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Where Is Surge Pricing Headed?

Modern Restaurant Management

"While third-party delivery companies were expected to commoditize food like airline tickets, the opposite happened: people became more attached to their favorite brands. Food is visceral in a way that airline seats aren't. Will customers always be resistant to dynamic pricing at restaurants? Yes, and yes!

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The Experience Paradox

Modern Restaurant Management

“I just don’t understand,” the restaurant owner lamented as we discussed a recent customer incident. and then five minutes later, he storms out because we can’t seat him right away. On the one hand, consumers are craving unique human experiences with food more than ever before.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

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Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— It was used in the airline and hotel industry to significant effect, with some companies reporting sales increasing of between 2 to 5%. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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Contactless Gives Guests Control of Their Own Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant Group, which owns and operates 24 restaurants throughout California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas, and Washington, said it would be the first in the nation to introduce a completely contactless dining experience, while maintaining a guest-forward approach to hospitality. How does it change the guest experience? Restaurant Group.

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Inspiring! 3 Restaurants Show How they Adapted During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Drag queens Zarah , Kai Lee Mykels , and Jessica L'Whor star in this Instagram film, which mimics airline safety videos. Unlike dull airline safety videos, however, this video keeps your attention. We know that that person is cute, but you must stay seated with your party. No mingling with other tables.

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Are airlines starting to offer better coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

For many, a cup of coffee is a central part of the experience of air travel. However, it’s undeniable that convenience has historically been a priority for airline coffee, with quality and taste generally taking a back seat. Why has airline coffee historically not been of high quality? The service. Competitive advantage.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. So, for the first time, restaurant owners and marketers are able to see exactly what their customer’s buying journey looks like. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.