7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. Third-party delivery.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

In just three weeks, they created a native solution that allowed Clover restaurant merchants to enable online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup. This digital innovation has been helpful for small business, with roughly 20 percent of all transaction volume for Clover restaurants running through online ordering.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 245

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In response, 37 percent of restaurants are offering online ordering and 32 percent accept mobile payments. Now more than ever, restaurant leaders need to find new ways to create truly one-of-a-kind dining experiences that give people a reason to leave the comfort of their home and ditch the ease of ordering with the click of a button.

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Innovation Technology Management Management 163

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

While it's undoubtedly a difficult time for restaurants, this has also been an era of innovation and resilience. Here's what the team at Hamburger Mary's did to alter their operations in order to keep customers and staff safe during the pandemic: PPE - Customers must wear face masks at all times except when eating or drinking.

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Airlines Food Safety Mobile Ordering Website Management 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now is the time when your restaurant can experiment with and implement new technologies to help reduce costs, improve margins, and stay safe during COVID-19. Decrease restaurant costs with order management software A tremendous 92% of restaurant sales currently take place off-premise.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

For example, a brand may prepare a bulk of their ingredients in a commissary kitchen, and assemble to order in a ghost kitchen. Without a physical restaurant that diners can experience, it can be hard to show it. When you don't have a brand that people already know about, finding customers isn't easy. Kitchen Pods.

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Front of House Food Truck Back of House Social Media 435

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

There’s a wide range of options available that take the entire process online. In his book Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business , restaurateur Danny Meyer outlined his low-tech-process of keeping up with his customers’ preferences and things about them to remember and personalize their experiences.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 10, 2023

These digital culinary ventures are revolutionizing the food industry by existing exclusively online. Virtual kitchens Virtual, ghost, or cloud kitchens are purpose-built spaces dedicated exclusively to online food production. They don’t have a physical dining area for customers. They don’t entertain dine-in customers.

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Online Ordering Social Media Food Order Customer Experience 222

Thrive POS

APRIL 6, 2023

Pizza delivery has come a long way since the days of hand-written orders and phone calls. With the advent of online ordering and delivery apps, the industry has seen significant growth and change in recent years. One such POS for pizza that's leading the way in innovation is Thrive POS.

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POS Innovation Delivery Online Ordering 135

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Now, you can resurrect your dead times and build a new stream of revenue through innovative technology providing messaging that appeals directly to each consumer on a personal level. However, there’s an opportunity to turn slow nights into "grow" nights and counter declining revenue by changing customer behavior.

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Seating Innovation Marketing Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

How to improve customer experience, capitalize on new opportunities, and implement innovative technologies. Even in this challenging time for the industry, restaurants are finding innovative ways to better serve the needs of their customers. Focus on Customer Experience and Personalization.

Customer Experience 215

Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Fine Dining Innovation 215

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 189

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 24, 2022

The idea of allowing users to skip the queue as well as the enormous revenue opportunity available in table ordering mobile app category is driving restaurants and app development companies to innovate. Quick-serve, fine-casual, and fast-food restaurants have taken to restaurant ordering apps faster than full-service restaurants.

Customer Experience 105

Customer Experience Ordering Mobile Ordering Front of House 105

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Now, tell him or her about these key areas: Your unique selling proposition which details the value you're providing customers. Don't stop there!

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License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

According to The Enterprises Project , digital transformation can be defined as the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. Most customers would phone-in carryout orders. Try indexing your online ordering link.

Online Ordering 227

Online Ordering Point of Sale POS SEO 227

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. While increasing grocery costs could lead some consumers to eat out instead , it’s clear that restaurants need to do more to justify higher prices and improve the customer experience. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

Customer Experience 188

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Mobile Ordering 188

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Prioritize sustainability.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Audits Food Supply 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

To capitalize on this momentum, here’s how to use QR codes as part of your recipe for creating brand awareness and improving customer experience. Customers can choose the content they’d like to see before being redirected to their final destination. Up the personalization ante by providing QR code ordering.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Coupons Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. However, growth brings growing pains.

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Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 183

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. Luckily, QSRs have no shortage of technologies at their disposal to help them achieve the sort of customer personalization that drives profits. Easing Customer and Employee Friction.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 197

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. I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. Importantly, employees are freed up to fulfill orders more quickly and accurately, allowing for increased speed of service.

Employee Relations 197

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Additionally, by fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, establishments are positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in a competitive market.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

To revitalize the workforce and enhance operational efficiency, it is imperative that we boldly explore innovative solutions across reskilling, retention, and robotics. Understanding the Drought The labor shortage has hit hard, with many restaurants operating below capacity despite a rebound in customer demand.

Loyalty Program 196

Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience Insurance 196

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

There are several related practices that I think we’re going to see prevail as dining brands look for innovative ways to not just survive but thrive. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process.

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2022 Marketing Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 208

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s new on the menu for today’s innovative restaurants? Thanks to the labor shortage and increased profit pressure, savvy restaurants are going digital to provide the best customer experience and to keep up with the hefty competition. If they go down, it’s critical to get them back online ASAP.

Technology 180

Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 180

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario. Customers expect quick, seamless service and personalized experiences.

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Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

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.

Technology 206

Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Online Ordering 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

Restaurants have traditionally addressed wage increases in two ways: by passing the cost on to the customer with increased menu prices; or by reducing cost and cutting operational hours and workforce. In the past, both options have resulted in dissatisfaction for employees and customers. As an example, a large U.S.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience Retail 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion and is expected to grow to $223.7

Technology 196

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

2023 has the potential to be transformative for restaurants, with opportunity for new innovation beyond a recession in these first months. We’re also starting to see a shift in diner behavior in the convergence of dine-in and delivery, as some consumers order delivery/takeout during the week and dine-in at restaurants on the weekends.

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2023 Online Ordering Social Media Website Management 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fortunately, the latest advances in AI technology may keep the lights on for restaurants facing staffing shortages, while also helping these businesses run more efficiently and obtain more customers. Personalized Marketing AI enables restaurants to create personalized marketing campaigns based on customer data.

Technology 215

Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Even before the recent COVID surges, new vaccine mandates and other restrictions, the analysts at Revenue Management Solutions advised their restaurant clients that online ordering was here to stay. So how can restaurant operators increase the profitability of online menus? Suggestive Selling. ” Blind Spots Revealed.

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Menu Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Website Management 197

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For many, that solution lies in technology such as self-service kiosks, QR codes, and online ordering. It's Time for Innovation. As such, restaurants will have to find new ways to innovate and become more efficient, exacerbating their need for solutions, and accelerating the need for technology.

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2023 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 201

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

In mid-November, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane” in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window.

Website Management 179

Website Management Customer Experience Food Order Online Ordering 179

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Technology innovations offer the potential to bridge the gap between the need to keep their business running and deliver quality products and experiences to their guests. Enter digital tableside ordering. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial.

Technology 225

Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 225