Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Businesses in the food service industry are primarily adopting these advanced POS systems to streamline the communication between waitstaff and kitchen staff, inventory tracking, and improving team management.

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POS Marketing Point of Sale Cash Management 448

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

This can be done by calculating your restaurant’s food cost percentage and cost of each dish using reports and data that an integrated point-of-sale can provide. Keep things running smoothly by using an integrated point-of-sale system that allows you to do everything in one place. Offer Easy Online Ordering.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 558

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. Determining your own standards allows you to focus on specific data points, especially data points unique to your business. across your franchises.

Front of House 539

Front of House Management Management Franchise 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

And now, with 92 percent of all restaurant traffic now being off-premises, restauranteurs who had already integrated digital and omni-channels practices into their businesses are seeing much greater sales volume and repeat visits than those who have been forced into suddenly adopting a digital strategy. Restaurants in New Spaces and Places.

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Operations Point of Sale Customer Service Mobile Ordering 462

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Without KPIs, spotting inefficiencies in your workflow is nearly impossibleleaving you without the data needed to make informed decisions and grow your online sales. If youre one of the thousands of restaurants that added online food delivery in recent years, you might be wondering: is it actually helping my business grow?

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Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Food 195

ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes. You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes. Restaurants collect a ton of customer data.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

Restaurants are making use of workflow automation to increase efficiency in numerous ways inlcuding customer service automation and sales and marketing automation. Sales teams and marketers are deploying sales and marketing technology to automate the customers' journey and accelerate conversions. Improved communication.

Front of House 450

Front of House Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As Henry’s reservation date approaches, your restaurant needs a robust piece of technology that allows you to communicate with Henry and Henry to communicate with you if he needs to modify his reservation. Perhaps you’re a large restaurant chain that has locations all over the country? Front-of-House.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Restaurants have responded to capture more off-premises sales by improving digital menus, whether found in-app, through a Google search or on store screens. More restaurants are also considering hiring their own courier service to deliver food directly to customers or linking up with aggregating sales platforms as a way to preserve margin.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. Staff training, therefore, needs to include teaching individuals to communicate swiftly, clearly, and confidently with other team members when orders go wrong, or other problems occur. Untrained and unmotivated staff. Inefficient management of staff. No realistic table management.

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Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 545

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. The ransom is “double headed” – pay up to get an encryption key so you can recover your data and pay up to keep the attacker from releasing your stolen data for sale on the dark web.

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Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 601

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions. Gone are the days of archaic paper chit systems communicating orders from the front to back-of-house staff. Too Much Tech Is Not a Solution. Want to be Tech-Savvy?

Front of House 609

Front of House Back of House Loyalty Program Customer Experience 609

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identify your biggest pain points. Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales? Can it increase sales or customer retention? What was once a gradual process turned into a rapid transformation, permanently reshaping how restaurants operate and interact with customers. Are labor costs too high?

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2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

When point of sale (POS) systems were introduced, restaurants learned they could provide better service to guests and improve business decisions and management. One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research. Our palms were sweaty from the excitement and anxiety.

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Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2024

Will the summer sun heat up sales? Positive net sales in May (+1.9 Additional insights into QSR sales, traffic, and pricing trends are in the Revenue Management Solutions June Trend Report. Measure More Than Sales Significant changes in consumer behavior started well before the pandemic and have only persisted post-2020.

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Point of Sale 2024 Consumer Goods Pricing 474

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

Operations 150

Operations Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 150

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

No clear roadmap exists for how restaurant managers and HR professionals should address the issue and communicate with their teams. A global infectious disease outbreak such as COVID-19 can impact your business in terms of risk to employee safety, loss of sales and economic uncertainty. Share Guidance. Step Up Cleaning and Sanitation.

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Leadership Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Tip Distribution 558

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

businesses were effectively cashless — meaning 95 percent of all sales were made with a credit or debit card. businesses were effectively cashless — meaning 95 percent of all sales were made with a credit or debit card. When the coronavirus crisis took hold of the U.S. At the start of the pandemic, eight percent of U.S.

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Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 521

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. If your business isnt keeping up with the changes, you risk falling behind and not meeting modern customer expectations.

2025 195

2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The result was a 25% percent spike in sales in just two months. The Postmates app is responsible for finding employees, managing inventory from suppliers, operating the business, and operating the kitchen, while the brands receive a royalty from its sales. Eliminating 3rd Party App Charges with Kitchen Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems.

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Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

All that said, bringing a brand to life requires a partnership with open lines of communication. Restaurant brands are now expected to build authentic relationships with guests, which requires transparency and two-way communication. In case you were wondering why they chose the name The Plaid Pengun, Haubenhofer tells the story.

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Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Loyalty Program 251

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Building Trust Through Cleanliness.

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Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 489

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Communication is hard when multiple locations can get teams and office spaces out of sync. This uncertainty makes it hard to hit organizational goals, communicate consistently, and build a company culture across multiple locations. This enables better communication mechanisms and employees can react quickly to stock or demand changes.

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Technology Operations Management Management 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2020

Having an app for consumers to download gives a brand their own digital platform for communicating directly with consumers, providing relevant updates on how the restaurant is managing social distancing or contactless delivery. How to Make Mobile the Focal Point. They have focused on mobile, the device near and dear to all of us.

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Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Download Back of House 452

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

It can help improve restaurants’ transparency, validation, verification, and communication, driving key performance indicators (KPIs) like increased customer satisfaction, trust, and loyalty. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Validating and verifying food safety. Building consumer trust.

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Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 419

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Integrating sales and data into scheduling ?? When scheduling, Crumpton and his team use 7shifts’ projected sales—which is based on historical sales data that they import from their CAKE Point of Sales system , which integrates with the 7shifts’ platform. They're almost spot-on…” says Crumpton.

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Front of House Point of Sale Back of House Franchise 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

The popularity of drive-thru continues as sales are up 30 percent since 2019. That's why we recommend drive-thru audio solutions like wireless headsets and high-quality speakers and microphones to ensure crystal-clear communication between guests and staff. Brands should first examine their customer journey and pain points.

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Seating Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 437

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

In fact, email addresses might be on the most important data points you hold. Email gives you an opportunity to communicate directly with a customer, build a relationship and offer value in exchange for data. Leveraging email is a great starting point. Let me walk through a few of these changes. Truly Personalize.

Marketing 508

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference.

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Cash Management Healthcare Social Media Communication 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

For BevAlc buyers, price point as a function of quality, although always important, will become crucial over the coming months and years. Finding the right balance of what local guests want, at the maximum price point and minimal cost could be the difference between surviving and closing the doors. The first important factor is margin.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Small Business 572

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

Now I have a way to easily track my purchases, and the store has a way to easily reach me for upcoming sales to get more of my business. Tailored Offers : When communicating with customers, consider their preferences, purchase history, and behavior. But we’re also all familiar with the concept of forgetfulness.

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Loyalty Program Coupons Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 508

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). .” ” Among the actions the brand is taking: Clear, concise communication with f&b tenants. Eat healthier.” We ensure food safety.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 516

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customers come in many forms, so often the focus is on new customers, but the reality is that repeat, loyal customers are really the starting point. But one thing is a universal truth: Without customers at your tables you will fail. According to Cisco, 96 percent of customers prefer a business that offers free WiFi. Real-Time Offers.

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Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing Point of Sale 468

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2024

From May 15 to July 15, SpotOn saw 1,070 “pumpkin” items added to menus across the country, with a spike of 176 items added just between July 7 and 13 alone. I’m thrilled to see our independent restaurant clients ahead of the trend, updating their menus with fall specials." " There’s no denying the power in pumpkin.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Email Marketing 2024 474

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. Fewer still think it's okay for businesses to fully automate store security.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service FOH 484

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features top trends for 2020, how 2020 changed food and the year's top wines. Top Restaurant Trends. BentoBox released its comprehensive 2020 Restaurant Trend Report. spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites.

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