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What if a new law could make your favorite takeout significantly more expensive? Join us on this week's The Digital Restaurant as we unravel the profound impacts of Seattle's new delivery driver wage laws on local eateries. You'll uncover how a $26.40 minimum wage and additional mileage fees have led platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats to impose a $5 surcharge, slashing delivery demand by half. We explore how restaurants like Bok Bok Fried Chicken and Biscuits are tackling these challenges head-on by creating their own delivery services to manage costs and enhance customer experiences. Plus, we dive into the broader implications of similar laws across the U.S., revealing the uncomfortable truth about consumer benefits from low driver wages.
Peek behind the curtain of restaurant management as we weigh the benefits of employing W-2 hourly drivers versus 1099 gig workers. Learn why maintaining visibility on third-party marketplaces remains crucial, even when handling deliveries in-house. We also introduce you to the exciting world of dashboard dining through Maviio's On my Way platform, which promises to revolutionize pickup orders. Finally, see how Kura Sushi leverages cutting-edge automation to stay competitive amidst soaring labor costs and shifting consumer behaviors. Discover how effective marketing can make all the difference in communicating their value proposition without resorting to heavy discounts. Don't miss this insightful episode that navigates the future of restaurant delivery and the technologies shaping it.

Support the Show.

🔔 Subscribe to The Digital Restaurant Podcast and follow us on YouTube for more episodes that combine the love of food with the latest in technology. Your next restaurant tech adventure starts here!
📖 Get your copy of the Delivering the Digital Restaurant books at www.theDigital.Restaurant
🎤 Have Carl or Meredith come and speak at your company conference! Learn more at www.theDigital.Restaurant
🎙️📰Please subscribe to our newsletter and connect with Carl & Meredith's Delivering the Digital Restaurant page on LinkedIn for their twice-a-month newsletter.

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1. Delivery Driver Laws and in-House Delivery (00:00:00)

2. Delivery Driver Minimum Wage Impacts (00:04:58)

3. Technology and Labor Efficiency in Dining (00:15:14)

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What if a new law could make your favorite takeout significantly more expensive? Join us on this week's The Digital Restaurant as we unravel the profound impacts of Seattle's new delivery driver wage laws on local eateries. You'll uncover how a $26.40 minimum wage and additional mileage fees have led platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats to impose a $5 surcharge, slashing delivery demand by half. We explore how restaurants like Bok Bok Fried Chicken and Biscuits are tackling these challenges head-on by creating their own delivery services to manage costs and enhance customer experiences. Plus, we dive into the broader implications of similar laws across the U.S., revealing the uncomfortable truth about consumer benefits from low driver wages.
Peek behind the curtain of restaurant management as we weigh the benefits of employing W-2 hourly drivers versus 1099 gig workers. Learn why maintaining visibility on third-party marketplaces remains crucial, even when handling deliveries in-house. We also introduce you to the exciting world of dashboard dining through Maviio's On my Way platform, which promises to revolutionize pickup orders. Finally, see how Kura Sushi leverages cutting-edge automation to stay competitive amidst soaring labor costs and shifting consumer behaviors. Discover how effective marketing can make all the difference in communicating their value proposition without resorting to heavy discounts. Don't miss this insightful episode that navigates the future of restaurant delivery and the technologies shaping it.

Support the Show.

🔔 Subscribe to The Digital Restaurant Podcast and follow us on YouTube for more episodes that combine the love of food with the latest in technology. Your next restaurant tech adventure starts here!
📖 Get your copy of the Delivering the Digital Restaurant books at www.theDigital.Restaurant
🎤 Have Carl or Meredith come and speak at your company conference! Learn more at www.theDigital.Restaurant
🎙️📰Please subscribe to our newsletter and connect with Carl & Meredith's Delivering the Digital Restaurant page on LinkedIn for their twice-a-month newsletter.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Delivery Driver Laws and in-House Delivery (00:00:00)

2. Delivery Driver Minimum Wage Impacts (00:04:58)

3. Technology and Labor Efficiency in Dining (00:15:14)

85 episodes

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