7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Since your main focus would be selling alcohol to your customers, you need to take a few extra steps. However, note that bar profit margins vary due to various factors like tax rates, licensing laws, customer demographics, and the cost of living in your area. It also helps to research your target customers' age and social status.

Bar 221

Bar License Food Supply Restaurant Law 221

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You can’t fix your table turnover rate without understanding the two key components: the total number of tables and the total number of customers served over a specific period. This should include all tables available for seating customers. This period could be a day, week, month, or any time frame you choose.

Seating 174

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Online Ordering 174

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. As restaurants shuttered across the world due to the pandemic in 2020, deliveries and takeout orders soared.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Mobile Ordering 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. We’re way beyond ordering in on a lazy night.

2022 218

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After perfecting your menu, contracting suppliers and training staff to prepare and serve the food, how do you actually get customers in your door? It outlines your marketing strategy and helps both new and established restaurants to: Attract new diners Obviously, more customers are better for your business!

Marketing 78

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Understand customer cravings and business needs through data. Consider tapping into the treasure trove of customer information your POS platform contains. For instance, use spend and non-spend data to gain deeper insight into what guests value so you can focus efforts on driving repeat visits with customized loyalty offerings.

Front of House 196

Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 196

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2023

This surge of revenue and demand for food related services – mostly paid for through digital, contactless transactions – could potentially attract cybercriminals to commit acts of fraud all the more. Duplicate or unfamiliar transactions can easily slip through the cracks without a software that provides anomaly detection services.

Technology 194

Technology Cash Management Employee Relations Website Management 194

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. This process includes focusing on your daily finances , such as cash flow, payroll, and inventory. Effective marketing brings your restaurant to the attention of new and existing customers.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

As consumers have come to rely on their cell phones in virtually every aspect of their lives, restaurants should consider letting guests order via mobile rather than at a counter. This can be done by making interactive menus available online or in an app. Contactless Ordering. Contactless Payments.

Fast Casual 208

Fast Casual Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering 208

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

Loyalty Program 167

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 167

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments all over the world have been ordering restaurants, bars and other food businesses to close up shop - until further notice. One way to still serve your customers is through delivery or takeaway - two options that are supported by most, if not all local governments of the countries and areas in lockdown.

Online Ordering 146

Online Ordering Merchandise Food Website Management 146

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements. In 2020, too many restaurant websites are still little more than digital brochures.

Website Management 201

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 201

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. Offer Safe and Contact-Free Services.

Social Media 215

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? The traditional media channels that brands have relied on, such as TV and radio, suddenly weren’t reaching their customers.

2020 180

2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 180

SpotOn

JUNE 26, 2024

Ultimately, though, you never really know how well you're doing without garnering restaurant customer feedback. Do you know how to encourage your customers to honestly tell what the deal is? In this guide, we'll explain the sources available for gaining insight into the customer experience.

Social Media 52

Social Media Online Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com.

Online Ordering 212

Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 212

Indoor Media

JULY 29, 2020

Groupon is a website that allows businesses to promote coupons through their website and email list. So whether you’re a small auto repair shop or a national auto dealership, Groupon can connect you with their customer base of 41.8 Groupon’s coupon advertising platform is easy to set up and manage. Acquire new customers!

Coupons 154

Coupons Advertising Website Management Small Business 154

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Leading restaurants are teaming up with tech brands in order to offer their customers a better service, but many remain unaware of retail’s unique security challenges. In order to understand why cybersecurity is important for restaurants, you only need to scan the recent headlines. Prepare For The Worst.

Website Management 203

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 203

EATER

MAY 28, 2020

DoorDash on Thursday launched a new initiative called Storefront to help restaurants create websites and directly manage online pickup and delivery orders. Restaurants will manage these stores themselves, with orders coming directly to them (though DoorDash will still fulfill delivery requests and take a cut).

Online Ordering 97

Online Ordering Website Management Cash Management Customer Service 97

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Most of our customers don’t start out wanting to take on a full restaurant POS upgrade. we’ve learned a great deal about the features restaurant operators now find critical to their successful operations: QR-Based, Contactless Ordering and Payment. Multi-channel, Responsive Customer Support.

POS 110

POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 110

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Best practices for calculating cash flow. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. Tips for pivoting to retail.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 197

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Some of your customers have even asked about catering options. The most important thing to consider is whether or not you have the resources to manage the added work. Things to think about include: Who will manage the catering operations? And do you have space to put orders before they are delivered or picked up?

Catering 113

Catering Website Management Seasonal Menu Food Supply 113

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In the last several years, many restaurants have adopted new technology to meet the needs of their evolving customers. As restaurants turn to new tech, from online ordering to touchless payment and more, it’s time to take a look at what’s working and what you might consider adding. 1: Online Ordering Availability.

Innovation 59

Innovation Technology Online Ordering Point of Sale 59

EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As QR codes, app-based service, and robotic servers become more and more common, that makes the job tougher for the humans working alongside them This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones.

Mobile Ordering 128

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order Online Ordering 128

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Best practices for calculating cash flow. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. Tips for pivoting to retail.

Webinar 185

Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 185

SpotOn

JUNE 27, 2024

Little did I know at 16 years old, when I first dreamed of owning a restaurant, that I’d spend more time worrying about paying vendors, managing cash flow, building a tech stack, or restaurant management. I was never going to take a day off unless my managers took ownership of running the restaurant on their own.

Management 52

Management Management Front of House Back of House 52

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Harnessing the POS software, restaurateurs have enhanced their restaurant management systems to stay pro-active in the competition. . One of the most important reasons you will deploy a POS system in your restaurant is for efficient management of labor and food costs. 8 Ways POS Software Remodels The Restaurant Management System.

POS 52

POS Management Management Cash Management 52

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They offer a wide range of hardware and software options to aid in everything from sales to management to accounting. Real-time, easy-to-change readings of stock, pricing and customers and employee statistics improve sales performance. Customer-facing display screen. Cash register/drawer. Touchscreen terminal.

POS 52

POS Loyalty Program Point of Sale Cash Management 52

Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 26, 2022

Pay attention to all of your costs when looking at food service financing solutions. For your food service business, the bottom line represents success, and it represents the continuation of your business. For your food service business, the bottom line represents success, and it represents the continuation of your business.

Cash Management 59

Cash Management Food Website Management Inventory 59

Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 20, 2024

The licenses and permits needed to open a restaurant in Florida will depend on local regulations, the services you intend to provide, what type of restaurant you want to open, and other considerations. Start by reviewing retail food establishment requirements provided by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

License 52

License Front of House Back of House POS 52

Harbor Touch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Select an area with high foot traffic and plenty of potential customers. There may be special licenses or permits you will need in order to open your bar. It is important to research what type of licenses you need in order to serve alcohol in your bar. Additionally, offer special promotions or discounts to attract customers.

Bar 78

Bar License Restaurant Law POS 78

The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model. Whatever you decide to do, the first step is to activate communication channels with your customers to let them know what’s going on. Go it alone, or use a third-party service.

Delivery 98

Delivery Food Online Ordering Email Marketing 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Their technology allows a restaurant to enable curbside order, pay and delivery – with 24 hours. Customers have been really generous."

Online Ordering 115

Online Ordering Insurance Mobile Ordering Website Management 115

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Execution will play a pivotal role in building customer trust and ensuring today's diners remain loyal." Mixed take-out bag.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Food Safety 197

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 25, 2020

If you have ever shopped online before, you know the answer to this question isn’t always clear. What a company lists on their website may not always be accurate, with hidden costs in today’s world of advanced POS systems, it is even more complicated. Added services we include are: Mobile ordering. Table-side ordering.

POS 88

POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 88