7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Scheduling software like 7shifts can also pull data from your POS system to track labor against sales and get a more accurate picture of your labor cost— saving your restaurant money and time.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While many operators struggled to keep expenses – particularly food and labor costs – under control, they also observed an increase in guest traffic and in profit margins, in part due to strong takeout and delivery sales. outlining the top challenges facing the industry, alongside the emerging trends shaping it.

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2025 2024 Loyalty Program Back of House 88

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s just as important to concern yourself with the quality of people you invite into your workplace as the quality you place on customer experience and loyalty. . Restaurant sales, Restaurant traffic, PPA (per person average), Sales per labor hour, Daypart, Beverage versus food sales, and On and off-premise sales.

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2023 Point of Sale 2022 Consumer Goods 97

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. You can view data on labor costs versus sales over time to make intelligent decisions on how many staff you’ll need clocked in at different times.

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2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Over the past year, brands modified expansion strategies, leaned into new technologies and chose to invest more into their employees to keep up with trends, improve operations, win over customers and embrace company culture. These elements were not offset by topline sales gains so many felt the pressure on the bottom line in actual earnings.

2022 198

2022 Food Supply Point of Sale Dietary Restrictions 198

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2024

"We anticipate a broad adoption of pumpkin items across different dining experiences, culinary styles, and dayparts," said Bryla. "We’ve From May 15 to July 15, SpotOn saw 1,070 “pumpkin” items added to menus across the country, with a spike of 176 items added just between July 7 and 13 alone.

Seasonal Menu 190

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 2024 Email Marketing 190

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A traditional point of sale (POS) used to be a restaurant billing software that processed orders and produced receipts. POS solutions are essential for enhancing convenience for dine-in and online customers and delivering a customer-centric experience as the restaurant industry continues to grow. Read along!

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POS 2023 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 59

Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

But when it comes to restaurants, the word hospitality has always meant the art and science of crafting a warm, welcoming, and positive experience for guests. For guests, it’s the whole experience that matters more than any single aspect of hospitality. The definition of the word hospitality can change depending on context.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality 2023 Front of House Social Media 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. After analyzing the latest industry trends, viral content, and successful campaigns, we have developed an all-in-one marketing guide to help you craft your strategy to attract new customers and keep your previous diners coming back.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Even the most creative restaurant promotion ideas won’t increase sales if they’re poorly planned and executed. Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Who is the target customer base? Who is the target customer base? What is the goal?

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. The Future of Payments Payment option variety is changing the dining experience in unthinkable ways. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

Loyalty Program 167

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 167

Sling

JULY 31, 2023

Will it make customers more likely to come back? Let’s start with some software options for handling the essentials of day-to-day operations — things like staffing your bar, taking payments, and keeping customers happy. Bar software applications can be a game-changer. Will it save me and my employees time?

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2023 Bar Management Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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Qu

MARCH 16, 2023

And what they are saying is this: 2023 will be the year of driving smarter efficiencies and reducing technology proliferation through the use of more unified systems. The survey illuminated eight major trends that we expect to shape restaurant technology and the digital experience over the next 24 months. Let’s take a look.

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2023 Fast Casual Point of Sale Technology 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The

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SpotOn

JUNE 17, 2024

SpotOn found that 61% of operators say online ordering platforms provide them a way to drive greater customer loyalty and repeat visits.    In the survey of more than 300 restaurant owners and operators, 63% of respondents said their profitability increased in 2023.

Technology 111

Technology Operations Point of Sale Loyalty Program 111

EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

In 2023 alone, Walmart sold more than $264 billion in groceries, more than double the sales of its two closest competitors combined. By 2023, after Fly By Jing had grown, solidifying its supply chain and hiring more employees, Gao had decided she was ready for Walmart. It was just way too much for one person to deal with.”

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Retail Point of Sale Food Supply 2023 122

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

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2024 Innovation Email Marketing Point of Sale 98

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. The benefits of AI for restaurants are undeniable from automation, to real-time control and information analysis, to improved customer service. They streamline communication and free up staff while reducing wait time for customers.

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Marketing Social Media Point of Sale Customer Service 167

Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency. The industry has reached a turning point. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. Customers are tired of restaurants getting their orders wrong.

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Get Beyond

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s a massive day for making sales. Small Business Saturday can be a huge opportunity to meet new customers and grow your business’s profile. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 25, 2023. Eye up your inventory You can’t beat all your sales goals if you don’t have the inventory ready.

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Small Business 2023 Social Media Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J.

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2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Customer Service 118

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was almost $4.5 With modern threats proving to be more persistent, severe, and impactful, franchisors and franchisees must work together to protect the brand’s reputation and maintain customer trust. Attacks are growing more sophisticated and more expensive.

Email Marketing 205

Email Marketing Small Business Point of Sale Franchise 205

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention. Table of Contents. Tip Pooling Laws.

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Tip Distribution Restaurant Law 2023 Cash Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers.

Mobile Ordering 167

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. Customer expectations are level set by their most advanced in-store and digital experiences.

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Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

One-third of tipped restaurant workers report no change in their tips over the last year A majority of tipped workers still expect the standard 15% - 20% tip  Technology is providing a solution for improved guest experience and enabling tipped workers to take home more pay SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

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Point of Sale Customer Service 2024 Customer Experience 111

Apicbase

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But despite the aftermath, the sector has gradually recovered by 2022 – to a point where a new sense of normality has set in. What will customers expect from food and hospitality brands? In 2023, restaurants will tap new revenue streams, optimise efficiency and create more brand value. #1 Value for money is key.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. Data-driven operators get 26 times more customers; are 6 times more likely to keep those customers; and are 19 times more likely to be profitable. This trend is expected to continue in 2023. Let’s dig in.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2023

As we venture deeper into 2023, the restaurant industry continues to grapple with impacts of inflation, shifting customer dynamics, and an uncertain economic outlook. And although prices are expected to continue to grow more slowly in 2023 than in 2022, price growth is still projected to be above historical-average rates.

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Food Loyalty Program 2023 2022 98

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

In a lot of restaurants, training is a hodgepodge of ad hoc instruction, assumptions, observations, and past experience. Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. And they stay in the job longer.

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

Third-party delivery may be the most popular, but it’s certainly not the only option restaurants have to bring their food to hungry customers. You pay these companies a fee, typically a percentage of the sale, to ferry packaged orders to hungry customers. The number of people using meal delivery apps is expected to reach 2.64

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