Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions. "The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to evolve – or disappear.

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

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. Contactless Ordering. In fact, 51 percent of Americans are using cash less often and are using some form of contactless payment already.

Fast Casual 521

Fast Casual Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering 521

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2020

Technology such as kiosks and mobile apps increasingly had become cornerstones of the new business model prior to the outbreak. Nowadays, though, owners and managers unable financially to bring back their full complement of staff are relying on the technology to facilitate almost everything with a food order, except make it.

Cash Management 496

Cash Management 2003 Mobile Ordering Customer Service 496

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

Traditionally, this has meant that the manager comes out and apologizes to the guest, then offers a discount or a comped meal. Widespread adoption of branded apps, online ordering and delivery, accelerated by the Covid crisis, has forced restaurants to deal with an issue that they’ve mostly avoided until now: chargebacks.

Online Ordering 487

Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering Food Order 487

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

Loyalty Program 486

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 486

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

The Rail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Cost-Cutting Strategies for Restaurants Effective inventory management requires a well-trained, organized team using consistent routines, streamlined processes, accurate par levels, menu cross-utilization, and reliable inventory software to minimize waste and maintain efficiency.

Cash Management 130

Cash Management Loyalty Program Inventory Waste 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Gone are the days of cash-only transactions. With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals. Enhanced accuracy through minimized human errors in order processing and inventory tracking. Ordering screens.

Loyalty Program 419

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

To cope with their current challenges, food-service businesses need to look back on their lockdown experiences — and keep on innovating in order to keep customers coming back for more. There's also growing demand for online ordering prior to arrival, so that restaurants can prep dishes before diners even reach their table.

Customer Experience 470

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Mobile Ordering 470

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Managers lack the tools to properly schedule employees and plan for shifting consumer demands, and as a result, businesses are paying for redundant overworked labor, or having to manage with inadequate labor due to hiring challenges. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

2022 474

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

QR Codes and the Concept of Ordering or Paying Ahead The restaurant experience has changed in many ways, and, over the past few years, the pandemic accelerated a major shift. On-demand delivery has grown, and consumers have become used to quick service and ordering through their smartphones, even while waiting at restaurants.

Mobile Ordering 419

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. Cash registers are a technology of the past as business owners now focus on greater flexibility and control. The Evolution of POS.

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POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 306

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

2023 493

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

2022 450

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

“With almost 40 million alcoholic drinks sold weekly in America’s casual dining chains, small $ gains per beverage order can very quickly add up to some serious revenue gains. Notably, 70 percent of these restaurants plan to dedicate their relief funds to purchasing equipment, furniture and supplies in 2021.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Maybe they offer reservations or off-site ordering options, but those are nearly always offered through a third-party platform. Today, a well-built mobile app can strategically offer incentives tailored to consumer preferences and keep customers coming back at key operating hours.

Website Management 502

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 502

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Sign up here.

Food Safety 585

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

According to Restolabs, a restaurant management software that offers online ordering systems, continued social distancing measures are expected to bring about an upward trend of automation for customers (3). A growing demand for hands-free, no-touch equipment will result from the COVID-19 pandemic (7). Employee Health.

Kitchen Safety 349

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Back of House 349

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 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. Customers can also continue to leverage the Company’s e-commerce portal SGProof.com in markets where available for online ordering and self-service.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. Forecasts: Summer (in ranking order). Forecasts: Fall (in ranking order). Financial Trends Insights. cajun wing.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Food Supply 487

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. The big chains and national brands may be more well equipped than independents to embrace the evolving industry, but independents can thrive with a bit of strategy.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

If a designated employee will be performing the temperature check or other screening, the employer should ensure that employee has been properly trained and has the appropriate personal protective equipment. Access to medical information should generally be limited to only human resources or management personnel with a need to know.

Employee Relations 465

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Document Equipment 465

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The company has also added a Deep Cleaning Checklist and guiding principles for Managing Indoor Air. Miami-based Drive Kindness, a new home meal delivery solution, partnered with Olo to enable fully integrated home meal delivery ordering through Olo’s Dispatch platform. ” Drive Kindness. " Lightspeed Acquires Upserve.

Webinar 474

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 474

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

This process includes focusing on your daily finances , such as cash flow, payroll, and inventory. Invest in Technology Accounting and inventory management software are just a couple of the technologies that small business owners should invest in. Most importantly, it will act as a roadmap to your financial success.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Those that are continuing to prosper had their technological house in order prior to the pandemic. The trends for next year are going to be touchless and contactless ordering. Here are their responses.

2021 497

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 497

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

The vans were outfitted with kitchen equipment and loaded with partially prepared food; drivers parked outside customers’ homes and fired, finished, and plated dishes in the back, delivering meals to diners’ front doors as soon as they were ready. Customers place orders on the Wonder app for delivery or pick-up.

Delivery 356

Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 356

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. Market Cafe is completely contact-less: guests scan and pay for all their items and leave.

Fast Casual 405

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. The more seamless this experience is for customers, the more likely they are to order through a venue today and in the future.

2021 473

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Grubhub launched its Ultimate technology, a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind proprietary hardware and software solution that integrates all restaurant ordering channels into one system. There are four components that make up the Ultimate technology: Lightweight point of sale (POS) with direct integration to the Grubhub web and mobile app.

Catering 305

Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order 305

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. In reality, Order for Pickup offers wait times up to 2.4X Faster than order in person at Taco Bell.

Mobile Ordering 305

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 305