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

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

MAY 21, 2020

With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. You can save up on ingredients by discontinuing the more niche dishes that rarely get ordered. Minimize the risk of contact between the customer and the cashier by installing a protective screen at cash registers.

Social Media 539

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Customer Service 539

EATER

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The disruptions also affected phone support, online stores, and appointment management. Square, which was started in 2009 by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, allows restaurants to not only process payments but also manage tables, inventory, marketing, and staffing.

Cash Management 325

Cash Management Point of Sale 2009 Small Business 325

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.

POS 306

POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 306

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. Use order information with inventory management software for smarter purchasing.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2019

According to a study, 82 percent of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. A cash flow shortage occurs when more money is flowing out of the business than is flowing into it. During a cash flow shortage, you might not have enough capital to cover your payroll or other operating expenses.

Cash Management 312

Cash Management Seasonal Menu Social Media Small Business 312

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

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery.

Delivery 147

Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

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

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Lavu : Best for ingredient-level inventory tracking and loyalty features. Lightspeed : Ideal for advanced inventory control and analytics. Pricing starts at $9.99/month.

2025 78

2025 POS Bar Point of Sale 78

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

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. “Time, not food, is the ultimate perishable inventory,” Sheryl E.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

In celebration of Pi Day, the team at Otter dug into the one billion+ orders they’ve processed to discover pizzeria and pizza chain trends. They've also shared about shifts and growth in the pizza industry and three ways to increase a pizzeria or pizza chain’s cash flow. percent of total order cancellations.

Online Ordering 275

Online Ordering Cash Management 2023 Inventory 275

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

2022 474

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

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. Community involvement increases brand awareness.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Lavu helps restaurants improve efficiency, manage growth, and enhance customer service. It’s a cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants, offering tools like inventory management, employee scheduling , and CRM. Real Results: O’Maddy’s Gulfport : 20% sales increase with better inventory tracking.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Cash Management Inventory Customer Service 78

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?” One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

Online ordering was another savior to restaurants that fought to keep the sales coming in without personal contact—it’s only going to increase in demand. If you don’t have online ordering, you should look into it. We should be managing our inventory better. Action Steps. Action Steps.

Social Media 417

Social Media 2001 Online Ordering Take-out 417

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. This is only a guideline.

License 370

License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

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

7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, and business closures make it next to impossible to generate pre-coronavirus revenue numbers. From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. And no money means mo' problems.

Cash Management 300

Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

Marketing 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2025 2024 221

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Brands like Starbucks are increasing their drive-thru prevalence to accommodate the demand for contactless orders (1). Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2). of total sales (4).

2021 339

2021 Point of Sale Food Safety Kitchen Safety 339

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 246

Online Ordering Website Management Cash Management Customer Service 246

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. “As factories in China continue to come back online, products are now flowing again. .

Mobile Ordering 305

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 305

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Consider looking to: Banks Merchant Cash Advances Angel Investors Friends & Family Additionally, you should be ready (and willing) to front a good amount of your own money to expand your franchise. However, opening a business can easily become a full-time job, which limits the amount of time you’ll have to manage your existing locations.

Franchising 368

Franchising Franchise Audits Point of Sale 368

Harbor Touch

MARCH 16, 2025

Well cover everything from automation to IT management, with examples tailored for POS users. error rates (too many typos in orders?), and task completion times (how long to process inventory?). Pull sales reports to see if slow days are dragging down cash flow, or check inventory logs to spot overstocking issues.

POS 78

POS Operations Cash Management Inventory 78

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Delivery and takeout 60% of American consumers reported ordering delivery or takeout once a week. To maximize this revenue stream, you must have an efficient online ordering system. For example, you can take orders from your social media profiles, like Facebook and Instagram, using a form or direct message.

2024 243

2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 243

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. SevenRooms launched Contactless Order & Pay, streamlining the in-restaurant ordering and payments experience for guests.

Mobile Ordering 376

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. As far as restaurant challenges go, inventory mistakes can be some of the costliest.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Online Ordering Cash Management 148

SpotOn

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A restaurant POS takes orders and processes payments. Different fees can apply to online payment processing. This can impact your online ordering operation or invoicing for catering or private events. What does a POS system do? Credit card processing fees are typically between 1.5% How much does POS software cost?

POS 52

POS Loyalty Program Website Management Cash Management 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The goal is to determine the total amount of cash flow that will be available to the new owner after accounting for these types of expenses. Profitability Showing consistent profits and positive cash flow can increase the perceived value of your restaurant.

2024 195

2024 Document Point of Sale Cash Management 195

EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

Lille Allen Brands like Fly By Jing and Bachan’s are reaching a whole new audience from the shelves of the ultimate big-box store The last decade or so has been a golden era for cool food products sold directly to consumers online. at Walmart. It can be a risk to lower prices, but for Bachan’s, that risk has paid off.

Retail 305

Retail Point of Sale Food Supply 2023 305

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Manage cash flow by creating a cash flow forecast. Your total cash flow is your cash inflows (for restaurant. over a certain period of time.

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2021 Cash Management Management Management 136