{"id":67710,"date":"2018-10-07T23:55:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T15:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=67710"},"modified":"2018-10-07T23:55:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-07T15:55:50","slug":"food-republic-fr-app-takeaway-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/07\/food-republic-fr-app-takeaway-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Republic Introduces FR App with Takeaway Order Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Food Republic is celebrating its 13th Anniversary with the introduction of\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">FR Rewards App\u00a0\u2013 a mobile app with loyalty system. One of the features is the Order Ahead Takeaway. You can order a takeaway via the app, and thus cutting short the queuing time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"67711\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/07\/food-republic-fr-app-takeaway-order\/food-republic-reward-app\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?fit=800%2C553&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,553\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"food-republic-reward-app\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?fit=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?fit=800%2C553&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67711\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?resize=800%2C553&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?resize=768%2C531&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/food-republic-reward-app.jpg?resize=80%2C55&amp;ssl=1 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Currently, I can see only DBS\/POSB cards and Paylah! are accepted as the means of payment.\u00a0Read the Press Release for more details.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">FIRST FOOD ATRIA IN SINGAPORE TO INTRODUCE A LOYALTY SYSTEM\u00a0<\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">VIA ITS MOBILE APPLICATION<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><em><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Food Republic celebrates its 13<sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0anniversary with the launch of the FR Rewards App<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">SINGAPORE,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">5\u00a0October 2018\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2013 In conjunction with its 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary celebration, Food Republic has introduced the\u00a0<b><i>FR Rewards App<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 a mobile application incorporating a loyalty system \u2013 to thank customers for their years of support. Food Republic is the first food atria in Singapore to introduce a loyalty system where customers can translate their spending into a range of perks.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cIn the past 13 years, we have been actively listening to the voices of our customers. To keep up with the latest developments in the dining scene, we developed the\u00a0<i>FR Rewards App<\/i>\u00a0to enable cashless mobile payment in all Food Republic outlets,\u201d said Andy Kiu, General Manager, Food Republic Singapore. \u201cWith the introduction of the loyalty system, we are able to offer tangible benefits to keep the dining experience fun and personable, and at the same time bring greater value in terms of cash savings. We also saw it as an opportunity to thank our customers for patronising us through our 13 years of operations.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">FR Rewards App\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2013 what is in it for customers<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cScan to Pay\u201d function<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The \u201cScan to Pay\u201d function saves customers less delay in obtaining their food via a cashless mode. With just a convenient scan of the QR code, customers can pay for their food orders of without the hassle of dealing with cash and managing loose change.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cOrder-Ahead-Takeaway\u201d function<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The \u201cOrder-Ahead-Takeaway\u201d function allows time-strapped customers to beat queues during lunchtime by ordering their food ahead, and collecting them at their desired outlet, at their own time. With the mobile application, orders can be made anywhere at their convenience, and customised to cater to personal preferences.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\">Upon check-out, payment will be processed and a notification will be sent to the customer to confirm that the order has been accepted by the stall.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><u>Rewards<\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With each purchase made via the\u00a0<i>FR Rewards App<\/i>, customers will be able to earn loyalty points (1 point for every $1 spent) which in turn can be used to exchange for e-vouchers, or special deals listed on the app, giving them more bang for their buck. On top of that, customers get to receive double points for every transaction made during their birthday month.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">An additional perk is that p<\/span>oints earned this calendar year will be valid till the end of the next calendar year (i.e. points earned in June 2018 will expire on 31 Dec 2019), which allows for time to accumulate points before having to utilise it.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Promotions and deals<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The\u00a0<i>FR Rewards App<\/i>\u00a0pushes promotions in the form of a percentage or cash discount to customers. Promotions will automatically be stored in the \u201cRewards\u201d tab for easy retrieval and utilisation until it reaches the end of its validity.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Deals, on the other hand is\u00a0<\/span>a redemption that can be made using a specific number of points. (e.g. customers can use X number of points to redeem for $1 off at a selected stall). It is a means for members to use their points, on top of the option to exchange for Food Republic e-vouchers. Similar to promotions, &#8220;deals&#8221; are listed under the &#8220;Rewards&#8221; tab. Once redeemed, deals are only valid for 30 days.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">To use the FR Rewards App, customers will have to provide their DBS or POSB bank card details, or DBS PayLah! Account details in order to make cashless mobile payments.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Month-long celebrations<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">During the month of October, customers who make a minimum spending of $8 at any of the 14 Food Republic outlets island-wide will be able to participate in a lucky draw, where prizes including Food Republic vouchers and nostalgic premiums can be won.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary celebrations will culminate on 11 October at Wisma Atria \u2013 Food Republic\u2019s very first outlet. From 3pm onwards, 1,000 lucky customers will also get a chance each* at the sure-win\u00a0<i>Tikam<\/i>\u00a0booth set up at the outlet. Prizes consist of food items, beverages and Food Republic vouchers.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Come be part of Food Republic\u2019s 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary celebrations this October!<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">*Participants must be aged 18 and above and registration is required at the Tikam booth for a chance to play<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/i><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">++++<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">About Food Republic Private Limited<\/span><\/b><b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Since opening its first outlet in Singapore in 2005, Food Republic has revolutionised old perceptions of Singapore\u2019s food court dining experience. While delivering familiar tastes by preserving heritage street foods, Food Republic brings new culinary experiences by spicing up their tenant mix with regional cuisines, and more innovative dining experiences. With over 60 outlets in Singapore and worldwide, Food Republic\u2019s unique integrated open dining food atrium unites the best of hawker fare and restaurant dining all under one holistic dining space. Food Republic\u2019s range of dining offerings reflects the collective tastes of the people \u2013 one that is in search of good multicultural food and a warm, personable dining experience.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">About BreadTalk Group Limited<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2163150885445110038MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Founded as a bakery brand in Singapore in 2000 and listed on the SGX in 2003, BreadTalk has rapidly expanded to become an award-winning F&amp;B Group that has established its mark on the world stage with its bakery, restaurant and food atrium footprints. With close to 1,000 retail stores spread across 17 territories, its brand portfolio comprises BreadTalk, Toast Box, Food Republic, Din Tai Fung, Bread Society, Thye Moh Chan, The Icing Room, Carl&#8217;s Jr. in China and S\u014d Ramen.\u00a0 The Group has a network of owned bakery outlets in Singapore, PRC, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand as well as franchised bakery outlets across Asia and the Middle East.\u00a0 It also owns and operates the world-renowned Din Tai Fung restaurants in Singapore and Thailand, as well as the award-winning Food Republic food atria in Singapore, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. 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