ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. Online ordering and delivery apps. Reservation and table management apps.

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2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

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 491

Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond the brick and mortar, there are many digital assets to manage during the transition phase. The challenge then becomes finding and purchasing a new domain name appropriate for the restaurant, updating all of the collateral branding pieces, online listings, social media, (possibly email accounts) and starting from scratch with SEO.

Social Media 454

Social Media SEO Online Ordering Website Management 454

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Modern AI exists without the limitations that you see in movies, operating on everything from the smartphones in your pocket to the website that uses machine learning to track COVID-19. Communications. As the coronavirus has taught us, a robust communications network is critical to ensuring that everyone is kept aware of changes.

Food Safety 522

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 522

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

AUGUST 26, 2024

Online food delivery thrives as phones become one-stop shops for ordering and tracking meals. This convenience has made the online food delivery market massive, with global revenues of over $1 trillion in 2023 alone. They must choose whether to use third-party online ordering platforms or handle delivery in-house.

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Delivery Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service 448

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2022

With close to two-thirds (63 percent) of Americans now ordering takeout at least once a month , and most of this group ordering online, restaurants are looking for unique ways to win guests through digital channels. In addition, a better look into guest ordering habits and spending helps generate more complex menu item insights.

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Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 474

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 results are profound.

Mobile Ordering 496

Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Website Management 496

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Whether it's personalizing the drive-through experience or reliably managing store hours, a strong network can power the restaurant management tools and apps that QSRs need to streamline front- and back-of-house operations, enhance dining experiences, and keep guests happy. Enabling Flexible Ordering.

Mobile Ordering 492

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 492

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

"It’s important to think long term," HungerRush's SVP of Marketing Shannon Chirone told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Cutting Build an email list to communicate directly with customers, offering exclusive deals and updates at a low cost. "Consistency is key.

Marketing 471

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Coupons 471

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Managing multiple third-party delivery platforms can feel like running several businesses at once. Each system has its own tablet, order flow, and set of requirements, making it difficult to keep up with operations smoothly. Each platformUber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDashrequires its own tablet, login, and order management system.

Delivery 195

Delivery Online Ordering POS Customer Service 195

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 521

Fast Casual Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering 521

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

A survey by restaurant management software company Upserve found that 64 percent of respondents were either slightly or very optimistic about the future. Restaurant operators should take time to analyze their menu and determine where ingredients can be used across multiple dishes to better manage food costs.

Food Safety 508

Food Safety Online Ordering Website Management Food Order 508

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. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. The work doesn’t stop with launch though.

Social Media 251

Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program 251

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A kitchen display system (KDS) can significantly improve your operations by digitally routing orders to the kitchen and then tracking them. And that's not all. Go Digital. Don't forget QR codes.

Online Ordering 492

Online Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Suzi Tripp, VP of Insights at digital transformation firm Brooks Bell how restaurants loyalty programs are evolving and the importance of having a head of loyalty who understands why people buy, how they buy and how often they buy. Expanding delivery methods.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Online Ordering 544

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Make sure your website is mobile-friendly, provide online reservations, and think about building a user-friendly mobile app.

Loyalty Program 453

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 453

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. Instead of belaboring the issue, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine went to the experts for some solutions. Customers can order and pay without speaking to a human and a runner delivers the food.

Fast Casual 553

Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

It’s a new world for restaurant owners and managers. 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. The best part?

Marketing 520

Marketing Mobile Ordering Food Safety Communication 520

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. Why Is Cybersecurity Important for Restaurants?

Website Management 509

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

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 unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. Adapting with a tighter, more focused menu to allow kitchens to better plan labor and prep needs and manage enhanced sanitation routines. Click here to view the application and instructions. US Foods Holding Corp.

Front of House 520

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 520

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 530

Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 530

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. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

It can be stressful to manage a growing catering business without relying on technology. there will be logistical challenges in trying to keep track of every detail without a business management software. Your restaurant would deliver these pre-ordered meals in one single delivery. INVEST IN TECH. Foodee (7, 8).

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Catering Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program 378

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic.

Design 397

Design Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

ChowNow

JUNE 29, 2020

With a contactless dine-in model, your customers can view your menu, place an order, and pay using their own devices. If you use ChowNow for online ordering, it’s simple to create a dine-in option that’s convenient and safe. Use all of the online ordering channels you have. How will guests order?

Online Ordering 344

Online Ordering Merchandise Website Management Food Safety 344

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. Try 7shifts for free.

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Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. They both went through a management training program.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

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

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Since 79 percent of customers put as much weight in online reviews as they would recommendations from family and friends, it’s critical to nip negative reviews in the bud. If something is not up to your expectations, you can text us or ask to speak to a manager. The key is understanding your customers and their expectations.

Technology 445

Technology Social Media Customer Experience Communication 445

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? Food delivery ideas: How to manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue It’s important to have a protocol in place for managing delivery and takeout orders.

Delivery 341

Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

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. To view all of the available resources or connect with a US Foods expert, visit the company’s website here.

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Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 463

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. To view all of the available resources or connect with a US Foods expert, visit the company’s website here.

Mobile Ordering 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

You can save up on ingredients by discontinuing the more niche dishes that rarely get ordered. For their safety and convenience, enable delivery and payment services that allow customers to pay without cash, as well as choose when and how their order should be delivered. Online Ads. Offer Safe and Contact-Free Services.

Social Media 539

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Customer Service 539