Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Even though local and state orders prohibiting or severely restricting restaurants’ ability to serve customers and generate and revenue, standard business liability policies did not provide coverage, and many policies had a pandemic exclusion. The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

Mobile Ordering 418

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Food Safety 418

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The restaurant experience has quickly become a digital landscape. While a boon for both restauranteurs and customers in the name of increased sales, greater convenience, and streamlined payment processes, these cashless payment systems add new vulnerabilities to already often-targeted point-of-sale systems.

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2025 Point of Sale Food Supply 2024 558

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.”

2025 450

2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience. Similarly, AI-driven thermostats will optimize indoor climates, enhancing the comfort of both staff and customers while balancing energy usage.

2025 419

2025 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Online Ordering 419

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.

SEO 324

SEO Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service 324

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. This not only frees up labor but also reduces order errors.

2025 251

2025 Online Ordering Franchise Franchising 251

EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In both fine dining establishments and cafes, filtered, sparkling water is increasingly part of the included hospitality experience, not an upsell. Sinzer also considers what ensures diners feel like the price tag equates to a full experience. “We And that’s how it should be.

Fine Dining 331

Fine Dining Customer Experience Compost Recycling 331

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Today’s consumers are on the hunt for bold and unique flavor combinations that enhance their seasonal experiences. This shift in preferences presents in-store bakeries with a prime opportunity to refresh their offerings and boost seasonal sales through various channels.

Seasonal Menu 221

Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods Customer Experience Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

With the increased need for technology, every business will need to continue to invest in and look for opportunities to incorporate e-commerce and online events into their business model, making sure their customers are directly in mind. What will things look like moving forward?

Hospitality 474

Hospitality Presentation Outdoor Travel 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

The experience agency, who designed new restaurant prototypes for clients such as Burger King, Panda Express and Panera Bread, surveyed consumers to gain a better understanding of the current customer journey and what guests value most about the restaurant experience, particularly at casual dining and fast casual restaurants.

Customer Experience 493

Customer Experience Fast Casual 2024 Dine-in 493

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. The key lesson both establishments teach?

2024 473

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2021

These conditions present an evolving challenge for restaurants when it comes to providing a safe dining experience for customers and employees, especially when it’s often unknown whether patrons are vaccinated or not. You can also work with a digital consultancy to build a customized app.

Technology 568

Technology Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 568

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

However, with prices rising, customers are choosier about where they spend their money. This has led to a growing appeal for unique dining experiences and fast-casual concepts. While this shift isnt entirely new, it has gained momentum post-pandemic as consumers place greater value on the overall dining experience.

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Fast Casual Customer Experience Design Casual 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

It’s easy for restaurant experiences to be impersonal and ordinary right now, with face masks and takeout containers dictating the nature of dining. Upgrade Your Takeout Experience. Upgrade Your Takeout Experience. The area of restaurant operation that presents the most opportunity for improvement is takeout and delivery.

Food Safety 487

Food Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Entertainment 487

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person. The customer's needs always come first, even though my prices continue to rise. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments.

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Menu pricing isnt just about covering costsits about finding that sweet spot where profitability, customer perception, and operational reality meet. Too high, and youll drive customers away. High-end restaurants can charge more for the experience, leaving wiggle room for a higher food cost percentage.

Pricing 195

Pricing Menu Point of Sale Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

Rethinking Beverages The typical drink upsell—soft drinks and coffee or tea—has decreased over the past few years as customers increasingly eat restaurant food at home. Delivery users are less price-sensitive than customers using other sales channels. What’s on the Menu?

Beverage 493

Beverage Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

Yet all of these parts must work together in harmony for the customer to leave the restaurant feeling satisfied, with their only hunger being to return for another visit. In reality, they can cause significant damage to the business and its ability to provide guests with an incredible experience.

Communication 492

Communication Operations Leadership Employee Relations 492

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is not the normal amount of angst that has been present for decades fickle customer tastes, rising cost of goods, changing demographics, or escalating rents; there are far deeper concerns that make everyone scratch their heads in wonder. Is the experience in jeopardy? There are problems, right now, without answers.

Fine Dining 228

Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Recruiting 228

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. Maximizing this opportunity for free marketing is key to developing deep relationships with customers and building customer loyalty. Marketing.

Franchise 536

Franchise Franchising Operations Loyalty Program 536

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Even as restaurants reopen to some on-premise dining, takeout presents distinct advantages: Takeout can help make up for those “missing tables” resulting from social distancing requirements, even as it requires less of a restaurant’s biggest expense item: labor. Delight Your Customers. Deliver a Great Experience.

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Coupons Social Media Online Ordering Customer Experience 596

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2024

Rather than viewing guest complaints as obstacles, savvy restaurateurs recognize them as opportunities to foster long-term customer loyalty. Instead of engaging in debates, successful establishments prioritize understanding the customer's concerns and addressing them with focused attention.

Customer Experience 474

Customer Experience Customer Service Dine-in Sustainability 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2024

Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. Some restaurant owners have forced their customers to deliver their feedback using radio buttons or check box questions. But these miss the richness of customer feedback.

Social Media 491

Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service Franchise 491

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.

Kitchen Safety 531

Kitchen Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 531

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

This shift in consumer behavior underscores the need for restaurants to cater to this growing customer demographic. Embracing solo diners not only opens doors to a wider customer base but also presents an opportunity for establishments to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. restaurant visits to a record 35 percent.

Loyalty Program 411

Loyalty Program Catering Seating Customer Experience 411

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.

Marketing 585

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. For restaurant operators, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge: how to implement an online ordering system that maximizes revenue while maintaining control over their customer relationships.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Crafting festive drinks is a great way to engage customers and set the mood for Halloween celebrations. Garnish it with fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint to enhance its spooky presentation. Here are some Halloween cocktail ideas that will thrill your guests and add seasonal flair to your menu. Ingredients 2 oz. bourbon 1/2 oz.

Menu 221

Menu Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Bar 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2022

By predicting orders, the stores that used this technology were able to reduce wait times by 30 seconds on average, which is quite impressive given that drive-thru ordering experiences typically last only a few minutes. Another application of AI in restaurants is the creation of Personalized Customer Experiences via Kiosks.

Front of House 493

Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Food Order 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2024

Attracting new customers is important to every business owner. While there are many marketing strategies to get customers in the door, it is just as important to create customer service strategies that keep them coming back. Why prioritize the customer experience?

Customer Service 474

Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience Employee Relations 474

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They play a big role in overseeing your inventory and attending to customer complaints. What would you do if a customer claims they were overcharged? How would you handle a conflict between a bar staff and a customer? What would you do if a regular customer becomes intoxicated and difficult to manage? what did you do?

Bar 195

Bar Management Management Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Even restaurants traditionally associated with their unique dine-in experiences, such as Benihana and Fogo de Chão, now have branded delivery programs. To further reinforce the importance of search, Google recently shared that one in two restaurant visits is digitally influenced during their presentation at MUFSO 2019.

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Delivery Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service 558

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive. Trend One: Offering Ready-Made Solutions for Customers In today’s world, restaurant operators face guest attention deficit. A social media presentation is crucial. How can you achieve this?

2024 520

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

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.

Operations 195

Operations Management Management Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Improving air quality in restaurants can provide an economic benefit, as customers will feel more confident in dining out once more. With COVID-19 positive cases on the decline, restaurants can finally focus on getting customers back into dining rooms and promoting their dining experiences. Hesitancy to Return to Normality.

Front of House 437

Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Advertising 437

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

While there is a satisfactory level of comfort for patrons to return to in-person dining experiences, businesses should consider the dining experience as a whole – people crave togetherness in their social settings now more than ever. Businesses that create interactive experiences for patrons attract and retain customers.

Fine Dining 474

Fine Dining Events Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

Understanding the Drought The labor shortage has hit hard, with many restaurants operating below capacity despite a rebound in customer demand. These impacts affect not only the bottom line for businesses but also the dining experience for customers. This can ultimately lead to lower customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Loyalty Program 491

Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience Insurance 491