What a Restaurant in Michigan Needs: Website, POS, Online Ordering
Most people decide where to eat on their phone, often minutes before they go. A restaurant that shows its menu, photos, hours and reviews on Google, and takes orders online, gets those customers. Here is what matters, in order.
The essentials
- Google Business Profile with menu and photosIt's what people see first on Maps: hours, menu, photos and the call button.
- Online ordering for pickupCustomers order without calling, and you stop missing orders at the busy hour.
- DoorDash, Uber Eats and GrubhubCorrect menus, prices and photos on each app, so delivery customers find you.
- Point of sale (Square or Clover)Card payments, tips, menu changes and daily sales reports in one place.
- Reviews, asked for and answeredNew diners read reviews before they choose. Ask happy guests and reply to every review.
- Short food videosA 15-second video of a dish being plated does more than any flyer.
As you grow
- Your own ordering websiteLower delivery-app fees on regular customers.
- AI phone answeringTakes orders and answers 'are you open?' when the line is busy.
- Payroll and sales taxTips, staff payroll and monthly Michigan sales tax filed on time.
- Printed menus and signsMenus, window signs and banners that match your brand.
What your customers type into Google
If you don't show up for searches like these, customers choose the business that does. A Google profile, reviews and a phone-friendly website are what put you there.
Common questions
What permits does a new restaurant in Michigan need?
Usually an LLC and EIN, a Michigan sales tax license, a food service license from your county health department, and city permits for signs and occupancy. We help you file these; government fees are paid by you.
Do I need both delivery apps and my own online ordering?
Most restaurants benefit from both. Delivery apps bring new customers; your own ordering keeps regulars without the app commission.
How fast can my restaurant be online?
A Google profile, menu and ordering can usually be set up within the first weeks after signing, once we have your menu, prices and photos.
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