Vegas was hopping again this year and Granbury spent three days at the International Pizza Expo talking with customers, meeting new clients, and keeping our ear to the ground on what's top of mind for pizzeria and restaurant owners. Sure the cannoli samples and dough throwing contests are great, but we devoted a lot of time on the floor to listening to what pain points shop owners have, how technology can help alleviate those pain points, and what are the latest and greatest technology tools business owners need not only to be successful...but to grow.
Loyalty Marketing
We heard from numerous clients that implementing loyalty marketing programs in their restaurants have helped them stay competitive and grow their business hand over fist. The truth is that you're not only competing with the "big guys" in the pizza industry, you're competing with the endless options your customers have when they decide to dine out. Why aren't more restaurants taking advantage of this technology?
Your Delivery Operation Can Be Complicated...but it Doesn't Have to Be
More than ever customers are seeking out convenience...meaning a hot meal delivered to their doorstep. With new legislation requiring delivery drivers to be compensated according to specific guidelines, you can no longer afford to halfhazardly manage your delivery operation. The good news is that technology, like our Dr!ve mobile app, has caught up to give restaurants with delivery all the tools they need to easily integrate and manage deliveries from order to doorbell.
It's all about Mobile, Millenials, and Convenience
Independent pizzerias are feeling the pressure from big chains when it comes to delivering convenience. Ordering from a mobile device while on the go is a must for those busy millenials. Picking up the phone to order pizza is so last-century! Granbury has the technology to help you compete - whether you are part of a mid-sized chain or a single store operation. Easy online and mobile ordering apps will help your customers choose the convenience of ordering from their favorite brand - you!
Speaking of Millenials . . .
Finding the right staff, training them for what is often their first job, and keeping them motivated is the biggest challenge most of our clients face! These team members appreciate technology, and are excited to work for an employer who takes it seriously - that's why our Thr!ve Pizza POS for the iPad is such a hit. It doesn't hurt that it's super easy to learn, helps you compare employee performance, manage schedules, track who's late and who needs their food handler's card updated, and about a million other helpful tricks. Thr!ve is the one employee you can count on day & night!
Easy to Buy
Pizzeria owners were shopping the Expo ready to buy the tools they need to improve their business -- but they don't want to spend a lot of dough if they don't have to. That's why our monthly subscription option is super popular - there's little up front investment and no long term commitments.
Missed the Expo this year? Let us give you an online demo of the latest in pizza technology!
