Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. Modular Chicken.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Restaurants pivoted to contactless ordering with open arms for sanitary and social distancing purposes, and embraced digital platforms and apps that enabled streamlined delivery and curbside pickup. The benefits of automation are two-fold for your existing and future employees and your customers.

Technology 189

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to Tork research, 44 percent of people say they feel good knowing they are supporting local restaurants when they order takeout or delivery. For example, in 2019, a Cincinnati-based restaurant, Buffalo Wings & Rings, a franchise with 60 locations across the U.S, Offer a variety of ordering options for your diners.

Loyalty Program 198

Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 198

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Two, there will continue to be pushback on high commission fees from third-party delivery services, and more and more restaurants will find that, given the commission-free alternatives, they simply don’t need them. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My

Franchise 110

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 110

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Faced with the stark reality of closed dining areas, people working from home, and home-cooked meals, COVID-19 will force a radical rethinking of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) marketing. 88 percent of consumers are cooking more meals at home since stay-at-home orders went into effect in March.

Marketing 177

Marketing Franchise Franchising Social Media 177

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers.

2021 189

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. New App for Wahlburgers. At 500 points, guests can get a complimentary Wahlburgers t-shirt or hat.

Franchise 77

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 77

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

And automated order taking, well, it is going to be one of the top trends in the restaurant industry in 2023. . Automated order-taking refers to technology, operating systems, or software that take orders from customers and respond to them automatically. Why Should You Integrate Automated Order Taking?

Ordering 52

Ordering Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

It improves customer service by providing faster, more efficient transactions (and additional transaction types, such as self-service or online ordering) and engages customers on a deeper level through gift card implementation and loyalty programs. It can then alert wait staff when orders are ready.

Point of Sale 113

Point of Sale Cash Management POS Franchise 113

Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 24, 2022

Domino’s Marketing Campaign Domino’s proved their dedication to customer interaction by creating the Ultimate Delivery Vehicle contest for design aficionados. Pizza Patron, which also accepts pesos for payment from its 75% Latino customer base, answered by reaching out. Online or smartphone orders receive one point per $5 spent.

Marketing 52

Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 52

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Employees determine the customer service experience in a restaurant. Tools like cloud-based scheduling and centralized mobile apps for employees can help make labor scheduling more efficient. With customers demanding more accountability and transparency, flexibility in making menu updates has become a necessity.

Operations 92

Operations 2020 Mobile Ordering Social Media 92

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. Augustine, Florida, a new self-serve store in Bayonne, New Jersey, focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window, and a counter-service store in Navarre, Florida, that will appeal strongly to tourists. "This

Franchise 172

Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 172

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This includes enforcing health requirements with your employees, and also making sure to communicate your policies to customers. Customer behavior isn’t something that will likely change overnight, so a challenge in 2021 will be to instill customer confidence in your business while still maintaining healthy operations.

2021 78

2021 Operations Mobile Ordering Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” “This is historic for our brand,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development. A Deal to Taco ‘Bout. Taco John’s International Inc. The best is yet to come for Taco John’s!”

Franchise 167

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests.

Franchise 189

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

Franchise 168

Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 168

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising. The family-owned business has thrown star-studded virtual parties and showered customers with giveaways galore. The family-owned business has thrown star-studded virtual parties and showered customers with giveaways galore. Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

Franchise 185

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Fast Casual 185

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. 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. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

Food Safety 210

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 210

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

Franchise 153

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Customer Experience 153

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 367

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 352

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand.

2024 197

2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 197

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It also could provide a future outlook for the industry, especially if more states implement stay-at-home orders in response to rising COVID-19 cases. Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. percent demand decline.

Loyalty Program 145

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Fast Casual Consumer Goods 145

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Most Important safety initiatives.

2020 189

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. So, for the first time, restaurant owners and marketers are able to see exactly what their customer’s buying journey looks like. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase.

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Predictive analytics, AI and ML streamline and expand the omnichannel dining experience – Restaurants have pivoted their businesses this year to greatly expand the digital dining experience, to a point where customers can interact however they want, whenever they want. What was once considered a convenience is now viewed as a necessity.

2021 199

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 199

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bill formally served on the Great Lakes Franchise Association Board, Del Taco’s Franchise Marketing Advisory Council and the Finance Excellence Advisory Council for Burger King. In 2009, Greg moved to the Del Taco brand, where we were chosen as Franchise Operator of the Year in both 2009 and 2010.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1

Bar 154

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 154

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Full-Service Restaurants. A full-service restaurant typically includes table service and more involved customer service experiences, spanning fine dining to a sit-down dinner. Catering Services. Profit margins average 7-8% for catering service businesses. Add Online Ordering to Your Restaurant.

Loyalty Program 183

Loyalty Program Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 183

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

For five years, these independent businesses, many of which are single-unit franchises, have faced serious threats of regulatory non-compliance and legal action that have restricted capital investment and stifled growth and job creation. ” Chairman Ring was joined by Board Members Marvin E. .” and Maria Washington).

Mobile Ordering 139

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 139