Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Many dining establishments found ways to use AI to track and flag stock quantities, automate schedule-making for staff, implement customer service chatbots and process online orders. Co-founder, Carbonate Looking back at 2023, I witnessed a significant shift in how restaurants approach loyalty programs.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 492

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey. 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey. Quebec ordered delivery the most, with 84 percent saying they had ordered within the last six months. Delivering Excellence. ” Supporting Local.

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2021 Retail Loyalty Program Online Ordering 447

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Most Important safety initiatives. Expanding e-commerce investments.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

According to Adams, the team hit the ground running and worked with its partners to helps tailor programs to help restaurants pivot their business models. "Everything Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen.

Technology 383

Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 383

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Make sure any passwords on mobile devices are encrypted and strong. Bluetooth skimmers, RAM scrapers and malware programs are three common methods that thieves use to take advantage of businesses on a regular basis, but crooks are coming up with new methods constantly. Use secure passwords and properly secure your WiFi network.

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Insurance Loyalty Program Small Business Mobile Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

With data showing that 65 percent of gift card recipients spend approximately 38 percent more than the face value of their cards, restaurant brands should be taking action to optimize their gift card programs for the holiday season. They are also especially appealing to younger demographics who prefer to use mobile payment methods.

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Point of Sale Email Marketing Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 341

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

88 percent of consumers are cooking more meals at home since stay-at-home orders went into effect in March. 88 percent of consumers are cooking more meals at home since stay-at-home orders went into effect in March. Mobile advance ordering will become normative, as well as alerting local customers to restaurant openings and any deals.

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Marketing Franchise Franchising Social Media 442

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In the hospitality industry today, it’s imperative to have up to date technology solutions with features that allow for contact-free planning, ordering, payments and delivery/pick-up. The more seamless this experience is for customers, the more likely they are to order through a venue today and in the future.

2021 473

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 473

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Consumers are still very willing to get mobile and visit your stores for pick-up. 15 percent are ordering take out/delivery with alcoholic drinks.

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2020 Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 491

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. This approach is often expensive because these platforms charge a commission to fulfill the delivery for each order. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. Mobile ordering trends. 1 reason Americans use mobile ordering?

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2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 402

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. Each daypart — morning meal, lunch, dinner, and P.M.

2021 474

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase. In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 385

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It also could provide a future outlook for the industry, especially if more states implement stay-at-home orders in response to rising COVID-19 cases. The index details the average household expenditure for food away from home in 2019 compared for the early part of the pandemic for every county in the U.S. percent demand decline.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Consumer Goods Fast Casual 364

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In 2024, brands will continue to overcome the challenge of accessing and aggregating this valuable owned data to cultivate this level of hospitality and long-term brand loyalty. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 332

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now that the new year is here, it’s the perfect time for restaurant operators to review their 2019 performance and identify areas that can be improved in 2020. Other areas that are easy to automate with the right software solutions include: Online ordering with POS integration. Reporting subscriptions.

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2020 Website Management Online Ordering Point of Sale 364

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The Ellises also won three other awards including the Top Quarters for Kids fundraiser, Clean Juice’s charitable program helping underprivileged children get access and education about organic eating. Plans that were originally revealed in 2019 focused primarily on footprints in large metropolitan cities.

Franchise 474

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1 To make this role easier, US Foods is introducing new enhancements to its Tipping Point program, specifically designed to help operators introduce new menu items and train staff on how to more effectively drive sales for Scoop products on the menu.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We have also learned that our guests are willing to try new things and have really embraced our touchless ordering system as well as our new takeout offerings. We realized how important transparency and communication were this year, both with our staff and our customers, in order to make everyone feel comfortable and feel safe.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 493

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Other enhancements, including overhauls of the brand’s technology systems and mobile app, are on the horizon. “As customers line up to order, they will pass glassed-in display grills cooking signature items like our hot dogs, cheesesteaks, and burgers. ce Launches Franchising Campaign. ce is poised for explosive growth.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual 2019 383

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

analyzed daily traffic from February 26 through March 7 and compared it to the equivalent period in 2019. 17 percent said they were just avoiding dining-in (opting to pick-up or have food delivered), with 10 percent appearing to lean toward Ordering for Pickup only. Imports during 2019 totaled 21.6 11-16, 2019.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 305

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Those that are continuing to prosper had their technological house in order prior to the pandemic. such as using mobile messaging to keep customers informed while their food is being prepared and provide a mechanism for informing restaurants when they have arrived to pick up their order. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic.

2021 497

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 497

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. percent over 2019.

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Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 508

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

As restaurants continue to tackle challenges sparked by the Coronavirus pandemic, operators must not only ensure their venue(s) are following health and safety guidelines to keep guests comfortable, but also deliver exceptional experiences that result in long-term guest loyalty. Leveraging Data to Build Loyalty.

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2020 Food Safety Hotels Dine-in 472

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Since launching the franchise initiative in October 2019, we have been energized by the interest and excitement from experienced multi-unit operators who want to get involved with the brand,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. Three units throughout Temecula, Murrieta and Menifee California. 10 units in Chicago.

Franchise 474

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In Arkansas, ordering buffalo ribs will land you a plate of fried fish—seasoned, battered ribs cut from local big-boned buffalo fish. This comes on the heels of the company closing out 2019 by growing diners seated by more than 150 percent YoY and seating 3.3 Little Rock, AR; Owners: Elihue Washington Jr. and Maria Washington).

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 348

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Through this program, Dunkin’ franchisees have the opportunity to offer their restaurant employees an affordable, flexible and supportive pathway to an associate or bachelor’s degree from SNHU. Taffer’s Tavern has its eyes set on bringing its bar fare andbeverage program to D.C. ” Showing Support. .”

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Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 420

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. However, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve Bank, 37 percent of all Americans could not cover an unexpected $400 expense without going into debt. .

Franchise 508

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12. Miami-based Drive Kindness, a new home meal delivery solution, partnered with Olo to enable fully integrated home meal delivery ordering through Olo’s Dispatch platform. Step Up to The Table. ” Drive Kindness.

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Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 474