In the catering industry, between orders to manage, customers to satisfy and stocks to monitor, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. What if you put your trust in digitalization to lighten your workload? Connected cash registers, order terminals, sales and inventory tracking - all these tools are transforming your organization and simplifying your daily routine. However, for many restaurateurs, the main obstacle remains the cost of the equipment. Rest assured: at Innovorder, we offer flexible financing solutions designed to fit your restaurant and your cash flow.
Digitalization offers a host of benefits for restaurateurs, from simplifying processes to improving profitability.
Automation is one of the key benefits of digitalization. By replacing manual tasks with digital tools, you save time and reduce the risk of human error. For example, your waiters can use tablets to take orders in the dining room, which are then sent directly to the kitchen. This reduces the risk of confusion, speeds up service and allows your staff to concentrate on what matters most: welcoming and satisfying the customer.
Digitalization simplifies and speeds up your restaurant's operations. Self-service order kiosks and mobile applications are particularly useful for reducing queues and streamlining the flow of diners, from ordering to payment. Once again, your teams can concentrate on what's essential, while gaining in efficiency on a daily basis.
Customers also benefit from a more pleasant, autonomous experience. Ordering via an app or digital terminal, paying quickly thanks to contactless payment, all these elements make the customer journey more fluid and pleasant. As a result, customers leave satisfied, more likely to return, and more likely to speak positively of your establishment to others.
One of the obstacles often cited by restaurateurs when it comes to digitalization is the initial cost of equipment. There's no denying it, but medium-term profitability can quickly dispel this apprehension. By automating tasks, improving inventory management and reducing errors, you can make significant savings. In the long term, this translates into higher margins and better cost control- an imperative in a sector where margins are often low.
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At Innovorder, we understand that every restaurant has its own particularities, which is why we make it a point of honor to offer you solutions tailored to your needs.
The foodservice sector is faced with unique challenges such as managing seasonality, sometimes low margins and a pace that can be frenetic. That's why Innovorder provides you with solutions specially designed to meet these constraints. Our equipment is designed to adapt to variations in your business, whether it's managing peak traffic in high season, or the flexibility needed to manage off-peak periods.
Innovorder's support starts from the very first contact. We analyze your needs, advise you on the equipment best suited to your restaurant, and help you put together your application. But our commitment doesn't end with the installation: we provide ongoing support to ensure that your equipment continues to meet your expectations and grows with your restaurant.
One of the great advantages of our solutions is their all-in-one nature. Whether you need a cash register, order terminals, an online payment solution or a reporting tool, everything is integrated into a single system. This guarantees not only excellent compatibility between your tools, but also regular updates to ensure you always benefit from the latest technology.
While digitalization offers many advantages, it is still the source of certain financing concerns.
The cost of the equipment required for digitalization (kiosks, checkouts, screens, software) may seem high. The purchase of equipment, licenses and installation represent a substantial investment, difficult to absorb all at once. For cash-strapped restaurants, this can be a daunting expense, especially when the aim is to modernize without jeopardizing day-to-day cash flow.
Another major obstacle is uncertainty about short-term returns. Many restaurateurs are reluctant to invest in digital equipment without a clear vision of how it will impact their profitability. This can be particularly true for restaurants that have not yet adopted digital solutions, and therefore have not measured the concrete benefits they can bring on a day-to-day basis.
Faced with the diversity of offerings on the market, some restaurateurs are afraid of investing in a solution that won't meet their needs, or will quickly become obsolete. This lack of visibility can delay action. This is where expert support makes all the difference: at Innovorder, every project begins with a precise analysis of your establishment and your needs, to guarantee a sustainable and scalable investment.
Another frequently cited obstacle is the fear of a complicated transition. Some restaurateurs, and perhaps this is also the case for you, dread the training, the changes in habits or the disruption to service. Yet today's digital solutions are designed to be intuitive and easy to learn.
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Fortunately, several financing options are available to help you adopt digital solutions without sacrificing your cash flow.
Leasing involves renting your equipment for a fixed period (12 to 36 months). You pay monthly installments to use the equipment without becoming its owner. At the end of the contract, you can either return the equipment or renew the contract with new equipment. This is an ideal solution if you want to benefit quickly from technology without tying up capital.
Leasing, on the other hand, is a progressive form of financing that allows you to pay for your equipment in monthly instalments while preparing for the final purchase. At the end of the contract, you have the option of permanently purchasing the equipment at a pre-agreed price. This solution is ideal if you want to become the owner of your equipment while spreading the cost over time.
Payment in instalments allows you to spread the cost of your equipment over a longer period, giving you greater flexibility in managing your cash flow. This system is ideal if you don't want to tie up a large part of your cash flow in a single payment.
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Digitization is an essential growth lever for your restaurant, but the initial cost of equipment can put the brakes on investment. That's why Innovorder offers financing solutions tailored to your needs and cash flow. With flexible options such as leasing, leasing and instalment payments, you can modernize your restaurant without sacrificing profitability.
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