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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

The main part of our business is catering, which of course was all but dead during the pandemic. Another key advantage is data-driven decision-making which enables restaurants to use customer insights from digital loyalty programs and POS systems to personalize promotions, optimize menu offerings, and drive repeat business.

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

These trends reflect a broader shift towards faster, more efficient, and integrated payment solutions that cater to growing consumer demands for convenience, security, and personalization. One of the most persistent trends in payments technology has been the incorporation of AI-driven solutions and systems, including POS systems.

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Five Ways Restaurant Technology Makes or Breaks Business

Modern Restaurant Management

When teams can utilize modern applications to run an efficient business and better understand and cater to patrons, then technology can become a valuable asset, not a hindrance. Offering modern point of sale concepts creates a better customer experience and caters to a guest’s personal preference.

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How to Find the Target Market for Your Restaurant

ChowNow

Key demographic factors to consider: Age: Are you catering to college students, young professionals, families, or retirees? Your POS system, online ordering system , and customer feedback hold valuable insights: POS & Sales Data: Identify top-selling menu items, peak dining times, and average spending per customer.

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Ultimate Grubhub, Red Lobster Catering and Parts in Town

Modern Restaurant Management

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. It syncs with existing restaurant POS systems to make onboarding fast and convenient. This marks Red Lobster's entry into the $62 billion catering market.

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Hungry for Growth? Feed Your Restaurant Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry. Online Ordering and Delivery Platforms Integrating online ordering and delivery can open new revenue streams and cater to the growing demand for convenience.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Through our POS and Commerce Platform, we've uniquely addressed these challenges with our solutions. Staffing changed during this time as well to cater to the off-premises customer experience. The idea of sending food to the people through delivery, catering or carry-out services helped save many restaurants.