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​In the time surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants survived by adapting to their new circumstances with outdoor dining, takeout, and off-premises “alcohol-to-go” services. For many restaurants, these services remain an integral part of their restaurant operations. Today, modern establishments can efficiently navigate outdoor dining, takeout, and alcohol-to-go services with Aldelo Express, a leading restaurant point-of-sale solution.

Managing Outdoor Dining and Takeout with Aldelo Express

1. Dynamic Table Management

• Organize the graphical interface to reflect outdoor table arrangements
• Easily view color-coded table statuses in real-time

2. Flexible Order Taking

• Enable servers to take orders directly at the table using handheld devices, reducing wait times and enhancing the dining experience
• Support customer-driven orders with QR codes on table stickers or table tent cards
• Customize order routes by section, sending orders from outdoor dining areas to designated printers and/or kitchen display system (KDS) screens for efficient order management

3. Convenient Payment Processing

• Process secure digital payments from the table (tableside payments) using a Wi-Fi or Cellular Data connection
• Let customers “scan and pay” using single-use QR codes printed on customer receipts

4. Valuable Customer Profiles and Order Histories

• Recall Customer Profiles and make purchase suggestions based on associated Order Histories
• Use with Caller ID for seamless phone Orders, Reservations, or Digital Wait Lists

Implementing Alcohol-To-Go Services with Aldelo Express
Off-premises and “alcohol-to-go” services require careful management to ensure compliance with legal regulations and responsible practices, which vary by state. After following your local alcohol-to-go guidelines, use Aldelo Express for:

1. Inclusive In-House Delivery Services

• Driver Dispatching, Digital Mapping, Driver Tracking, and Required Money Drops
• Custom menu pricing for delivery orders
• Seamless integration with in-store orders, back-office management, and reports

2. Insightful Reporting and Analytics

• Access comprehensive reports on food and drink sales from any web-enabled device
• Make informed inventory purchases, menu changes, and marketing strategies

Enhancing Customer Engagement and Satisfaction
With Aldelo Express, restaurants can enhance their operation and customer satisfaction with:

1. Sticky Loyalty Rewards Programs

• ​Reward repeat customers and encourage future visits
• Offer incentives for purchases during specific periods or days of the week

2. Powerful Promo Cards

• Attract new customers with complimentary store credit for outdoor dining or alcohol-to-go purchases
• Incentivize purchase of high-profit items
• Leverage enrollment into Loyalty Rewards Programs

Maximize Efficiency with Aldelo Express
As outdoor dining and alcohol-to-go services continue to shape the restaurant industry landscape, leveraging technology is essential for success. Aldelo Express empowers restaurants to efficiently manage these services and enhance customer satisfaction. By embracing innovation and technological solutions available with Aldelo Express, restaurants can thrive in the dynamic restaurant industry.

​Learn more by contacting an Aldelo representative today at ​[email protected] or 925-621-2410

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