Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In order to survive, restaurants needed to rethink the way they do business with many turning to technology to keep them afloat. One way is to embrace the wonders of technology. Go All Out with Online Ordering. It covers all the steps in the ordering process, from selecting dishes to making payment.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about getting started with restaurant marketing. By the time you finish this article, youll know how to approach restaurant marketing the right way and not waste time doing guesswork, crossing your fingers, and then hoping you see new customers walking through the door.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Restaurants collect a ton of customer data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

If youre one of the thousands of restaurants that added online food delivery in recent years, you might be wondering: is it actually helping my business grow? These metrics give you a clear picture of your delivery performancefrom order volume and customer retention to delivery speed and profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

Some restaurants even took safety a step further by eliminating in-person ordering and offering contactless payment. At least 45 percent of Americans preferred reading the menu, ordering, and paying with their phone to reduce touch points during the pandemic, according to an online survey of 2,081 people conducted by Appetize.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Investing in technology can be a key driver of success during these challenging times. New Marketing Tactics Can Help Reach Target Customers. It is no secret that marketing is a way for restaurants to keep up with loyal customers and engage with new ones. The Customer Online Journey Needs to be at the Forefront.

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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. Multichannel Ordering. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises.

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ChowNow

MARCH 20, 2025

A single missteplike a delayed order or a system glitchcan throw off an entire shift. Many of these issues come down to outdated processes, disconnected technology, and a lack of real-time insights. Whether theyre grabbing takeout, dining in, or ordering delivery, diners dont have patience for long waits or clunky systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Offer Easy Online Ordering. Consumer behaviors are changing rapidly, but there’s one thing you can count on: online ordering. It’s important to note that not all online ordering platforms are created equal. Be In Charge of Your Own Marketing. Do More with Less with Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? The restaurant industry has perhaps seen higher adoption rates of this technology than any other industry. Thinking Long Term When Evaluating Restaurant Technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Suddenly, the ability to engage customers digitally – to take orders via apps and websites, to fulfill orders via delivery and curbside pickup, all occurring “outside the four walls” – became existential. In March of 2020, the world changed. Something happened along the way, though.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2022

With close to two-thirds (63 percent) of Americans now ordering takeout at least once a month , and most of this group ordering online, restaurants are looking for unique ways to win guests through digital channels. In addition, a better look into guest ordering habits and spending helps generate more complex menu item insights.

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ChowNow

MARCH 28, 2025

Its powering voice assistants, helping people write emails faster, and even suggesting what to watch or where to eat next. It allows AI to understand and respond to human language, which is how virtual assistants can answer customer questions or take online orders. That means smarter ordering, less spoilage, and fewer 86s.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Within a decade, it could be possible for an individual to approach a drive-through in an autonomous vehicle, order through an AI-powered voice ordering assistant, and eat food that was prepared by robots. Voice Ordering. But this technology has even more applications than just ordering on guests' personal devices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

With the Super Bowl and March Madness coming up, restaurant owners should be preparing now in order to capitalize on the influx of online orders. 5 Use social media and email marketing to promote Super Bowl specials and gift card promotions to attract customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2021

In today’s tight job market, to be competitive and stay top of mind of potential hires, it’s important to launch a holistic recruitment marketing strategy to support basic recruiting functions. Technology platforms can also help you optimize these. ones with hospitality, restaurant, cooking, etc. Search Advertising.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By combining various tools like ordering, payments, and management systems into one cohesive platform, restaurants can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and create a more seamless experience for both staff and guests. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? You can craft a B2C marketing strategy that is interesting, relevant, and successful by following this checklist. But precisely, how can you determine what customers want?

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. Online ordering and delivery apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. Marketing Strategy Will Adapt. If they don’t, all ads after the pandemic ends will be about digital ordering and delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Thankfully, using the right technology the right way can help you do more with less to elevate your guest experience and improve profit margins. Take Advantage of Technology. For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. And that's not all. Go Digital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

To delve more into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Matt Zibell, VP Technology at TouchBistro. The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com. Hundreds of restaurants are already taking advantage of this offer in Cox markets nationwide, with presence in ads similar to this one from Pensacola that is running today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." – Ilson Goncalves, Chef/Owner, Samba Montclair Two ways the pandemic changed the restaurant industry are around employees and technology. That's never going to change.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Restaurant operations management is the art and science of keeping a restaurant running smoothly, creating order in a naturally chaotic environment. Successful restaurant operators use data-driven ordering, reliable supplier relationships, and waste-reduction strategies to keep inventory lean without sacrificing quality.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 Real-time order tracking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2021

They bombard them with aggressive sales pitches and impersonal marketing campaigns, often driving away their best supporters altogether. Thankfully, it’s never been easier to provide your customers with an engaging and educational dining experience than it is today, thanks to modern technology. Host Competitions and Contests.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. Consider online marketing for restaurant engagement to be a long-term commitment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. Patrons can simply scan a QR code to view a menu, order, and pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales.

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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.

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ChowNow

MAY 7, 2019

If you haven’t started offering online ordering yet, you’re not alone. If you have online ordering at your restaurant but you’re still trying to figure out how to give your customers a superior experience without breaking the bank—well, you’re not alone there either. How many orders do you currently do per day?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. With KDS screens, staff can monitor orders from almost any location on the premises, which can enhance efficiency and help the bar or lounge serve more customers. My staff can monitor orders from almost any location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're online recipes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. TransAct® Technologies Incorporated is offering its BOHA!™

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