Since the last few years, no industry has been as popular and profitable as the restaurant industry. With technological advancements, the online restaurant business, especially, has profited a lot and left nearly everyone else behind! The industry is predicted to grow in billions in the coming years, according to several pieces of research. Companies like foodnerd, Zomato and Swiggy have made online ordering the new norm. Thanks to them, restaurants have an audience bigger than ever. Therefore many have purchased POS systems that have restaurant menu management software functionalities integrated too as they need to make quick changes in their menu based on the behaviour of thousands of new online customers as well as consider the dine-in customers’ needs. 

With the popularity of online food platforms, POS systems have become a necessity for restaurants as it provides restaurants with the power to manage dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders easily, provide customer insights and give a bird’s eye view of the business. Cloud kitchens are also becoming popular slowly and gradually, and a POS system assists them like no other piece of technology before. Let’s take a look at the future of online ordering restaurant business in the coming years: 

Ample Customer Choices: 

With the rise of online ordering services, customers have access to different cuisines and are more comfortable trying new dishes from the comforts of their homes. The busy lifestyle of people these days is well supported by online food ordering too. The faster the delivery service, the more popular the platform is. The use of POS software ensures that people are charged accurately, and their order details are visible to them in real-time; item names, their individual prices, taxes and discounts as people are gravitating towards enjoying a variety of tastes and cuisines, a restaurant to aim to provide ample food choices to customers. 

The rise in Food Delivery Technology: 

The rise in food technology has brought us many food delivery platforms. And it’s always suitable for customers when the company they are seeking some service from, has competition. No one likes to wait for their food, regardless of whether or not they are busy, and thus, the delivery platforms with the least delivery time are the most popular. According to Statista, the annual growth of restaurant delivery industry is predicted to be nearly 10% from the year 2019 to 2023. 

Established Restaurants Adopting Food Delivery Trend: 

Even the most established restaurants, who do very well by just the dine-in option, are also extending themselves to food delivery services too. Big brands like KFC and McDonalds have also found another home on the food delivery platforms. The reason is simple: people are slowly and gradually gravitating more towards online food deliveries than dining in. It is smart always to keep track of the market trend and make strategies accordingly. A lot of restaurants offer their own deliveries and partner up with the food delivery platforms too. 

The rise in Food Delivery Mobile Apps: 

This is the age of smartphones. And what’s the point of having a smartphone and not enjoying the countless apps present on the app stores. People are scrolling through their phones all the time. Internet connections have become as vital as oxygen in the air for some. Thus, it makes sense that people like to have applications for ordering food too. Food delivery platforms have recognised this and therefore are present not only on Web but android and iOS also. Restaurants know the power of these apps are quick to register on these platforms as the visibility to the audience on these apps give a boost to their online sales.

Saving Money: 

Yes, saving time and convenience of getting your food delivered to wherever you want is a reason for the popularity of food delivery apps. But it’s not the only reason! Another big reason is that people save a lot of money through the discounts that these food ordering platforms offer. The people who are bad at cooking or don’t have time for it and regularly order their breakfast, lunch and dinner especially are on the lookout for offers that can save them some bucks from their daily food budget