DeCoster shares more from 3 Owl, Sparkfly, Flybuy | Radius Networks, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Mendocino Farms on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e6CaRn9Z

We just came back from the Olo Partner Summit, and we were shocked to hear of all the stories about restaurants "throttling" digital orders with reckless abandon during high-volume periods. There's a better way! You need Olo and Curbit for kitchen capacity management! Control the order flow and watch your customer sentiment scores and throughput rise! #happyhandoffs #controltheflow #promiseskept #kitchencapacitymanagement

My mind is swirling from all the thought provoking content shared today at the inaugural Olo Partner Summit. Not only did I walk away with several pages of notes, it’s also caused me to reflect on my biggest takeaways on what I can be doing better or differently. It’s always great to have these intimate, open mindset forums for collaboration. Kudos to Sean J. Marrero Ali Tappe Parker Bailey Hillary Holmes for crafting this experience in sucha historical setting. Maybe I’m biased but my favorite panel of the day included SoundHound AI, CitrusBits, Radar and Curbit - way to go Michael Lauricella!

According to a recent article by Salon, food delivery is going into a decline for various reasons, including high commissions, customer frustration, and a market shift.   Here’s why this shift matters: High Commissions: Delivery apps charge between 15-30% per order, eating into already slim profit restaurant margins. Customer Frustration: Post-pandemic, dissatisfaction with high delivery fees and long wait times has grown by 20%. Market Shift: The food delivery sector is expected to decline by 5-10% in 2024, signaling a growing shift away from app-driven models. But this is where Curbit can help. Curbit gives restaurants real-time control over their kitchen operations and helps streamline order flow to optimize both delivery and takeout processes—we call this ops enhancement, "capacity management."   How Curbit Can Help: 🐸 Dynamic Order Orchestration: Curbit allows restaurants to manage kitchen workloads in real-time, avoiding overburdening staff and ensuring smoother operations. 🐸 Order Throttling: Adjust orders based on real-time capacity, preventing delays and improving customer satisfaction. 🐸 Real-time Updates: Keep both guests and delivery drivers informed with live notifications about their orders, minimizing the risk of cold or late meals.   Curbit provides the tools to help restaurants thrive in this developing landscape, offering a better experience for both customers and staff while driving higher profitability. Read more: 🐸 https://lnkd.in/eEF9Guiv #promiseskept #happyhandoffs #controltheflow #capacitymanagement

How will Curbit's partnership with Microsoft transform restaurant takeout? Curbit's CEO, Francis Dougherty, shares how their AI-powered software optimises kitchen performance and delivery speed. Founders Scott Siegal and Kevin Pidduck revolutionised drive-thrus by introducing "drive-up" ordering via a mobile app. #FastFood #RestaurantTech #Automation

Excited to be talking today at the #foodsummitai at University of California, Berkeley about how #ai is helping drive efficiency, reduce waste and improve productivity. Between Scott Siegel from Curbit, Brennan Hogan from Leanpath and Nenye Anagbogu Linked Eats, and myself from Invisible, we’ll surely have plenty of thoughts to share. Thanks to Michael Wolf and the spoon.tech team for inviting me and the chance to listen in to many of the other speakers taking the stage. If you’re there, please say hello!

We all know the rise of food delivery has dramatically shifted customer expectations, especially when it comes to speed, accuracy, and communication. In a recent article, Restaurant Business Online identified four key areas where restaurant delivery can improve. That article inspired us to describe how Curbit’s innovative capacity management solutions can help restaurants overcome these challenges. 🐸 Improve Order Accuracy Ensuring accuracy is critical for maintaining trust and loyalty. How Curbit Helps: Curbit’s Dynamic Order Orchestration provides real-time updates to streamline kitchen operations, minimizing the chances of mistakes.   🐸 Reduce Delivery Times Long waits, whether due to kitchen backups or driver delays, create frustration. How Curbit Helps: With Order Throttling and Prioritization, Curbit ensures that your kitchen operates at optimal efficiency.   🐸 Manage Peak Delivery Traffic Handling peak delivery periods without disrupting workflow is crucial. How Curbit Helps: Curbit’s Flexible Scheduling and real-time data insights allow restaurants to adjust schedules on the fly, ensuring a smoother workflow.   🐸 Communicate with Customers in Real-Time Customers expect real-time updates so they know exactly when to expect their meal. How Curbit Helps: With Guest Updates, Curbit delivers real-time SMS notifications to customers, letting them know exactly when their food is being prepared, when it’s on its way, and when it’s ready for pickup or delivery. Read the full blog 😀 https://lnkd.in/e9sJtcXX #happyhandoffs #promiseskept #capacitymanagement #orderthrottling #delivery