The Orda Blog
All things about digital ordering and restaurant marketing.
5 Mobile Ordering Trends Every Square Merchant Needs to Know in 2026
From AI-driven personalization to commission-free delivery becoming the default, the mobile ordering landscape is evolving fast. Here's what Square merchants need to act on right now.
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The Complete Guide to Mobile Loyalty Programs for Square Restaurants in 2025
Loyalty programs increase repeat visit frequency by 35% and average spend by 18%. Here's how Square restaurants are building loyalty programs inside their own branded mobile apps—and why it beats any third-party solution.
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How Square Merchants Are Using Push Notifications to Drive 3x More Repeat Orders
Push notifications are the most underutilized marketing channel for Square merchants. When done right, they outperform email, SMS, and social media combined—and they're included free in your Orda mobile app.
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Stop Paying 30% Commissions: The Case for First-Party Mobile Ordering with Square
DoorDash and Uber Eats are quietly draining your margins. Here's how Square merchants are switching to first-party mobile apps—and keeping 100% of their revenue—without losing a single loyal customer.
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How AI-Powered Ordering Is Transforming Mobile Apps for Square Merchants
AI isn't just for enterprise chains anymore. Square merchants are now using smart mobile ordering to boost ticket sizes, predict customer preferences, and automate marketing—all inside their own branded apps.
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Orda's Unified Integration: Bridging Square and Shopify
In today's fast-paced digital marketplace, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations and expand their reach. Recognizing this need, Orda has unveiled a groundbreaking feature that seamlessly integrates Square and Shopify into a unified platform, empowering businesses to enhance their revenue streams through nationwide shipping.
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Why Every Coffee Shop Needs a Mobile Ordering App in 2025
Embrace digital convenience to drive efficiency, increase ticket averages, and delight your customers.
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GrubHub Layoffs: What It Means for Restaurants and Why 1st-party Online Ordering Is Critical
The food delivery landscape just took another major hit. GrubHub, one of the biggest names in third-party food delivery, announced layoffs of 500 employees—20% of its workforce—just weeks after being acquired by Wonder.
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