The pizzeria thrives on Friday customers. WhatsApp is the way for them to order directly, without an app in between.
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Why direct ordering matters
On apps, each order pays a commission. Through WhatsApp, the pizzeria keeps the margin and the customer's contact to call back. Whoever manages to move the customer from the app to direct ordering sells more with the same number of batches.
The secret is to respond quickly during peak times and give the customer a reason to order directly.
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Catalog with photos, flavors, and prices, so the customer can choose without asking everything.
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Order in few messages
Ready messages to confirm flavor, address, change, and payment method.
Delivery time
State the real deadline and notify if delayed.
Loyalty
The tenth pizza free or a gift for those who order directly.
Slow days
Promotions on Mondays and Tuesdays for those on the list.
Friday peak
More than one attendant on the same number, with quick responses.
Pizza box
The WhatsApp number printed on the box brings the next order.
Ready message
"Hi, Diego! Tuesday is big pizza day for the price of a medium when ordering via WhatsApp. Want the usual calabresa?"
Reviews
Ask for a Google review from those who praise the pizza.
Common mistakes
Taking too long during peak, not notifying delays, and sending promotions every day to the entire list.
The numbers that matter
WhatsApp orders per week, share of direct orders over total, and customers who repeat within the month. If direct ordering grows, margin grows too.
Frequently asked questions
How can the pizzeria get customers to order via WhatsApp instead of the app?
By offering advantages in direct ordering, such as gifts or loyalty programs, fast service, and the number displayed on the pizza box.
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