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While many restaurants<br />

have utilized patio dining,<br />

a large number<br />

of guests continue to<br />

choose delivery and<br />

takeout options instead.<br />

So, how can you deliver<br />

the same level of service<br />

to guests that choose<br />

takeout over in-house<br />

dining? Consider the<br />

following steps.<br />

Take Delivery In-House<br />

Self-delivery has advantages for restaurants looking to grow their<br />

delivery business. Keeping food delivery service in-house helps ensure<br />

customers get the quality service they expect. Self delivery gives control<br />

of operator’s brand. By offering in-house delivery the operator can<br />

oversee every aspect of the delivery process to ensure customer<br />

satisfaction.<br />

Speedy Deliveries<br />

When they visit your restaurant, guests want to be seated quickly,<br />

spend ample time with their menu, and receive their food and check<br />

in a timely manner. How does that translate to food delivery? It means<br />

guests expect your restaurant to deliver food quickly and provide<br />

anything extra—like condiments and napkins—they might need<br />

to enjoy the meal.<br />

Properly Package Food<br />

Keeping food at a stable temperature and looking presentable plays<br />

a crucial role in keeping customers satisfied and willing to return. Your<br />

food may be tasty, but it can lose its appeal to some people if it’s not the<br />

right temperature or if it requires reheating. Consider separating foods<br />

of different temperatures with insulated hot and cold bags. Place<br />

sauces and liquids in separate containers and wrap them in a<br />

cushiony material to prevent messy spills during delivery. Investing<br />

in proper food containers that maintain the integrity of the food<br />

will help keep your customers satisfied.<br />

Double Down on Food Safety<br />

Every kitchen should make food handling safety a top priority, especially<br />

during the time of COVID-19. Look at food safety training courses as<br />

an investment in your customers' health and the reputation of your<br />

business. Even for experienced staff members, refresher courses<br />

offer new information or reminders about hygiene, cross-contamination,<br />

proper food temperatures, allergen awareness, and more. Having a<br />

knowledgeable staff can help save lives and protect your business<br />

against negative PR.<br />

Utilize Tamper-Evident Labels<br />

or Tamper Evident Bags<br />

You can ensure food safety with tamper-evident labels and tamper<br />

evident bags. Ensuring a secure food delivery provides peace of<br />

mind to the customer and can help deflect negative online reviews.<br />

The extra attention to detail will help keep customers coming back<br />

again and again in the future.<br />

Click here for our ProtectIt Tamper evident labels on Sysco Shop<br />

PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS TOOLKIT<br />

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