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Is the Customer Always Right?

Modern Restaurant Management

A new study challenging the long-standing mantra “the customer is always right" determined that to better support employee mental health, restaurant operators should have clear policies stating that customers' uncivil behavior will not be tolerated. They believe they can do whatever they want to whomever they want.

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Smarter, Faster, More Human: Why AI and Automation Are Transforming Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

The hospitality industry has always been about delivering great service—but today, that means more than just good food and friendly staff. But now, AI is shifting from the back office to the front lines of service. Customize promotions—shifting from blanket discounts to personalized offers that actually drive revenue.

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Don’t Let COVID-19 Erode Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

In March, businesses were forced to take a step back and look at their business model to ensure that they were addressing their customer’s health, hygiene and safety concerns. So, what can brands do to address the impacts of COVID-19, while being mindful of the past, present and future of customer experience?

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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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Making the COVID-19 Pandemic Marginally Worse, Airlines Are Banning Alcohol

EATER

A number of airlines, including KLM, Delta and American Airlines are suspending part or all of their alcohol services, in order to minimize the number of interactions between crew and passengers. Some airlines are limiting drink service to water only, according to CNN , or to water and soft drinks.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

7 Shifts

"Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. Fluctuating service quality from one server to the next.

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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

Nevertheless, some brands have demonstrated how to be good to their customers, associates, healthcare providers, and communities during this time. Recently, they’ve encouraged followers to play outside and also thanked nurses for their service. JetBlue and United Airlines: Free Flights for Medical Volunteers.