ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Youll learn how to: Make your website easier to use Improve your restaurants online visibility so more customers find you Offer rewards to create more repeat customers Leverage third-party apps to drive more customers to your direct ordering system And so much more. The first step is making sure your website is mobile-friendly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Modern AI exists without the limitations that you see in movies, operating on everything from the smartphones in your pocket to the website that uses machine learning to track COVID-19. Capacity Management. The good news is that AI can help decrease food waste through bin management. Restaurant Logistics. Every year in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

To order via “sweetlane,” customers place their order through the sweetgreen website or app, and choose “sweetlane” as their desired retrieval method under “Select a Pickup Location.” What was the process of designing sweetlane? How is technology integrated into the drive thru?

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

How to improve your website and listings to rank higher in local searches. When someone types in best pizza near me or brunch spots in [your city], Google sorts through countless websites and ranks them based on relevance, credibility, and user experience. The best ways to get more customer reviews and use them to your advantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The good news is that it’s never been easier for restaurants to design professional-looking, state-of-the-art online menus. POS and restaurant management software have made it easier than ever to set up your own system and cut out the need to reach out to a third-party whenever there are issues. There are three defining traits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

For example, will menus need to be re-designed to accommodate for safe distancing stations in the kitchen? Consistently delivering safe dining experiences requires a total re-think of processes and service standards, then the skills and behaviours required of both managers and team members.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond the brick and mortar, there are many digital assets to manage during the transition phase. If the restaurant uses a third-party hosting service for its website, be sure to get record of the login information and contact information of the service provider. The same applies to websites on other platforms like WordPress or Drupal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Devote a Section of Your Website to Catering I find that, usually, customers would rather interact with a well-designed and functional website than have to try to get someone on the phone to discuss catering. The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Did you know that three in four customers will visit a restaurant's website before dining at that restaurant? Here's the good news: restaurant website builders are making it easier than ever to create an online presence for your business. Restaurant website builders make your website easy to update and maintain.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles. Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers.

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ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

This means customers place orders through your own website or appnot a third-party platform. Third-party ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, manage the entire ordering process on your behalf. With first-party, customers place orders directly through your restaurants own website or branded mobile app.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Order Management : Reduce human error and speed up service with tableside ordering, kitchen display system (KDS) integration, and self-service kiosks. Beyond where customers place orders, how you manage deliveries matters just as much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Restaurant managers balance several responsibilities while taking care of staff and guest needs. One of the most important parts of being a successful restaurant manager is having the ability to hear their customers’ concerns. Fortunately, managers can apply multiple strategies to increase their response rates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. They both went through a management training program.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s a great tool for our overall success,” said Emily Lyall, operations manager at the Lafayette Public House , a coffee, bar, and kitchen. Though the restaurant still uses one gas range, Lyall said they run it just two to three times a week and designed their menus to do without it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Having a website, learning even a little about search engine optimization (SEO), and filling out your Google My Business (GMB) template should all be something you already have in place. Build and Optimize Your Website. If you do already have a website, you need to ensure it loads quickly and is easy to navigate.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

So, if instant exposure and hands-off management are what youre looking for, third-party platforms can help bring in orders without requiring much on your end. Direct online ordering system A direct online ordering system is built specifically for your restaurant, allowing customers to place orders directly through your website or app.

Online Ordering 195

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. The main thing they should invest in is creating a good website for their restaurant and building a strong online presence. Pizza companies have long managed their delivery services independently. Delivery Options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

To do this, nothing could be easier: just go to the Google My Business website and create your account. If you are using a third-party tool to manage your bookings, you can also add it to your listing so that users can directly book a table from the search results. Your schedule. Pictures of your establishment. A description.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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ChowNow

MARCH 28, 2025

AI isnt about replacing peopleits about making everyday tasks faster, smarter, and easier to manage. Thanks to user-friendly software and integrations, many AI tools are now built specifically for independent restaurants and multi-location operators, allowing restaurant managers to implement these tools without needing an IT department.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Many restaurants struggle with high third-party app fees, low website traffic, and clunky ordering experiences that drive customers away. Even when they manage to attract online orders, a lack of repeat business makes sustained growth feel out of reach. But growing online order volume isnt always easy.

Ordering 195

Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. In what ways has the pandemic affected branding?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2020

While this list is by no means comprehensive, three key best practices include: Ensure an Intuitive, Well-Designed Digital Presence with a Positive User Experience (UX). This isn’t just about ensuring a website looks nice. Evaluate and Shift Your Ad Spend.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Therefore, post your health inspection reports on your website and social media platforms. Tech solutions can elevate food safety checklists and audits, track ingredient lists and allergen information, and help staff manage food safety processes, quickly, easily, and accurately. Use software solutions to manage supplier certifications.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

He also added a POS system and created a mobile-friendly website. Each platform was independently designed, with its own system and hardware. But, creating the online order management solution did not come without its own set of challenges. One summer, he completely rewrote the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2023

Multidisciplinary designer Marissa Zajack is deeply passionate about food and the art of dining. “I seize every opportunity to intertwine my design expertise with the restaurant industry,” she said. Zajack brought the chef's creative vision to life through her branding and graphic design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

One design solution that has really helped during the pandemic—encompassing the entire range from quick service to fine dining—is open-kitchen restaurants that have “nothing to hide." So, how can restaurants address these air quality issues and get more customers through their doors each night?

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. These apps make it easier to manage digital orders, streamline kitchen operations, and reach more customers. Reservation and table management apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

But, chances are you got into the restaurant business to manage or cook, not to market. It’s often worth it to hire a marketing manager who knows how to strategize and build your brand by: Planning campaigns and specific messaging. Optimizing your website and social media pages. Managing SEO.

Social Media 546

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2022

” A broad definition of the omnichannel customer might be anyone who comes into contact with your brand at any touchpoint, be it in-store, on your website, on social media, or through email or a newsletter. Behind the scenes, however, is often where the seams start to show.

Mobile Ordering 537

Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Customer Experience Loyalty Program 537

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

The QR code may take you to a phishing website, where you are prompted to enter your personal information or login credentials for scammers to steal. Align QR Code Design with Your Larger Branding Efforts. The way you display your QR codes is also important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

The malware was designed to steal customer names, credit card numbers, and verification codes. Secondly, make sure that you secure your website. As the most visible and accessible part of your business, your website is a magnet for hackers. At around the same time, 160 Applebee’s restaurants found malware on POS systems.

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Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. “Will this look good on Instagram?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2025

To delve more deeply into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, Tillster’s chief marketing officer. On the digital side, customers expect mobile apps and websites to offer fast, consistent, and intelligent ordering experiences. Have guests’ needs changed?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As the general manager of Yelp for Restaurants , my job is to help restaurants succeed. After speaking with restaurant owners and operators, we realized we needed to expand our product offering beyond just helping manage their front-of-house better with Yelp Waitlist and Yelp Reservations. Neither did mine.

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