Why Catering is the High-Revenue Channel You’re Likely Under-Managing

The latest NRN "On-Target Strategies" report highlights a major trend: over half of all surveyed operators are planning to increase their capital expenditures on catering. Why? Because catering produces some of the highest off-premises revenue and average check sizes in the industry. Yet, many restaurants are still managing these massive orders with sticky notes, manual invoices, and phone calls.

Catering isn't just "a big takeout order." It’s a logistical challenge that requires lead-time management, deposit handling, and specific kitchen pacing. If your catering process is manual, you’re likely leaving money on the table—or worse, risking a late delivery that ruins a corporate client’s event.

In today’s market, catering should be a "click and forget" experience for the customer, and a "seamlessly integrated" task for your kitchen staff.

The Katalyst Solution: Katalyst OS was built to handle the complexities of professional catering:

• Native Catering Storefront: Let clients book large orders 24/7 without needing to call the store.
• Automated Invoicing & Payments: Secure deposits and final payments automatically, improving your cash flow.
• Kitchen-Synced Pacing: Large orders are automatically scheduled into the kitchen workflow based on your specific lead times.

Is your tech stack holding back your catering growth? Scale your most profitable channel with Katalyst Native Catering. [Book a Demo today.]

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