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Build Your Bakery's Own 'Too Good To Go' App with Per Diem

Build Your Bakery's Own 'Too Good To Go' App with Per Diem

TLDR

Every day, restaurants and bakeries face a common dilemma: what to do with surplus food like pastries, bread, and other perishables that didn’t sell. Throwing it away isn’t just wasteful; it’s a missed opportunity to connect with value-seeking customers. Apps like Too Good To Go have shown how to solve this problem effectively, but what if your restaurant could create its version without relying on any third-party platform? With Per Diem mobile ordering solution powered by Square, you can sell surplus food at discounted prices while building your brand and reducing waste.

Image source: Square, "Create and Manage Discounts," Square Help Center

Introducing the 'Too Good To Go' Model for Restaurants

The 'Too Good To Go' model has revolutionized how restaurants handle surplus food. By building your own 'Too Good To Go' app with Per Diem, you can create a custom surplus food marketplace that benefits both your business and your community. This innovative approach allows you to offer steep discounts on pastries, bread, and other perishables, reducing waste while attracting cost-conscious customers.

How It Works

Per Diem enables you to set up Square category discounts effortlessly. You can schedule when these discounts apply, ensuring optimal timing for selling surplus items. The app also sends push notifications, allowing you to market your discounted offerings effectively to your customer base.

Benefits of a Restaurant Surplus Food App

By implementing this model, you're not just minimizing waste—you're also creating a new revenue stream from items that might otherwise go unsold. This approach can enhance your reputation as an environmentally conscious business while potentially attracting new customers who are drawn to the opportunity for high-quality food at reduced prices.

How Per Diem Helps You Build Your Surplus Food Marketplace

Per Diem offers a powerful solution to create your own 'Too Good To Go' app, transforming how you manage and sell surplus food. This custom surplus food marketplace enables you to efficiently reduce waste while attracting budget-conscious customers.

Seamless Integration with Square

Per Diem integrates effortlessly with your existing Square system, allowing you to set up category discounts for surplus items. This feature lets you offer steep markdowns on pastries, bread, and other perishables, mirroring the 'Too Good To Go' model within your own branded mobile ordering app for restaurant surplus.

Customizable Schedules and Push Notifications

One of the app's strengths is its ability to schedule offers seamlessly. Restaurants can set specific times for discounted items to appear in the app, such as during off-peak hours or just before closing. This ensures that customers know when to expect deals, creating a sense of urgency and repeat business.

You can then use push notifications to alert customers about available deals. This targeted marketing approach helps you move excess inventory quickly and efficiently.

Maximizing Your Restaurant's Surplus Food Sales with Per Diem

Scheduling and Marketing Made Easy

The Per Diem app for restaurants offers powerful tools to optimize your surplus food sales. Set up customized schedules to align with your busiest periods and slowest times. Use push notifications to alert customers about flash sales or limited-time offers on soon-to-expire items. This proactive approach helps you build a loyal customer base while minimizing food waste and maximizing profits.

Creating Your Unique Marketplace

With Per Diem, you're not just participating in a generic platform – you're building your own branded 'Too Good To Go' app experience. This surplus food app allows you to showcase your unique offerings, tell your sustainability story, and connect directly with environmentally-conscious consumers in your area. By customizing your app, you can stand out in the growing surplus food marketplace and turn potential waste into a profitable revenue stream.

Final Thoughts

Building your own 'Too Good To Go' app with Per Diem offers a powerful solution for reducing food waste and increasing revenue. By leveraging Square's category discounts, setting strategic schedules, and utilizing the app's marketing tools, you can create a tailored surplus food marketplace for your restaurant. This approach not only helps you manage inventory more effectively but also attracts cost-conscious customers and enhances your brand's sustainability efforts. With Per Diem's white-label capabilities, you have the flexibility to customize the app to your specific needs.

Take the next step in reducing waste and boosting revenue—start building your app with Per Diem today.

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