Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Behavioral changes in spending habits, standards of service, and efficiency models have all changed. But the expectations of guests and owners did not change. Most restaurants, however, are still trying to manage their operation based on their outdated business plans, SOPs, and vague key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

Now that the pandemic was beginning to come under control and state governments were loosening the grip of protocol on restaurants – customers were beginning to re-emerge, albeit with some trepidation. Now we have an opportunity to be reborn – to change what is wrong with how we operate and come out bigger and better in the end.

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Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

This underscores the need for QSR operators to make the most of every available sales channel. Key learnings from sales channel in 2022 To optimize your QSR operations, it’s essential to understand the unique characteristics and opportunities presented by each sales channel.

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Operations Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 52

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Here is what we are seeing: Quick service restaurants (QSR) They have shown resilience with relatively stable traffic and sales This is artially attributed to price-conscious consumers opting for lower-cost dining options amid inflation. Thus, our previous predictions of a recovery have seemingly come sooner than we previously anticipated.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Delivery For Restaurants: What Operators Need to Know Now. Delivery exploded during the pandemic, and some operators are even exploring designing their buildings for off-premise sales. Getting the pricing, menu, and logistics right so your customers feel like they’re getting their money’s worth can be tricky.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2021

With restrictions easing, customers are excitedly returning to their favorite restaurants. Yet, nine in ten operators predict issues with recruitment at a time which is essential for our industry's recovery. So just how do you meet this return of demand while operating with a smaller team? Reduce Wait Times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As news of loosening restrictions in some parts of the country offers diners an opportunity to return to indoor dining, will customers be ready and willing? The activities that cause the most anxiety appear to be touching shared surfaces and proximity to other customers. Contactless is not just a solution for our present circumstances.

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Technology Guest Recovery Customer Experience Mobile Ordering 184

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.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

For businesses, this allows them to create automated, human-like interactions between customers and technology. With COVID-19 slowing foot traffic, and the possibility for more in-person dining restrictions on the horizon, restaurant operators are increasingly investing in AI-enabled technology to redefine the restaurant experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. And while our business has evolved over the past decade, so have our customers. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. . "Quality, " Top Recovery Trends.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Now more than ever, new systems are empowering owners and managers to optimize service, boost guest engagement, enhance menu performance, slash waste, and much more. As the industry gets on the road to recovery, this will be more important than ever. Maintenance is Often Overlooked. Downtime is no recipe for success.

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Technology Guest Recovery Customer Experience Equipment 218

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Comp Traffic Region: New England Segment: Quick Service Cuisine: Chicken Region: NY-NJ Segment: Fine Dining Cuisine: Sandwich Trends from July: What Restaurateurs Need to Know As the economy shows signs of slowing down, restaurants have faced significant challenges over the summer. Comp Sales -4.6% Same-store sales growth was -2.3%

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

In addition, restaurant owners will now be able to utilize all tips earned from service staff to redistribute this income amongst the entire operating team. The new tipping regulations represent a new era for the restaurant landscape that will either significantly help or hurt the industry’s post-pandemic recovery process.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. As the Head of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2020

The return of high-value customers with large business orders is a big opportunity for restaurants. Make sure your hours of operation are current and consistent on your website, social media, and your voicemail message. Delivery offers fewer chances for guest recovery than dine-in. Deliver a Stellar Customer Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

But to get there, management will have to navigate through months of uncertainty and disruption, shoulder a massive drop in revenue, and redesign operating procedures based on somewhat-unpredictable regulations. All this while still maintaining the warm, friendly atmosphere that operators in the hospitality industry are known for.

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 188

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

As restaurant operators, you are a part of the community, providing an experience and opportunity for people to come together, celebrate events or both. Since guests cannot frequent their favorite establishments in person, they're now leaning on you to bring a "dine-in experience" to their homes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

However, the post-pandemic industry will face new challenges even as recovery begins. To tackle the concerns of customers and employees while focusing on business growth, restaurant owners will need to look to innovation and reimagine how they once operated. For customers, it became a new experience.

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Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Technology 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. Energy impact can be minimized with the use of energy recovery devices. Properly designed energy recovery wheels or plate exchangers can recover 60-75 percent of the air being exhausted with minimal cross contamination.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. Quick service restaurants (QSRs), representing 81 percent of restaurant visits in the U.S., The State of the Restaurant Industry. foodservice industry. “The U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2021

As we progress through a pandemic that’s kept many inside for months, guests are looking to venture out and experience unique dining moments. By utilizing seasonal ingredients and creating specialty menu items, our product innovation efforts have kept us relevant in a competitive industry, earning guest loyalty and driving sales.

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Seasonal Menu Guest Recovery Innovation Menu 197

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.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Batching for Speed and Service : Top bartenders continue to innovate around batching their cocktails, including both partial (batching only non-perishable items) and full batching, driven by the need for speed and to improve quality and consistency in cocktail preparation, which allows for more time to connect with guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

But to get there, management will have to navigate through months of uncertainty and disruption, shoulder a massive drop in revenue, and redesign operating procedures based on somewhat-unpredictable regulations. All this while still maintaining the warm, friendly atmosphere that operators in the hospitality industry are known for.

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 162

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association released new guidance for operation reopening which provides a basic summary of recommended practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The document is meant to be used in conjunction with instruction operators receive from authorities during their reopening phase-in.

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Food Safety Document Guest Recovery Download 231

Foodable

JULY 6, 2021

Listen to "Understanding, Engaging, and Retaining Your Guests | Season 4, Vol. Bikky is the first CRM for restaurants that helps them power digital hospitality by providing the system of record for all of the restaurant's guest data. Bikky wants to provide the tools to engage customers based on behavior. 2: Bikky" on Spreaker.

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Guest Recovery Email Marketing Point of Sale Hospitality 96

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A major pain point for our clients has been navigating regulatory compliance issues such as corporate officer updates, alcohol license and permit renewals, and training team members in proper alcohol service protocol. The first step is to verify your liquor license and operating permits are renewed and active. ID, Please?

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License Point of Sale Employee Relations Restaurant Law 215

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2020

In an age of online ordering, customers demanding Wi-Fi, and the need for websites to dazzle just as much as the food, countering cybercrime has to be a factor in the day-to-day work of restaurant management. Recent data breaches in the restaurant industry targeted customer data through POS systems. Safeguard Customer Data Online.

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Website Management Guest Recovery Customer Service POS 212

Cheetah

AUGUST 5, 2021

The San Francisco Bar Owner Alliance is now recommending that bars require guests to show proof of COVID vaccination. In California it is legal to require that employees and guests be vaccinated, but other states have limited this possibility. After such a devastating year, restaurants are reluctant to turn customers away.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. Additional key findings from the survey include: Over a third (38 percent) of respondents plan to have between 1-20 guests, with 32 percent planning to have under 50.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The importance of making guests feel comfortable. Incentivize guests to choose your restaurant. restaurants are very likely to have fewer dine-in customers this fall/winter than usual. Another potential revenue generator is offering meal kits that customers can cook at home themselves.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Foodable

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Listen to "Customer Experience Management | Season 2, Vol. Ovation is a customer experience and engagement platform that specializes in actionable guest feedback for multi-unit restaurants and retailers. Operators can also interact with dissatisfied customers directly. “We 4: Ovation" on Spreaker.

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Customer Experience Guest Recovery Management Management 88

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

." Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. “Through weekly webinars and regularly updated tools and resources, we are helping operators support their employees and adapt their businesses so they can survive and in some cases, even thrive.”

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Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 197

Foodable

JULY 14, 2020

Listen to "Contactless Everything Continues as Customers and Operators Embrace New Technology Vol. Currently operating with over 2,500 restaurants in twelve U.S. Our guests were still here, but they were now working from home,” notes Matviyenko. 9: Allset" on Spreaker. And now they’re not looking for a quick bite.

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