Is my restaurant more profitable by offering delivery?
With the restaurant business throwing itself into delivery, you may be wondering if you're wise to get started now.
If you are interested in the world of home delivery, you have probably already heard about virtual brands. In this article, we propose that you (re)discover this concept, why you should create a virtual brand or how to find an original concept that differentiates you from your competitors.
A virtual brand is a brand that exists only on delivery platforms. If your storefront only exists on the web, and your customers can't get to a physical restaurant because there isn't one, you have a virtual brand. To increase your profitability, you can create several brands. This can be interesting if you want to prepare burgers and healthy and vegetarian menus, for example. Some large delivery platforms, such as Uber Eats, are advising restaurateurs to join this trend to stay ahead of the game.
To answer this question, ask yourself what kind of customers you want to serve. Help yourself to your competitors! On your delivery platforms, what type of food is predominantly offered in your area? Are there any gaps? Also ask yourself how you can capitalise on the dishes you sell best. Also consider what is and is not suitable for delivery. Preparation times, benefits and temperature are all criteria to consider. Remember that your customers are looking for experts! You'll have a better chance of selling your new veggie burger if it's part of a dedicated burger brand than if it's "buried" in a more general menu.
Thousands of restaurants have been screened. The "perfect" menu we offer here is optimised for delivery and is designed to be very simple. Customers are looking for ease of use, and they will not hesitate to change restaurants if they find that your menu is not clear enough
. We therefore recommend that you choose six main categories, each with four to six products.
- Category 1: Best sellers;
- Category 2: Main courses;
- Category 3: Salads;
- Category 4: Extras;
- Category 5: Drinks;
- Category 6: Desserts.
To increase the value of an order, offer options, such as salads to which your customers can add one or more ingredients.
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