[VIDEO] Mason Wiederhorn from FAT Brands

Rap Up video interview with Mason Wiederhorn of FAT Brands

The co-branded digital experience for Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery is a sweet treat in itself—combining two iconic brands into one seamless ordering platform that elevates customer convenience. This experience integrates mobile and online ordering for both brands based on Olo, allowing users to effortlessly customize, order, and enjoy their favorite cookie-cake combos […]

Rapturous Welcomes Adam Leon as Senior Product Designer to the Team

Adam Leon joins Rapturous, a 3Owl wing

Atlanta, GA – August 27, 2024 – Rapturous, a restaurant-focused digital transformation wing of 3 Owl, is elated to announce the appointment of Adam Leon as Senior Product Designer. Adam brings a wealth of experience in restaurant-specific technology, poised to elevate our offerings and enhance our clients’ digital experiences. Adam Leon, a visionary in the […]

Maximizing Restaurant ROI with the Pareto Principle

Pareto Principle in use for restaurant order website experiences

Leveraging the Pareto Principle is all about finding the 20% of elements that have 80% of effect on the digital experience. It’s the key to incremental innovation with restaurant ordering and loyalty experiences.

Realizing Post-Order Engagement Magic for Restaurant Brands

Restaurant marketing after the online order transaction

Ensuring a smooth online ordering process is essential, but what happens after the order is placed? This often-overlooked waiting period presents a joyous opportunity to engage your guests and build loyalty. By leveraging innovative strategies and advanced systems like Braze, restaurants can transform this time into a positive touchpoint, enhancing client satisfaction and optimizing the […]

Unlocking the Future of Restaurant Reservations

Unlocking better digital restaurant reservation experiences for restaurant brands

Exciting news just broke in the restaurant tech world: American Express has acquired the restaurant reservation platform Tock. This new addition joins their other acquisition, Resy, creating a tantalizing possibility for the future of restaurant reservations. Will these platforms merge? Will they strategically target different market segments? Only time will tell. However, this news sparks […]

3 Ways to Fix the Restaurant Loyalty Points Problem

Restaurant loyalty points programs are confusing here's how to fix them.

Loyalty programs hold immense potential to elevate guest experiences and boost brand engagement. However, many programs falter due to a fundamental issue—guests often struggle to understand the true value of their points. This gap in comprehension can stifle participation and reduce the effectiveness of these initiatives. But fear not, forward-thinking brand leaders! Let’s explore innovative […]

Why UX should be considered in restaurant menu naming and categorization

Menu naming and category naming should be a UX workstream

Crafting a joyous and memorable menu is about more than just mouth-watering dishes and clever names. It’s about creating a user-friendly experience that’s based in intuitive thinking that allows people to find what they want. This is all about leveraging User Experience (UX) for better menu design and engineering. Getting creative with product names is […]

The Hidden Pitfall of Custom Icons in Digital Experience Design

The Hidden Pitfall of Custom Icons in Digital Experience Design

Icons have long been heralded as a powerful tool to streamline actions and enhance user experiences in the realm of UX and UI design. Their ability to trigger quick recognition and memory recall makes them invaluable. However, there’s a counterintuitive twist: custom icon designs may actually be harming the digital experience. Let’s delve into the […]

Delivering Value in a Changing Market for Restaurant Brands

Restaurant convenience is found in omnichannel and digital experiences are the only way to get there

As a restaurant brand, delivering value to customers has never been more critical. A recent Technomic study covered by Nation’s Restaurant News highlights a shift back to 2020-era price sensitivities, driven by economic pressures such as high credit card balances and persistent inflation. Here’s what industry leaders need to know: Key Trends and Insights 1. […]

Enhancing Restaurant User Experiences by Learning from E-commerce Giants

Using Jakob's Law in UX for restaurant online ordering website digital experiences

E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Shopify have set a high standard for user experience (UX). These platforms have refined their checkout processes over the years, creating a smooth, intuitive interface that customers can navigate with ease. What if we could transfer these streamlined experiences to the restaurant industry? That’s the potential goldmine we explore in […]