7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. With modern technology platforms, there's no need for physical cards or receipts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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. If equipment isn’t working properly, you run the risk of disappointed customers and a loss of sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic, businesses across various sectors rapidly embraced digital experiences to adapt to the changing landscape. Forced to navigate restaurant closures and a surge in food delivery, QSRs swiftly implemented changes to their online ordering, delivery systems, and in-house experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For many, that solution lies in technology such as self-service kiosks, QR codes, and online ordering. Come 2023, it will be increasingly important for restaurants to factor technology into their budgets to adapt to the changing economic landscape and better meet consumer demand. It's Time for Innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Customers can enjoy a seamless dining experience, and restaurant operators can realize greater returns on their investments. Tech-Driven Strategies for Tech-Savvy Diners Hospitality is a guest-centric industry, and as such, it has a vested interest in exploring opportunities to enhance the customer experience.

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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 by 2027.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

SpotOn was named by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in 2024, joining past winners like OpenAI, AirBnB, and Microsoft. Listed as number 9 in the dining category by Fast Company , SpotOn was recognized for its continuous innovation with products like Seat & Send and Marketing Assist.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. I see a few things on the horizon as part of the ongoing evolution of the relationship between restaurants and technology. Partly driven by labor, but also folks just looking to innovate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s new on the menu for today’s innovative restaurants? Internet of Things (IoT) technology. 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.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Luckily, modern technology has introduced several innovations that streamline the restaurant relocation process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and manageable. From cloud-based tools to smart IoT sensors, technology is revolutionizing how restaurants relocate. They can do this without setting foot in the new location.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

The restaurant industry is on the cusp of a transformative revolution driven by rapid technological advancements. From table-side ordering systems to kitchen automation and artificial intelligence, these innovations promise to enhance the dining experience and reshape restaurant operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Though much ink has been spilled over the difficult hurdles restaurants survived — and thrived — through, it’s also important to highlight the positive changes that are transforming the industry, and that includes technology. Technology, Then and Now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s tech-driven world, customers and workers alike expect a seamless payments experience wherever they go. With the restaurant industry facing an ongoing labor shortage , it’s more crucial than ever to offer your staff the best experience possible, which includes optimizing their payments experience.

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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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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. However, every restaurant category needs to discover the most effective approach to utilize digital ordering technology.

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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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Restaurant Technology Guys

DECEMBER 25, 2022

French-trained chef Grégoire Jacquet had a vision of a local restaurant offering quality fine dining-style food with the convenience of a quick carry-out experience. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. Check them out at Grégoire | French Restaurant in Berkeley, CA (gregoirerestaurant.com). The post 164.

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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. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Despite these challenges, the restaurant sector is ripe with technological opportunities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Restaurants Embrace Technology Today, some of the pressure of labor shortages in the restaurant industry is mitigated by technology. This is an innovation that consumers appreciate: 42 percent of diners have already used kiosks , and one in every three people say they would like restaurants to have more kiosks available.

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TastyIgniter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Discover ten innovative strategies for restaurants to thrive in today's dynamic market. From menu innovation and enhanced customer experiences to embracing automation and sustainability, learn how to adapt your operations, leverage technology, and prioritize efficiency to stay ahead of industry trends.

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Bingage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Growing up with your latest technology trends can give your restaurant a competitive edge and ensure that you serve your customers the best possible experience. Personalization refers to communicating with customers at every touchpoint. QR codes for restaurants have emerged to be an essential tool for a better experience.

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With over 70 speakers from across the industry, the event is sure to deliver countless valuable insights into what technology trends restaurants will be adopting in the near future to promote brand success. FSTEC, the annual conference “where restaurants and tech connect,” is coming up in Dallas, Texas.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 —  SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the Most Innovative Companies for 2024. To view the complete list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, visit [link].

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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. More realistically, technology advancements can eliminate superfluous tasks and automate components of complex ones. Customers skip the line entirely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of fast food, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of heated discussion, especially with giant brands adopting (…or, ahem, dropping) this new technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

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Typsy

MAY 11, 2021

As your restaurant looks forward to offering in-person dining again, you may want to try innovative approaches to customer experience. With new safety regulations coming into force and new technologies becoming available, now is the time to adapt and change the way your venue operates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Neiman highlights the role of technology-powered tactics such as upselling menu add-ons and optimizing digital ordering in addition to using collected data to better meet the needs of the still-value conscious guest. Value deals have trained customers to spend less, so reversing this effect won’t be an immediate fix.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Future foodspaces will need to be designed to meet the personalized needs of diverse customer bases, according to Culinary Crossroads: How Societal Shifts Are Defining Tomorrow’s Dining , the latest whitepaper from IA Interior Architects research initiative, HumanX. "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Extraordinary times always seem to lead to extraordinary innovations, and the restaurant industry is currently in the midst of perhaps the greatest time of upheaval, ever. A large part of their success are the innovations that are reinventing their restaurants to accommodate a changed consumer base. Rethink the Restaurant Experience.

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SpotOn

JUNE 17, 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024 — Today, SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, revealed the details of its Restaurant Operator Intelligence Report, which further solidifies the connection between technology and restaurant profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

.” The COVID-19 pandemic—more than any contentious customer or kitchen catastrophe—is putting that skill to test. As the nation grapples with another wave of restaurant closings and reduced dining room capacity, establishments must quickly respond to the cry for innovation in the industry. No-Touch Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Three ways to ease the adversarial relationship between your staff and your technology. Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. The key lies in uniting staff with technology. There’s even technology that can help automate the training process.

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SpotOn

JULY 1, 2024

This program provides foodservice operators with a growing suite of technology solutions designed to drive traffic, simplify staffing, and modernize operations. Foods and SpotOn will empower US Foods customers with the point-of-sale, labor management , and other technology they need to succeed on their own terms. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

While the law marks one of the most important victories for the rights of those with disabilities, much more can be done to accommodate this community with its ever-evolving needs, including utilizing advanced technology. Now, it is up to restaurants to embrace this technology and help build a more inclusive future.

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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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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Table service restaurants have been a cornerstone of the dining experience for many years. While the basic premise of table service restaurants has remained the same for decades, many innovations in recent years have transformed the industry and the way we dine out.

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