Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Hire Specialists. Have a Marketing Plan for Reopening. Your audience needs to know that you are back in business.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Customer Service 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

So it makes good business sense to revamp your marketing strategies. Today, examine the effects the pandemic has had on the restaurant and food service industry as well as five simple but effective marketing techniques to boost your local business. Five Local Marketing Strategies. Highlight Your Safety and Hygiene Protocols.

Marketing 568

Marketing Food Safety Social Media Small Business 568

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 With your own online ordering system, you can collect emails, send promotions , and encourage repeat business with reward programs or special discounts. You can gather emails, send personalized promotions, and build loyalty programs to encourage repeat business.

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Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media Social media has reshaped how restaurants connect with guests, offering instant access to specials, menu highlights, and community events. One of the easiest ways to reduce hiring friction is by streamlining the application and interview process. The biggest shift?

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You'll have late nights and have to work on weekends and public holidays The market is saturated with loads of competition. This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Do I have the budget to hire a web development team? This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites.

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Design Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 397

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. Restaurants will need to respond, and they will. [] Profitability and Challenges with the Labor Market Will Eventually Find Common Ground.

Social Media 508

Social Media Education Email Marketing 2008 508

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book.

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Once you have access to a guest’s contact info, it creates the opportunity to reach them via email or text and let them know about special offers, new menu items, changing hours, and more. The basic information you should be collecting is first and last name, phone number, and email address.

Loyalty Program 370

Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Service Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

These social networks don't have the capabilities your restaurant needs to become an online business. Here are a few things to consider: The pros and cons of the DIY approach to restaurant website design Pros: Making your own website for your restaurant is much more affordable than hiring professional help.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering Hiring SEO 370

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

Every marketer insists that a company have a clear mission statement that is designed to give direction to a company and clearly articulate to the customer and employee, what the company stands for. Ahh…the mission statement. The mission statement is THAT IMPORTANT! WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS TO A MISSION STATEMENT: [] What do you believe in?

Customer Service 412

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Reference 412

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 The graph below illustrates how these models interact within the market: 1. Social media login for easy access. Customer data management for targeted promotions and personalized marketing. The numbers speak for themselves. from 2023 to 2030.

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Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective labor management means hiring the right people, providing thorough training , creating efficient schedules, and building a culture that keeps employees engaged. Marketing and Customer Engagement Even the best-run restaurant wont thrive if no one knows about it.

Operations 195

Operations Management Management Front of House 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

How do you market food delivery and takeout? Will you hire in-house drivers, use third party drivers, or cross train your front-of-house (FOH) staff to double as drivers ? How do you market food delivery and takeout? People may not read all of your emails, so it’s okay to talk about your takeout offerings over multiple emails.

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Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In addition to scheduling, 7shifts handles staff payroll, tip management, hiring and application management, employee training, and much more. Apple | Android Team Communication The Team Communication tool from 7shifts fixes the chaos of disconnected conversations, text threads, and email chains that seem to go nowhere. Get a Demo 6.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

EATER

JANUARY 11, 2022

The FeedFeed describes itself as “the world’s largest crowdsourced publication,” and “the world’s largest epicurean social influencer network.” It began as an Instagram account, where Dan, then a radiologist, would post photos of meals made by Julie, a digital marketing executive and a professionally trained cook.

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Influencer Social Media Employee Relations Website Management 335

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This keeps information from getting lost in the text and email shuffle. Payroll automation Using payroll software is a great alternative to hiring a payroll specialist or agency. This information can then influence your marketing initiatives. It also gets rid of those frustrating sticky notes all over your POS.

Management 397

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In addition to scheduling, 7shifts handles staff payroll, tip management, hiring and application management, employee training, and much more. Apple | Android Team Communication The Team Communication tool from 7shifts fixes the chaos of disconnected conversations, text threads, and email chains that seem to go nowhere. Get a Demo 6.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

This can be as large as supporting a social mission or as small as a commitment to creating a great place to work. Showcase your core values in your employee handbook, in new-hire training, on your company careers page. Shout staff out on company social media pages like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

From smarter hiring to prepping for busy seasons, were sharing strategies that work across small bistros and bustling chains alike. Hire the Right People and Train Them Well Finding top talent is like casting a winning team. Dont rush new hires into action. Financial and Marketing Strategies 7. Staff Management 1.

Management 148

Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MARCH 27, 2020

As worldwide markets continue to feel the pain of COVID-19, companies of every size are suffering from the effects. This pandemic has forced most companies to reevaluate their financial plans and marketing strategies. This pandemic has forced most companies to reevaluate their financial plans and marketing strategies.

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Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

Embrace the Suck

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

It’s the solutions to how you deal with those problems that are the great divide between those that struggle, from those that thrive to the rare few that drive their market. Your goal should always be to dominate your market. Bad hiring is a disease. You’re not marketing enough. I think Uber is hiring.

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Coaching Email Marketing Communication Workshop 337

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We quickly pivoted to offer Family Meals To Go and have continued to expand our third-party delivery partnerships in key markets, which has contributed to our continued growth, even during one of the most difficult years on record for so many restaurants. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity. We have no cushion (room for delay or error).

2020 450

2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Semi-variable costs Semi-variable costs have both fixed and variable components, such as maintenance, repairs, and marketing expenses. As for marketing, focus on cost-effective strategies such as social media and email marketing. Additionally, keeping food costs low while maintaining quality can be tough.

Food Truck 397

Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Table of Contents Restaurant employee scheduling software Online and mobile ordering systems Point of sale (POS) terminals Restaurant task management Restaurant inventory management software Restaurant audience management Contactless payment options Social media management & metrics Kitchen display systems 1.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. Do you have delivery drivers who you could hire, or would your FOH staff take on this role for extra pay? Practice physical distancing while still remaining social.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It all starts with a great marketing plan. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Marketing Plan Template.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

That’s why digital marketing is so important. Read on to learn more about creative digital marketing ideas you can get started on today. Be Responsive Social Media Your social media presence is one of the most effective ways to build a strong, long-term relationship with your customers.

Loyalty Program 284

Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I am proud to be a chef and always will be, but a common mistake that restaurateurs make is to turn over the concept and the reputation of their business to that great chef that was just hired. Communication still ranks the biggest problem within organizations regardless of their size. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Cash Management 355

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 355

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Limited-service restaurants continue to be the clear winners in the market share battle within the leisure category.

2020 493

2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

Step 2: Look for a trustworthy restaurant accountant Even if you already know the restaurant bookkeeping and accounting process well, we suggest hiring a professional accountant to help ensure your business complies with local tax, payroll, federal, and state laws.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Open for Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Knowing how to hire employees can make or break your restaurant. Whether you’re staffing a new restaurant, looking for seasonal employees , or streamlining your interview process, you always want to know the best way to hire restaurant employees. Knowing where to hire restaurant staff is half the battle.

Hiring 167

Hiring Recruiting Reference Website Management 167

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 2, 2019

These partnerships brought a critical cash influx to the restaurant to support purchasing and planning expenses while capitalizing on joint marketing to promote our brand and increase customer awareness. To hire additional staffing, we marketed a job fair across multiple hospitality social media groups and targeted job boards.

Events 260

Events Cash Management Email Marketing Outdoor 260

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. Even if you’re hiring college students who are technologically savvy, it still makes sense to make this part of the onboarding process. Consider some organic or sponsored social media posts.

Loyalty Program 195

Loyalty Program Tip Distribution Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Customers can also sign up on the website to receive email updates as new information is posted on the site. Customers can also continue to leverage the Company’s e-commerce portal SGProof.com in markets where available for online ordering and self-service. This includes great tips about how to use social media to advertise.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2019

A recent study found that 60 percent of consumers prefer to pick up the phone to get in touch with local businesses instead of emailing them or contacting them via social media. Does that mean they need to hire someone to staff their phone line 24/7? Not so fast. Absolutely not.

Customer Experience 299

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Reservations 299

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle’s brand is iconic, navigating new challenges to bring their menu to more customers, prepared in a healthier environment by staff in better working conditions that adhere to social distancing needs is something only Miso Robotics can do. Openness Moving Forward : Market from weaknesses and allow them to become your strength.

Mobile Ordering 410

Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 410