Legislative Updates, Summit Encore & an AI Poem
Digital Restaurant Association
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Upcoming Events
DRA Restaurant Marketing Summit Encore! - April 11th, Virtual | We were thrilled to present the January edition of the 2024 DRA Restaurant Marketing Summit powered by Branded with 20+ industry leaders providing insights and giving over 1,000 attendees the opportunity to engage with peers in the restaurant community. Join us April 11th for the DRA Restaurant Marketing Summit Encore day! For 1 day only, you will have access to strategies and tactics that increase customer acquisition, loyalty, engagement and revenue. Curious about the key take-aways & past sessions? Don’t worry, we’ve got them recapped for you here.
Restaurant Leadership Conference - April 14th - 17th, Phoenix, AZ | DRA Executive Director, Joe Reinstein, will be hosting a panel featuring Gregg Majewski (CEO and Founder, Craveworthy Brands), Carissa De Santis (Chief Technology Officer, Brix Holdings), and Deric Rosenbaum (President, Groucho’s Deli). They will discuss the latest industry insights and tools in next generation digital marketing and operations to increase profitability and boost revenue. Learn how to transform your restaurant’s marketing and delivery by taking back control of your own customer data, lowering fees, and creating a more seamless and superior customer experience.
Food On Demand Conference - May 8th - 10th, Las Vegas, NV | Joe is excited to host another exciting panel discussion this time featuring Chris Heffernan (Founder & CEO, dlivrd), Mahmoud Ghulman (Co-Founder & CEO, NASH), and Tara Skrzyniarz (Sr. Director of Catering & Ops Support, Cosi). Join them as they give alternatives and answers to increase your first-party conversions. We can’t wait to see you there!
As the Spring season approaches, the DRA is ramping up our advocacy and education efforts across the country. Here are just a few updates of the developments happening across the country:
Warmest Regards,
Joe Reinstein
Executive Director
An AI Generated Delivery Poem
As AI continues to be a force of the future, restaurants and the industry as a whole are exploring the possibilities to optimize their business. It seems ChatGPT and the DRA are on the same page.?
In the realm of food, there arose a cry,
From restaurants small, they reached for the sky.
For big tech delivery apps held them tight,
Squeezing their profits with all of their might.
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But lo and behold, there came a savior,
The Digital Restaurant Association, in favor!
With bytes and bits, they fought the war,
Against unfair practices, they slammed the door.
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No more hefty fees, no more unjust rates,
The DRA swooped in, sealing their fates.
Restaurants rejoiced, their pockets now swell,
Thanks to the DRA, breaking the spell.
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领英推荐
So raise a glass and toast with glee,
To the DRA, setting the industry free.
With humor and might, they took a stand,
Saving restaurants across the land!
Legislative Update
Check out the latest legislative efforts from across the country that address delivery fee caps, limiting service fees and regulating big third party delivery.
California: On March 19, 2024, California State Senator Durazo amended Senate Bill 1490- a bill that brings transparency and equity to online food delivery- to include the proposed protections DRA has been advocating for across the country such as full disclosure and itemization of all fees charged to restaurants as well as requiring an open line of communication between restaurants and consumer. Read more
Florida: On March 6th, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 676, introduced by Senator Bradley, with unanimous support. This important piece of legislation sets clear boundaries for food delivery platforms, representing a great initial stride towards safeguarding restaurants from the unfair practices of major delivery platforms. Read more?
Washington DC: On March 5th, the DC City Council enacted the Restaurant Revitalization and Dram Shop Clarification Amendment Act, Bill 25-0056, making permanent the provisions of the Fair Meals Delivery Act of 2022. This legislation marks a significant advancement in fostering transparency from third-party delivery platforms by enforcing the disclosure of fees and commissions to restaurants and safeguarding these establishments from penalties by platforms for not subscribing to additional services. Read more
Jersey City, New Jersey: In late February, the Jersey City Council unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance 24-008, aimed at amending Chapters 175 (Food Handling Establishments) and 242 (Peace and Good Order) within the Jersey City Code of Ordinances. This ordinance is set to implement comprehensive regulations for third-party delivery services and their associated food delivery drivers. Read more
Resource Roundup
Summit Recap - Check out the latest resources in our member center. Curious about what is new? We’ve got the latest insights from our DRA Restaurant Marketing Summit from Google, Ovation, Marqii, Lineup.ai and more recapped here.
The Digital Restaurant podcast - Listen in to hear the latest from DRA advisory board members Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland on their podcast “The Digital Restaurant.” This recent episode is actually a panel they spoke in at Cornell University discussing the future of restaurants.
Coach's Corner - As part of our DRA Coach's Corner, we are excited to feature Court Allam. Court is a seasoned restaurant marketing coach at Go Explore Local with 20+ years of experience. Court knows the digital marketing strategies that will help drive traffic and boost sales. Interested in learning more? Set up a free introductory strategy session with Court available for DRA members only.
In the News
By the Numbers
73% of Gen Z…
... would prefer to order delivery from a restaurant that offers third-party delivery, while the Baby Boomer generation was exactly the opposite with 73% preferring to order directly from the restaurant. (via Restaurant Hospitality)
20% reduction in food waste…
… was experienced by London-based restaurant chain, Dishoom, when they implemented an AI tool for inventory management a (via Forbes)
Quote
“There are those who are large and don’t pay a lot, and there are those who are small who do pay a lot… As a result, the large restaurant pays a low price for delivery. In other words: the smaller restaurant subsidizes the larger one.”?
-Peter Backman, thedelivery.world
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