Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

Operations 449

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. Creates a channel for workers to share perspectives and insights to improve operations.

Mobile Ordering 493

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 493

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. Is online ordering inefficient? Experiencing over-ordering or last-minute shortages? Are labor costs too high?

2025 195

2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO of Olo The pandemic was a transformative period for the restaurant industry, leading to significant changes in how both restaurants and consumers operate.

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. Many restaurant operators juggle multiple locations, and adding managers adds another link in the chain of command to manage. This leads to the abnormally high turnover rate most operators experience today.

Mobile Ordering 221

Mobile Ordering Back of House Customer Service Online Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

This success is based on a pivot to seamless mobile experiences and tech-driven data amid an ever-changing set of variables from regulation to consumer behaviors. The not-so-simple trick is doing so while remaining committed to providing clear communications and amplifying an exceptional consumer experience at every touchpoint.

Technology 493

Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The last couple of years have proven that digital experiences will continue to play a central role for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators. But whether it’s mobile apps, kiosks, tablet-wielding employees, or AI and ML tools, they all rely on QSRs having a sound network infrastructure in place. Enabling Flexible Ordering.

Mobile Ordering 492

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For large-scale restaurant operations, now is the time to double down on stringent standards, good customer communication, and consistent application of your standards. For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. Communicate Standards and Keep Everyone in the Loop.

Front of House 539

Front of House Management Management Franchising 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

.” Restaurant managers who develop clearly-documented policies, operational checklists, and clear communication systems can simplify the process for everyone. If you haven’t already, prioritize updating your restaurant’s existing policies and operating procedures in writing. Improve Team Communication.

FOH 507

FOH BOH Front of House Employee Relations 507

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).”

Hospitality 520

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 520

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Now brands are trying to balance speed to market and operational readiness.

2021 576

2021 Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 576

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout. When these procedures are regularly followed, QSRs have the ability to automate additional operational processes, improving employee productivity and ultimately better serving customers.

Audits 469

Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 469

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Marketing and communications has never been more important, but it has shifted: It’s no longer just about marketing your establishment, but also communicating how your business is changing operations to help protect customers and employees. This allows diners to view menus or restaurant guidelines on their mobile device.

Marketing 520

Marketing Mobile Ordering Food Safety Communication 520

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2020

Recent surveys show that Americans are less likely now to visit restaurant locations, order takeout or get food delivered to them. They have focused on mobile, the device near and dear to all of us. Why Is Mobile Ideal? Mobile devices have gone from being the second screen to now the main screen in the house.

Mobile Ordering 452

Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Back of House Download 452

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

By optimizing their websites, restaurateurs make it easy for patrons find their business online which can lead to more customers dining in and/or ordering online. To “Google optimize” their websites, restaurateurs should: Make them mobile friendly. The fact is, mobile optimized websites fare better in search rankings.

Marketing 563

Marketing Social Media SEO Website Management 563

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , 50 percent of operators for both full-service and quick-service restaurants said that recruiting and retaining employees was their top challenge. The list of ongoing operational tasks for running a restaurant is extremely complex.

Management 493

Management Management Food Safety Communication 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Digitize Your Ordering Function and Enhance Your Presence. Just prior to the pandemic, off-premises orders accounted for 60 percent of restaurant engagements, according to a National Restaurant Association report.

Technology 508

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. What are AI and ML?

Front of House 528

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 528

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. What can restaurant operators learn from these results? What should restaurant operators take away from these results?

Mobile Ordering 484

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service FOH 484

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Communicating the new schedules was another logistical nightmare. By transitioning to digital schedule-making and communication with 7shifts, Book only spends minutes per week creating and communicating schedules with her staff—saving 5 hours in total compared to life before 7shifts. was a pain.

Operations 370

Operations Book Small Business Communication 370

Social Hospitality

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, queries for app development in Ireland was high because many restaurants and essential service providers wanted to build mobile apps to take on delivery business opportunities. Mobile chatbots equip restaurants and food delivery apps to do many things. Prioritize Health Concerns.

Mobile Ordering 459

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Safety Delivery 459

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to improve your restaurants visibility so more people discover you Engagement strategies that turn first-time visitors into repeat customers Practical marketing tactics to fill more tables and increase takeout orders Here are eight strategies proven to attract more customers to your restaurant.

2025 195

2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

While many restaurant executives work from an office setting, most of their employees are on the ground floor, bussing tables, taking orders or preparing food. The world is turning mobile, and restaurants are doing everything they can to keep up with their guests and customers who are constantly online.

Mobile Ordering 493

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience Communication 493

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Suddenly, the ability to engage customers digitally – to take orders via apps and websites, to fulfill orders via delivery and curbside pickup, all occurring “outside the four walls” – became existential. In March of 2020, the world changed. The Real Treasure: Customer Data.

Mobile Ordering 496

Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Website Management 496

ChowNow

JANUARY 30, 2025

It communicates your purposewhy your restaurant exists, what makes it unique, and what emotional connection you want to build with your customers. Restaurant branding is not easy, but when done correctly, the reward is a packed dining room every night with a steady stream of to-go orders out the side door.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By implementing a QR Code at-table, two-way ordering system, servers can wait on more tables, increase their tips, and spend more one-on-one time with guests. Customers can enjoy a seamless dining experience, and restaurant operators can realize greater returns on their investments.

Technology 493

Technology Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. Customer communications – Email and Text.

Marketing 508

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. These days, it’s difficult to imagine a restaurant operating successfully—and safely—without them.

Ordering 450

Ordering Technology Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

." Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. “Through weekly webinars and regularly updated tools and resources, we are helping operators support their employees and adapt their businesses so they can survive and in some cases, even thrive.”

Mobile Ordering 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Promoting the air in your restaurant is as a force to clean and disinfect, instead of something to be feared, is a strategy that all restaurant operators should aggressively approach and promote to their patrons. Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time. That tables are too close. Impressions are everything.

Marketing 585

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a restaurant operator or owner, youre no stranger to the challenges of running a successful business. From improving customer satisfaction to managing inventory, every day presents a new opportunity to optimize operations. In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system.

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2025 POS Technology Operations 93

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Between dining restrictions, inflation, and the ongoing labor shortage, many businesses have been forced to close their doors, change their operations, or otherwise look for alternative solutions. For many, that solution lies in technology such as self-service kiosks, QR codes, and online ordering.

2023 504

2023 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 504

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Throughout his 17 years at Mood Media, he's held various customer engagement and sales leadership roles and has worked with key technology partners to optimize innovative solutions based on vertical market trends and customer feedback that deliver positive ROI to operators. Are orders often inaccurate? What does that mean?

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Seating Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 437

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Online food delivery thrives as phones become one-stop shops for ordering and tracking meals. They must choose whether to use third-party online ordering platforms or handle delivery in-house. Plus, it explores how to efficiently implement ordering platforms and optimise delivery operations.

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Delivery Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service 448