Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Here are five tips for planning for the future to provide the best service: Understand Your Customers. Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. The people that answer the phone for takeout orders are now your frontline for customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The restaurant experience has quickly become a digital landscape. With cashless transactions and delivery services becoming the norm, diners are enjoying faster, more streamlined dining journeys. But this technology adoption has also introduced new cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has not only transformed the global social, political, and economic climate, but has also changed how businesses operate. Last year completely upended how customers ate: Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) heavily relied on drive-thrus for business. Joe Erlinger, head of McDonald’s U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience.

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ChowNow

MARCH 13, 2025

Managing delivery orders shouldnt feel like running an obstacle course, but for many restaurant operators, thats exactly what it is. Juggling multiple food delivery apps means switching between tablets, manually entering orders into the POS, and trying to keep track of ever-changing fees and commissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2021

In March, businesses were forced to take a step back and look at their business model to ensure that they were addressing their customer’s health, hygiene and safety concerns. So, what can brands do to address the impacts of COVID-19, while being mindful of the past, present and future of customer experience?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

That said, the processes that became norms during the pandemic, such as online ordering and contactless pickup, are here to stay for the convenience of hungry customers. Beyond the applications that customers use to order, there are a myriad of other apps that keep restaurants running on the backend that should never be compromised.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

These changes are driven by a combination of consumer demands, technological breakthroughs, and the industry’s need to adapt to economic and operational challenges. From reimagining workflows to enhancing guest interactions, technology is shaping how restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses operate.

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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. Here are the biggest takeout problems operators contend with on a daily basis. Order management issues.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to a recent study , 44 percent of Americans use food delivery services, and the entire country spends over $100 billion on food delivery in a year. Offering delivery can, without a doubt, lead to more sales for your restaurant. Before signing a contract with a third-party delivery service, ask the following questions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

The prominence of food delivery and service robots has increased in the overall restaurant industry. In this blog, we will discuss the changing face of the restaurant industry as a result of the introduction of food delivery and service robots. Contactless Food Delivery- Robots Taking Over the Streets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2024

Here’s the scene of a restaurant using third-party delivery… Dine-in customers walk into the smell of delicious food, but the atmosphere feels more like a busy train station than a place to eat. Drivers who are trying to be more efficient are even batching orders themselves – picking up multiple deliveries at once.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2022

Offering the right type of discount will help operators win more loyal customers. The food and grocery delivery space is booming – and it shows no signs of slowing down. With larger orders, “percent-off” offers can have a greater benefit for the customer. Percentage-Based Discounts. Loyalty Rewards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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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. It’s always great to know exactly what customers are thinking and to have direct insights into friction points. What should restaurant owners take away from the survey findings?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

Pizza restaurants are poised to continue their evolution this year and incremental changes, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and customer preferences, will create both challenges and opportunities for pizzeria owners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

No longer are customers relying solely on traditional keyword-based searches for terms like “restaurant near me”; instead, they’re using natural, conversational language to find exactly what they want. Customers often browse Instagram for aesthetic appeal and real-time updates before deciding where to dine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2025

workers now operating in a hybrid model, restaurants can focus on becoming the go-to destination for office-day meals through targeted promotions, convenient ordering options and other innovations. Diners aren’t just looking for the cheapest meal; they’re looking for the best balance of quality, quantity, and experience.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By the time you finish this article, youll know how to approach restaurant marketing the right way and not waste time doing guesswork, crossing your fingers, and then hoping you see new customers walking through the door. Customers have more choices, higher expectations, and countless ways to discover (or overlook) your restaurant.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Regular customers make up the backbone of any restaurants sales , but if you put a group of restaurant owners around a table, the conversation inevitably focuses on growth through new customer acquisition. But first, why is customer retention such a big deal? Sales: 80% of sales typically come from 20% of clients. Thats huge!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Delivery is an essential part of restaurants nowadays, which is why there are more restaurants partnering with third-party delivery services, even if they already have their own in-house delivery. But the only thing harder than managing one delivery system is simultaneously managing two. Monitor Order Sources.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

.” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. Customer expectations are level set by their most advanced in-store and digital experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In fact, leveraging IoT is revolutionizing the sector by optimizing supply chain management, enhancing the customer experience, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Elevating customer experiences. IoT is also improving the overall customer experience. Optimize operational efficiencies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As the QSR industry becomes increasingly crowded, understanding operations from the inside out is more crucial than ever. As competition intensifies, companies must innovate and streamline operations to stay ahead. This is where real, hands-on experience becomes invaluable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2024

. "We are seeing many restaurants, chains and independents use price value messages to win new customers and grow visits and loyalty with existing customers. While price may be one of the drivers of the visit, the restaurant staff must deliver on the experience expected, from taste to food variety and quality, and good service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator. In addition to restaurant operators opening or transitioning to the ghost kitchen strategy, grocers are also exploring this new concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This inflation at the customer–facing end of the restaurant business has largely been fuelled by rapidly increasing operating costs – by as much as 11.7 These increased menu prices deter more diners, and then the operators are again forced to increase costs or decrease spending on quality products to survive.

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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. A strong restaurant brand goes beyond a logo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Takeout Holds Steady, Delivery Slumps Delivery orders dropped 9 percent, while dine-in traffic fell 20 percent. Is Delivery Worth the Dollars? More than one third (36 percent) of Americans plan to order food delivery for the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. “Customers still associate the experience with your brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

is the second-largest online food delivery market​ and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. This threat encompasses both sides of the transaction: customers and drivers, requiring collective vigilance and adaptive strategies to counteract evolving scams. And experts predict the market will increase close to $500B by 2027.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Robert Sietsema/Eater NY Wonder wants to fix food delivery — so it just acquired Grubhub On November 13, Wonder, the company that describes itself as “a new kind of food hall,” announced its acquisition of the established food ordering and delivery platform Grubhub. How is Wonder different from other delivery platforms?

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. Whether theyre grabbing takeout on the way home from work or scheduling a delivery for later that day, digital ordering has become the norm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

While there are budgetary differences between a chain restaurant vs an single location, investment in technology must be made in order to meet new customer expectations and ease the burden of staffing shortages. Maximizing this opportunity for free marketing is key to developing deep relationships with customers and building customer loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

But these days, between labor shortages and challenges in the shipping industry, staff is scrambling just to keep day-to-day operations running smooth. These teams want to focus on customer relations and hospitality, but are instead navigating how to get the supplies they need. Luckily, there is hope.

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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. If customer retention is a priority consider a digital loyalty program or automated marketing tools.

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