Off The Menu: Restaurant chains using digital platforms for orders, payments
Updated Feb 13, 2021;
Driven by pandemic-fueled sales growth in takeout and delivery, the development of so-called “digital platforms” seems to have become a restaurant industry imperative. Most major chains already have such digital platforms, and those that don’t are scrambling to roll them out.
Loosely defined, a “digital platform” is the ability to accept customer orders and payment remotely via the internet. Digital platforms usually involve a smartphone app linked to a debit or credit card; most such platforms also incorporate a loyalty program that encourages frequent use.
In the last few weeks, several major industry players have stepped up their digital platform development.
Hibernians prep for ‘Irish Night in Holyoke-A Go Go’
Updated Feb 10, 2021;
Not even a pandemic can keep the Ancient Order of Hibernians James A. Curran Division One and The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division Two of Hampden/Hampshire Counties from celebrating this year’s Irish Night, but unlike past years that featured a sit-down meal with entertainment, this year’s iteration is “a go-go” meal.
The “2021 Irish Night in Holyoke-A Go Go” will be a curbside pickup of a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner prepared by the staff at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
The meal will be available for pick up March 6 at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.