Use weather data to anticipate your order volumes

The weather directly influences the volume of delivery orders. Integrating weather forecasts into your planning is a competitive advantage.

Key correlation: rain = +20-40% of orders, cold = +15-25% (hot dishes), heatwave = -10% (overall) but +30% (cold dishes). These percentages are averages and vary by region.

Check the 3-day forecast every evening. Adjust your setup, team, and inventory as a result. 5 minutes of planning prevents 2 hours of stress.

On rainy days, increase your preparation time by 5 minutes. Delivery drivers are less numerous and transportation times are longer. It’s better to announce 35 minutes and deliver in 30.

On cold days, highlight your comforting dishes in the “Popular” or “Recommended” categories. Soups and gratins sell twice as well on those days.

Maintain a weather/order history for 3 months. You will see patterns emerge and be able to anticipate your needs with precision based on forecasts.