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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There was a time when 70% of F&B employees didn’t receive training for customer service. Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. A well-structured restaurant training program will let you turn this around.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Restaurant owners are looking for creative ways to revamp the indoor dining experience with improved health and safety standards. Restaurant owners can use these helpful tips to promote key health and safety standards in order to regain trust and improve the overall customer experience: Improve Air, Hand and Surface Hygiene.

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Kitchen Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 531

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. Safety is Priority #1. During COVID and post COVID shutdown, there’s a whole new dynamic- safety.

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Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management 545

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. Boost automation.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Supply Audits 489

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2020

Our centers quickly adjusted their business models to provide everything from COVID and social distancing signs to safety screens and shields to PPE across all industries, including the restaurant industry. As hungry customers cross the threshold into your restaurant, a fresh set of signs should greet them. In the Kitchen.

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Communication Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House 493

ChowNow

MARCH 28, 2025

AI is no longer just a buzzword, its a reality that is reshaping how restaurants operate, interact with customers, and make decisions. From automating routine tasks to enhancing customer experiences, AI is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. Exceeding health and safety standards not only ensures the well-being of customers, but it also cultivates a positive experience that fosters loyalty.

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Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 469

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Adopting in-house technologies became necessary for restaurants to stay open throughout the pandemic, restart operations after temporary closures, and pivot services to maintain revenue while still following enhanced health and safety protocols. As such, an industry migration is underway. Want to be Tech-Savvy? Start with Your Staff.

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Front of House Back of House Loyalty Program Customer Experience 609

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Over and above these suggestions, if you have the size to spread out your kitchen you should do so. Kitchens must be sanitized, per recommended guidelines. If you make them feel welcomed, they will continue to come back again and again and will remember your personal touch on their experience. They are for your own safety too.

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FOH Kitchen Safety BOH Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, thinks so. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. That’s where companies like Kitchen Robotics come in – the company stands out as one of the few companies to have successfully commercialized a product. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) learned more from Zinger.

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Food Safety BOH Kitchen Safety FOH 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

It quickly became obvious that the brands best able to respond to the challenges posed by COVID restrictions and customer behavior changes were those with a strong digital foundation. With the collection of more customer data comes the opportunity to retool customer engagement marketing. Data-Driven Personalization.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 508

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The COVID-19 pandemic—more than any contentious customer or kitchen catastrophe—is putting that skill to test. Data shows that guests want to dine out but safety concerns are the biggest factor holding them back. A prerequisite for working in the restaurant industry is often to be “quick on your feet.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. When restaurants got the green light to reopen their dining rooms, they implemented a host of safety procedures to prevent the spread of germs.

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Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It was a convenience added to the playbook to assist customers with difficulty getting out of their car or to keep larger orders from blocking up a drive thru. The extra precautions and contortions of today’s pick-ups will eventually fade, but the model of customers grabbing food right outside the restaurant is here to stay.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience Food Order 590

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Deploying RFID for Supply Chain Traceability.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 454

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Wally Sadat, CMO of The Kebab Shop, a chain of restaurants in California and Texas, has been using On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store during our beta test and said it helped him manage costs and retain customers during recent months. Sellers can pass this fee entirely to the buyer or offer custom delivery promotions.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. 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.

Operations 491

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 491

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Teams are able to increase tips and revenue without burnout, all while creating a positive customer experience. New safety protocols may hurt restaurants’ bottom line again, while also impacting retention rates due to business closures and lack of steady income. POS Integrations.

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Loyalty Program 2022 Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 579

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

What was once a gradual process turned into a rapid transformation, permanently reshaping how restaurants operate and interact with customers. Customers have now fully embraced the benefits of using restaurant technology, and to keep up with guests evolving expectations, the tech industry is growing at an incredible rate.

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2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike. Instead, they should see it as an opportunity to start an important conversation about the employee experience. Restaurants face a multifaceted compliance situation.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 The use of delivery apps, like UberEats and DoorDash, provided a much-needed revenue stream allowing restaurants to rely less on an in-person brick-and-mortar experience. The Store Experience. million since the start of the pandemic.

Food Truck 539

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. Likewise, ensure that you and your kitchen staff hold the necessary food safety certifications so that your guests are in good hands.

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Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. Instead, you can reach a compromise in your menu.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Customer Service 539

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. These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

Operations 472

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 472

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

With restaurants pivoting to delivery only or curbside operations around the globe right now, getting this information to your customers is critical to spreading the word. Chatbots are everything from online simulations to Alexa, assistants who in this case are designed to help connect restaurants with customers around the clock.

Food Safety 522

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 522

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. The restaurant dining experience has changed forever and menu items must also adapt to these times. Customer Communication.

Front of House 531

Front of House Inventory Food Safety Social Media 531

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. The last thing you want to do is promise customers delivery times that you have no chance of delivering.

Front of House 545

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 545

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. “Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

Customer comfort levels with on-premise dining varies and proper hygiene continues to be at the forefront of diners’ minds. Secure the collection area, by communicating health and safety efforts to guests with messaging and signage at the pickup/curbside line and/or notes inside takeout bags. In the U.S.,

Guest Recovery 508

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

As a new normal emerges, it will be more important than ever to elevate the dining experience with experiences that are personal and delightful. Each of these endpoints is part of the guest journey and are key in delivering a harmonized experience. And this will take some time. Build Data-First Architectures.

Back of House 568

Back of House Front of House Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering 568

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The best restaurants are those that keep back-of-house processes running smoothly to ensure a great front-of-house experience for guests. Connected warewashing dispensers that leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) support cleanliness, food safety compliance, sustainability and the bottom line. Cleaning up the Dishwashing Process.

Kitchen Safety 508

Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety Equipment 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Restaurants will focus on creating story-driven dining experiences, harnessing technology and local partnerships to deepen emotional engagement with guests, according to the "2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining" report by Incisiv in collaboration with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

Loyalty Program 473

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns). Do not bypass safety guards. How to prevent cross-contamination.

Food Safety 493

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law Equipment 493

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 506

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. Airflow within restaurants should flow from cleaner sources to dirtier sources – from dining areas to kitchens, restrooms to pick up / delivery spaces and more. Rethinking the Consumer-Facing Footprint.

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Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 531