# Parsley blog

> Restaurant marketing, ordering, and growth insights from the Parsley team

- [The True Cost of Third-Party Delivery Apps: What Restaurants Need to Know in 2026](https://www.joinmunch.com/blog/true-cost-third-party-delivery-apps) (Industry, March 10, 2026): Third-party delivery apps promise exposure, but the real cost goes beyond the 15 to 30% commission: lost customer data, brand dilution, and more.
- [5 Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Actually Work in 2026](https://www.joinmunch.com/blog/restaurant-marketing-strategies-2026) (Marketing, March 3, 2026): Forget generic advice. These five data-backed marketing strategies are helping real restaurants drive repeat visits and increase average order value
- [How to Build a Restaurant Website That Converts Visitors into Diners](https://www.joinmunch.com/blog/restaurant-website-that-converts) (Website, February 24, 2026): Your restaurant website is your hardest-working employee. Learn the essential elements that turn casual browsers into paying guests