Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

A majority of diners report diminishing guest experience because of labor shortages at restaurants, according to a consumer survey from HungerRush. 57 percent of consumers aren’t confident that a busy store will take their order correctly. What should restaurant owners take away from the survey findings?

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Table of Contents Restaurant employee scheduling software Online and mobile ordering systems Point of sale (POS) terminals Restaurant task management Restaurant inventory management software Restaurant audience management Contactless payment options Social media management & metrics Kitchen display systems 1. Owned by Doordash.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The Inception of Online Ordering. In 1994, a customer placed an online order for a pizza from Pizza Hut, marking the first ever online order recorded in the United States. And while online ordering methods have diversified and become more widely available since, the general premise remains the same.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What’s in store for 2021?

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What’s in store for 2021?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers. Retaining an existing customer is five times cheaper than acquiring a fresh face. How to measure customer retention.

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JUNE 20, 2022

As consumer demand rose for food delivery, ghost kitchens became an effective way to meet that demand. For example, a brand may prepare a bulk of their ingredients in a commissary kitchen, and assemble to order in a ghost kitchen. When is a ghost kitchen a good idea for an operator? Kitchen Pods. Don't hide behind the curtain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. The pandemic forced restaurants to adapt to not only a new, leaner business model but also to new consumer behavior. So what makes a good contactless menu?

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JANUARY 21, 2020

A Look into the Growth of Online Ordering and Food Delivery. Customers can now easily order food online and have it delivered to their homes within the shortest time possible. In fact, the growth rate for online food ordering and restaurant delivery has been over 20% over the last five years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. This leads to the abnormally high turnover rate most operators experience today. A busy staff means productive staff, which is good for business. A “totally satisfied” customer contributes 2.6

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. The first thing you’re going to do is search online for a place that meets these criteria, right? Not convinced? Picture this: It’s a Sunday.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

It’s no secret that more customers equals higher revenue. However, with fewer customers dining out weekly , restaurants must ensure that they can serve each diner quickly and satisfy them enough that they’ll want to return. Table turnover rate is a crucial factor to consider if you want to provide efficient service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

As a result, the use of self-ordering kiosks and QR codes during the pandemic went up by 750 percent, with 77 percent of survey respondents saying they would prefer contactless ordering and payment once the pandemic ends. consumers being new to ordering meal delivery services (up from 47 percent in March 2021).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

This industry seeks to develop a value proposition that speaks to its consumers and convinces them to dine in their restaurants. But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

Consumers demand it and the market has responded by offering several delivery options, from independent delivery companies to national firms. If you’re wondering whether delivery is good for your concept, the short answer is yes. consumers order delivery or takeout once a week. Projected U.S. Projected U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. The best solutions always put the focus on providing a fulfilling end-to-end experience for both your your customers and your staff.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. Table of Contents.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

It shows your employer that you're a good fit for the role—and tells you if the restaurant is a good fit for you. Walk the interviewer through your experience working in restaurants, the roles you've held and your responsibilities. Can you tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer? How to Answer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. The increased cost of goods due to supply chain issues and economic inflation is causing brands to look for other ways to increase margins. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Many small business owners added online storefronts and delivery services to help sustain their business admidst vanishing in-store customers, but they now face a new economic threat – friendly fraud. In many ways, restaurants offering online ordering and delivery services face the same challenges as other online businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. Consumers still demand convenience when it comes to their meals, but they also want variety. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025. And more than 40 percent of US consumers are likely to go to the drive-through, get takeout or use delivery even when dine-in is allowed, according to Tork.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell. In order to improve the customer experience, build trust, and protect customer data, restaurants must be diligent in their QR code implementation efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

's 2024 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), which examines shopper practices and preferences when interacting on and offline with local businesses, including restaurants. Just as no one wants to be catfished by a fake dating profile, consumers don't want to be misled by inaccurate business information.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2023

The restaurant industry has generally seen an increase in online orders since the start of the pandemic. It means more restaurant businesses now have an online presence. So, how do you attract more customers to your restaurant in the competitive market? However, your current customers don’t owe you a review.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You wouldn’t be alone; well-known brands including Prezzo, Itsu and Côte Brasserie have all made the decision to go card-only for good as a means to reduce costs and speed up customer service. Around 950 million mobile users make online mobile payments , leading to the rise of pay-at-table technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The impact of COVID-19 on customer behavior was experienced swiftly f by all industries. The Value of Trust.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

In regions where the number of new cases has dropped, restaurant patrons may experience “fatigue” regarding strict safeguards and social distancing when trying to enjoy a meal out. That consumers are extremely concerned about staying safe is confirmed by a recent survey of 8,511 restaurant customers nationwide by VIPinsiders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2024

Unfortunately, the very same convenience that has been extended to consumers has also opened the door for bad actors. First, reward programs turn physical goods into digital goods that are easy to move around, have no upper-value limit, and barely need monetization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips. Bars and fine dining take home the biggest tips : Overall, tipping trends are staying stable across business types year-over-year, with customers continuing to tip around 3 percent more at bars (19.25 percent, from 16.93

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2021

The pandemic has created unprecedented demand for online ordering platforms. Customer demand for delivery is 135 times higher than before COVID-19, according to Yelp. Contactless ordering has become an integral part of business rather than just a tool to navigate this crisis. The Ups and Downs of Ordering Apps.

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