7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Mobile experiences will become tailored to a wider audience through increased adoption.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. This often means marketing and advertising efforts are done on-the-fly or simply 86’d.

Marketing 203

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty. Also, consider providing curbside, takeout, or delivery services in addition to flexible and quick ordering and delivery alternatives, including online, phone, or in-app ordering.

Loyalty Program 181

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 181

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Apple has announced plans to restrict its IDFA (identifier for advertisers) in 2021. This will require developers and publishers to obtain permission from users prior to using the mobile ad ID for ad tracking. A majority of restaurants have shut down in-person dining and are relying more heavily on online orders and delivery.

Marketing 203

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 203

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.

Technology 203

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Self-service kiosks can maximize the number of on-premise orders while mobile apps or websites allow customers to place orders directly without staff intervention. The short-term costs of a comprehensive training program may be high but the investment will pay handsome dividends in the long run.

Loyalty Program 179

Loyalty Program Hiring Point of Sale Recruiting 179

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.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 215

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

These strategies can combine traditional restaurant advertising techniques like pamphlets, billboards, and radio promotions with modern ideas like running paid ads, advertising on social media, and collaborating with influencers. For instance, you can make them your freebie whenever a customer orders a single-receipt purchase of $15.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

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.

Marketing 177

Marketing Franchise Franchising Social Media 177

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. Recreating the on-premise at home.

2020 189

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Lavu

APRIL 15, 2020

Show Loyalty to Your Loyalty Members. Most clients consistently shop at a specific store, eat at one particular eatery, or apply for a charge card to acquire points and be rewarded for their loyalty. Restaurant loyalty programs help businesses to meet their objectives by offering motivating forces to the correct clients.

Dine-in 113

Dine-in Loyalty Program Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 113

The Restaurant Times

JULY 31, 2020

Optimize Your Online Ordering System. In a cloud kitchen business, most of the orders received are via the website/mobile app. Therefore, it’s essential to formulate strategies to increase your average order value on these channels. Incentive Programs. to generate repeat business and make better sales. .

Loyalty Program 95

Loyalty Program Marketing Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 95

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

Did you know that implementing a restaurant loyalty program is one of the best ways to incentivize repeat business? In an industry that’s so closely tied to fluctuations in the economy and consumer behavior, restaurants depend on customer loyalty for survival. Benefits of a Restaurant Loyalty Program.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

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 189

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

The Rail

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

While word-of-mouth and organic traffic are valuable, there's no denying the potency of paid advertising in driving sales. Let's explore how to harness the power of paid advertising to boost your restaurant's sales. Your advertising strategy should be tailored to appeal to the specifics of your demographic.

Advertising 59

Advertising Loyalty Program Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 59

Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

In the past, a wallet full of coffee shop punch cards was as close as most people got to restaurant loyalty programs. It’s up to bars and restaurants to embrace modern loyalty strategies in order to attract and retain these customers. Here are a few aspects to prioritize in order to attract–and hold–their attention.

Loyalty Program 40

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 40

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Rally for Restaurants is a grassroots movement built to support local restaurants and stimulate cash flow by encouraging consumers to order takeout and delivery so the foodservice community can count on the income to keep their businesses running. Toast’s public directory of participating restaurants across the U.S. restaurants.

Healthcare 206

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 206

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 199

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 199

BNG Point of Sale

APRIL 22, 2020

Handheld POS Systems Are A Popular Option For Mobile Businesses, Learn More About How They Work. Own a restaurant that requires a mobile point of sale system? Curious what value they can bring to your mobile business? The investment in a good handheld POS System to improve your mobile business is one without regrets.

POS 86

POS Loyalty Program Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 86

BNG Point of Sale

JANUARY 19, 2021

Running a POS system for your business is a key way to speed up orders and improve customer service; this is a universal truth for both restaurants and bars alike. Cash registers are still part of the equation, but today’s systems allow for greater flexibility in order taking and back-end organization and improved sales analytics.

POS 98

POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 98

Mad Mobile

JUNE 7, 2024

In the past, generic loyalty programs were enough to encourage customer engagement. However, times have changed, and guests expect more from restaurant loyalty apps than ever before. In order to remain relevant in the highly competitive restaurant industry , your loyalty program needs to stand out from the crowd.

Loyalty Program 40

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Customer Experience Demo 40

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You can update your restaurant marketing plan with some fundamental local restaurant advertising basics, which include: 1. For example, you can advertise lunch delivery discounts if you get a lot of dinner delivery orders but few lunch orders. You can also put your menu into them so that your customers can order again.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media Advertising 78

Lavu

APRIL 8, 2020

From a simple ordering and point-of-sale processing, modules and software can add hospitality efficiencies, mobile/online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory management. Automatic table management and tracking can assist in order timing, proper seating timing, and kitchen workloads. Loyalty Apps.

POS 78

POS Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If a diner always orders vegan dishes, they should receive updates on vegan specials. Mobile Optimization: The Pocket Sommelier With mobile searches surpassing desktop, it’s essential to: Streamline the booking process. Offer exclusive discounts on app-based orders. Include exclusive discounts or early-access deals.

Marketing 78

Marketing SEO Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 78

Restaurant365

APRIL 9, 2020

Keep in mind how different groups respond to different advertising. Profiles also have the potential to help your SEO ranking, as well as providing additional links to online reservations or ordering. This “user-generated content”, shared freely on social media, is a valuable kind of free advertising.

Marketing 88

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 88

Lavu

DECEMBER 16, 2019

While it may seem like just another trend it’s really the next best thing for expanding your customer base and building customer loyalty. How to Build a Loyalty Program. If you don’t already have a loyalty program started, you’ll need to think about the following while considering an app: know your customer base.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Customer Service Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 78

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Tools like cloud-based scheduling and centralized mobile apps for employees can help make labor scheduling more efficient. Tools based on accurate inventory, like smart ordering, suggested purchasing amounts, or smart receiving (tracking when vendor ingredient costs are above normal), help maintain the profit margin of individual menu items.

Operations 92

Operations 2020 Mobile Ordering Social Media 92

The Rail

MARCH 21, 2023

By scanning the code, customers can access the restaurant's digital menu and place orders without physical contact or interaction with staff. With a simple scan of the code, customers can view the restaurant's menu and place orders directly from their mobile devices. This reduces the risk of spreading germs and viruses.

Social Media 111

Social Media Email Marketing Front of House Customer Experience 111

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With orders expected to surge on July 4th, make sure you have the right equipment and restaurant technology to safely accommodate big groups or process more online orders. A mobile POS that you can take tableside to capture customer orders. . Equipment and Technology. Delivery is big business for restaurants right now.

Specials 111

Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This critical information—such as email addresses, ordering trends, and so on— can help spur business decisions and inform data-driven restaurant marketing tactics. One of the easiest ways is via your online orders – if it’s set up correctly. Simply export your customer data from your online ordering platform.

Marketing 78

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

” This model allows guests to order at the counter and have their food delivered directly to their table; they can order their food via delivery services; they can order in-restaurant and take their food to go; or they can enjoy their food at the bar along with a handcrafted margarita served by a bartender.

2020 138

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The quicker businesses can feed that information back into operations, the better, whether for personalized dining, staffing optimization, or advertising and marketing. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

2025 88

2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 88

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

In order to make sure customers remember your restaurant long after they’ve dined with you, it’s important to define your brand identity. and adding a reservation or online ordering widget. In fact, 77% of diners visit a restaurant’s website before they dine at or order out from a venue. Define Your Brand Identity.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

On special appeal, the Board vacated the judge’s order, and remanded the case to the judge with instructions to approve the settlement agreements. Upon entering Flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter. An administrative law judge denied their motions to approve the settlement agreements.

Mobile Ordering 100

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 100

Focus POS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

With a smaller, lighter, portable tablet platform, your staff can take orders and process payments from anywhere in your establishment, and they will have at their fingertips the power to boost sales and customer satisfaction. Orders placed on tablets are transmitted directly to the kitchen, resulting in faster prep times.

Point of Sale 76

Point of Sale Mobile Ordering POS Back of House 76